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What is a redress number?

Much like other travel identification numbers assigned by the government, a redress number is designed to expedite the border security process.

Redress numbers are issued by the Department of Homeland Security to individuals who have previously experienced difficulties during screening at transportation hubs such as airports. These difficulties may include watch list issues, screening problems at ports of entry and situations where a traveler believes they have been unfairly or incorrectly delayed, identified for additional screening or denied boarding.

If you do think you're eligible for a redress number, you can apply online through the Department of Homeland Security's website. After submitting your application, it will become subject to approval, which can take up to 50 business days.

Upon approval, you will receive your redress number, which you'll be able to use when traveling. This should help you avoid difficulties at security screenings going forward.

Note that if your security issues relate to a criminal record or an instance of excessive intoxication, you will likely not be eligible for a redress number.

What is a Known Traveler Number?

Separate from a redress number, a Known Traveler Number is issued to people who apply to and are approved for TSA PreCheck^®, the program that allows approved travelers to access expedited security lines for domestic travel in the United States.

Additionally, while the terminology is slightly different, a similar identification number is issued to those who apply to and are approved for Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI, programs that allow for expedited access into the United States via air, land or sea. In this case, you'll be issued a PASSID number, which is entered in the same place as the Known Traveler Number when booking air travel.

Like a redress number, a Known Traveler Number is also issued by the Department of Homeland Security, and recipients must go through an application and screening process to be approved. This then grants entry to the TSA PreCheck line, which allows travelers to go through airport security without removing liquids, laptops, shoes, belts or light outerwear.

Redress number vs. KTN: Differences and benefits

The main differences between a redress number and a Known Traveler Number are the circumstances in which it's issued and used.

A redress number relieves part of the stress of traveling by making it less likely you will be targeted for additional screening, or delayed or denied boarding or entry. Ultimately, the goal of a redress number is to create a smoother traveling experience for those who have had difficulties with security in the past. It works to correct the potential misidentification of travelers as high risk, thus complicating their experience through security.

By contrast, a Known Traveler Number allows travelers to access specially approved security lines and screening processes designed to expedite their wait time. Additionally, unless you are an active member of the military, you pay for this perk. TSA PreCheck costs $78 as of April 2023 for a five-year membership. This fee is subject to change, so be sure to check the TSA PreCheck website for the most up-to-date cost. A redress number, on the other hand, is free.

In summary

If comparing a redress number vs. a Known Traveler Number, you'll find the “why" behind the two numbers the biggest difference. Redress numbers are intended to correct misidentifications that may lead to security issues for certain travelers, while a Known Traveler Number is a travel perk you can pay for. Ultimately, their goal is the same — to help make your travel a little bit smoother.

20 hours ago, AstoriaPreppy said:

 

There is 100% an easy solution to make sure this never happens again: get a redress number from the US Government.

 

From what I've read, it sounds like your son and/or nephew may have 1) both the same name as your husband, and 2) some past legal issues that would get them flagged by Homeland Security or the TSA while traveling. Redress numbers exist for people in these situations: you apply, then DHS does a background check and verification to make sure person X is not person Y (who is getting flagged). They then issue person X a number to use when flying/sailing in the future to make sure they're not mistakenly flagged as person Y.

 

In this case, you could have just given Carnival that number when checking your husband in, and all of this would have been averted. 

100% this.  
 

You keep saying Carnival removed your husband from the ship — while this may be the case, it was done so at the direction of US Homeland Security.  They run names on the manifest a few days before sailing, which explains why he was removed 3 days before sailing (which is why people can no longer book a cruise the day before sailing).  I am sure this is not the first time this happened with your husband, not necessarily travel related, but perhaps another issue.  
 

You also said that Carmival had the wrong birth date for your husband.  You enter the birthday, not Carnival.  They pass along whatever information you put into their system to Homeland Security.  Your words, “someone screwed up royally and it wasn’t us” and then you say something about them not offering free drinks on a future sailing, but you only want your bus fare back.  Sounds like you want both.
 

I may be in the minority, but I do not believe Carnival owes you anything because you chose to book a outside transportation and you chose not to go.  This could have been avoided with the redress number.  If you know your son and nephew that share your husband’s name have legal issues, you should take steps to prevent things like this from happening.  Sorry, but I put more of this on you and not Carnival.  I don’t know why people feel the need to blame others for their actions (or non-actions).

12:45 land

12:50-55 off the plane

1:00 to baggage claim

1:15 leave baggage claim

45 minute ride to Port Canaveral

Puts you right at 2;30, and that’s if everything goes well for you.  One thing goes wrong, and you are standing on the pier waving as the ship leaves.

if you have to fly in same day, I would arrive no later than 10:00. Best to fly in the day before.

37 minutes ago, BecciBoo said:

What about ADA guests in wheelchair, do they get priority, on our last Carnival many years ago, we did.

If I am not mistaken, they board after FTTF folks.  I vaguely remember them lining up as I was boarding as a platinum.

It is definitely walkable.  The sidewalk may end, but you can still do it no problem.  Will take you about 10 minutes.

Anyone know how much Uber or Lyft is from Fort Lauderdale to downtown Miami?

3 hours ago, tree.critter said:

I begrudgingly set up Stockperks a few months ago and just now used it for the first time for my September cruise, it was surprisingly easy. Maybe I’m not so mad at this change anymore and happy for this update

 

I agree.  It’s a lot easier than I thought.

Check out Saint Greg’s blog.  He has the most current schedule — until they change it. 

