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Thanks, TheMiddleSeat. I touched base with the TSA through FB Messenger.  Responsive, but they didn't really have a good answer either.  They gave me a link to provide feedback!   There's another piece in the FAQ that reads: "Children 17 and under who will be traveling alone or without a TSA PreCheck®-eligible parent or guardian must apply for TSA PreCheck® to have access to expedited screening."  So, it's not that they don't want them alone in the PreCheck lane if ages 13-17, they would just need their own KTN.  It's the 13-17 on an eligible parent or guardian reservation that seems to be a void that no one knows much about. Not worth more effort at this point, just a little puzzling. Cheers.   ... View more

Hi all... Old thread here, but could use some insight if anyone knows the answer. I just received my KTN and added it to some upcoming reservations, one of which includes my 13-year-old.   I see on the TSA site where it indicates 12 and under, but it also states: "Children between the ages of 13 and 17 who will be traveling on the same reservation as an enrolled parent or guardian may also access the TSA PreCheck® lanes, provided the children have the  TSA PreCheck® indicator on their boarding pass." Does anyone happen to know about this provision?  I'm unclear on how a PreCheck designation would make it onto their boarding pass.   Any insight is appreciated!   ... View more