How to Apply for a Redress Number (and How to Know If You Need One)

When buying a plane ticket, you’re asked to fill out a form with some basic information, like your legal name, date of birth, and phone number. You may have also noticed another field in the booking forms that gives you the option of entering a Known Traveler Number (KTN) or a redress number. They are not the same…

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