Redress Control Numbers

The Redress Control Number (redress number) allows the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Secure Flight program to match travelers with the results of their redress case. Secure Flight is a behind-the-scenes program that streamlines the watch list matching process. Airlines have modified their reservation system as part of the Secure Flight program. This improves the travel experience for all passengers, including those who have been misidentified in the past.

Quick Facts about Redress Control Numbers

The Redress Control Number is the record identifier for people who apply for redress through the DHS Travel Redress Inquiry Program (DHS TRIP). DHS TRIP is for travelers who have been repeatedly identified for additional screening and who want to file an inquiry to have erroneous information corrected in DHS systems.

Travelers without Redress Control Numbers

If you feel that your request for redress was resolved incorrectly, please follow the instructions that you received in your resolution letter.

• Not everyone has a redress number.
• If you don't have a redress number and an airline or a travel site asks for your redress number, you can leave it blank.

If you do not have a redress number, you will still be able to make reservations and travel as normal. The redress number is an optional field and is not relevant for most travelers

Travelers with Redress Control Numbers

• You may provide your redress number when you make a reservation or when updating your airline profile.
• If you have lost your redress number, contact DHS TRIP at TRIP@dhs.gov.

Additional Information

• More on DHS TRIP
• More on Secure Flight