Over the years, the Department of Homeland Security has introduced a couple of programs to make waiting in queues at U.S. airports a little less painful. No real need to …
Trusted Traveler Programs
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Tips and Tricks
More Groups Have Gained or Lost Access to Global Entry & PreCheck
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMost flyers who have Global Entry (and TSA PreCheck as an added bonus) know that just because they were granted access into the program, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll have …
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Global Entry & Regular Queue Both Get Upgrades For Faster Entry Into U.S.
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThrough the years, the government has embraced technology to make entry into the United States easier and faster. Chips on passports. The use of biometrics. Digital passports. To that end, …
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Reminder: Global Entry Price Increase + Other Trusted Traveler Changes
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you need to get or renew your Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI membership soon, this is a friendly reminder that their prices are increasing (one of them will cost …
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Global Entry is a program offered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and provides expedited U.S. Customs and Border Protection screening for international air travelers when entering the United States From …
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CBP to Fix Broken Feature for Global Entry & Other Programs’ Applicants
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAll told, the U.S. currently offers 5 variations of trusted traveler programs: TSA PreCheck Global Entry NEXUS Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Free and Secure Trade (FAST) …
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Travel Tip: The Best Time to Look for Global Entry Appointments
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor U.S. citizens who travel internationally, Global Entry is an easy and convenient way to get through border patrol when returning to the U.S. For just a $100 application (or …