4 hours ago, vnyislesv said:

you’re 100% being scammed by a guy in Nigeria.  I don’t know the backstory but carnival will always communicate with you.  They will never ask you to email them and then send a response back like a 3 year old wrote.

 

Call carnival directly.  Google their corporate office in Miami.  Nothing else matters.  You’re being scammed.  You’re out that $ the bank charged you, consider it gone.
 

How people get scammed, I’ll never understand.  Why would a billion dollar company only communicate with email?  Why would a billion dollar company’s check bounce?  Why would a billion dollar company even send you a check?

 

what’s the email they’re talking to you from?

Exactly!

@Ferry_Watcher, thanks so much for all the helpful info!

2 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

Likely scenario is doing a "small live" and spending 90% of my time "on vacation" instead of typing and uploading pictures... I've been doing these things since 2017, and realized that I spent God knows how many thousands of dollars, then spent most of my time doing the "review"... This next one coming up on the Horizon in May is going to mostly be "just for me"...

That sounds perfect.  I truly enjoy your reviews and photos.  Also, you could do it like @Crusin Karen said — do it Jamman and Patti style!  
 

whatever you decide to do, just make sure you enjoy it!

On 1/28/2024 at 11:28 AM, sid_9169 said:

And, if this does indeed end up being my "final" big Live Review, then at least you can say I went out with a bang on this once in a lifetime trip with all the other great Tribe members both on board, and those who followed along from home.

So, there is a chance, albeit maybe a slight one, you will do another review?  Please say yes!  

1 hour ago, CheckersMidwest said:

For those worried about travel advisories. Have you looked at the US passport / travel site? There are advisories for just about everywhere! Different levels 1, 2, 3, etc. I'm going on an 8 day in May to Aruba, Dominican, & Curacao. Guess what? They're all on the list !

Thanks for bringing us all back to the original topic.  It did so way off course.

13 hours ago, firefly333 said:

 

I am annoyed royal is adding Bahamas tax to already booked cruises. I think once you lock in a price it should be the price. Dont care if it's only $20. 

I have to disagree with you on this one.  $20 per person, one ship that holds 3,500 people visiting the Bahamas once a week — 52 weeks is significant.  That’s just one ship, and you have to pay the tax, whether or not people get off the ship.  I don’t feel Royal should absorb that cost.

3 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Nice trick Daniel showed me.

 

 

 

Ooh, love this trick.  Have to figure this one out.

48 minutes ago, hapytobehr said:

I was just thinking the same!

I third that!  Both Jeff and Patty.

12 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

On my way down to emerils they had a coffee, juice, danish setup on that steakhouse table. I don’t know if it was for the general public or what.

 

Maybe for Behind the Fun tour

58 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

Comedians tonight are Cee-Jay Jones who is good and Tommy Drake who I haven’t seen. I do expect Jimmy Kimmel’s sister Jill to join at our first port stop and Doug Williams at our last port. There are probably one or two others I don’t know about.

 

Tommy Drake is hilarious.  Saw him on the Breeze many years ago.

6 hours ago, runnerinn said:

I think it was called Mongolian Wok (?), but this was located in JiJi's (11 aft) at lunchtime.  I'm not sure if this serves the same food as the Mongolian Wok on other ships.  There was a menu of several different options for stir fry or broth (beef, chicken, shrimp, pork, and a combo I believe).  When we were on Horizon previously, you could select all of the items you wanted to make a custom stir fry, but this time we were limited to the choices on the menu.  You can choose to sit and eat in the restaurant or take out, but even when we chose take out, we had to sit at a table in the restaurant to wait for our food.  One time we had to wait about 20 min before getting a table, but they gave us a device that notified us when the table was ready, so we just went and ate chocolate at the buffet while we were waiting 🤣.  My daughter Z loves noodle bowls (Lucky Bowl on Sunrise was a favorite as well), so we went here 3 times and were happy with our meals each time!  

Awesome — thanks!

You mentioned the Mongolian Wok — I don’t see it on the deck plan.  Would love it if there is one on the ship.  If so, can you please let me know where it is?  Thanks in advance.

Love the key each time we have purchased it.  It is worth the money for me to get on board, have an amazing lunch, and have them take my carry-on to the room.  You will be one of the first groups to board, and lunch usually starts at 12.

However, others have also posted this.  I just want to let you know I am a huge proponent of the key and will get it each time I sail.

I wish you well, Sid.  This was an amazing review and your pics are awesome.  Safe travels home.  I hope you don’t give up cruising as I hope to someday bump into you on a ship.  Don’t call me out for being a stalker weirdo type person, it’s just that I think you are a pretty cool guy.

2 hours ago, sid_9169 said:

You dare me to go get on that stage? Don't think I won't.

 

 

I triple dog dare you!

37 minutes ago, BIGBANG22 said:

Yes and I understand why they are doing what they are doing. What i don't understand is why i was never notified! This would have been alot easier for to remedy when it 1st happened. I would have never known about this issue had i not booked another cruise! But yes, I undersand why carnival did it... But i was defrauded too! 

Most likely because you used a travel agent.  Carnival will have no contact with you if you use a TA — they probably notified them.

Totally sucks that this happened.  There has to be some way to find the TA and go after him.  Google is your friend.  If you have his name, it isn’t too hard to find him.  Just because he may have deleted his social media doesn’t mean he still isn’t out there.

You could go after him by filing a lawsuit.  Just make sure you have your ducks in a row.  I don’t know if Zelle keeps track of all of your transactions, but the more you have the better.  
 

Unfortunately, the only way to get back in good graces with Carnival is to pay that money back to them.