In July of this year, the Department of Homeland Security ended their policy of requiring travelers at the TSA security checkpoint to remove their shoes. The policy had begun back …
TSA Precheck
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Travel
Does Your PreCheck Get Extended With Global Entry’s Grace Period?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGlobal Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States …
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Despite advertising itself as a way to “get through security faster,” it’s not surprising to hear that CLEAR doesn’t truly seem to have passengers’ time at the heart of its …
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Travel
Is Global Entry Worth the Cost and Effort Compared to the Free Mobile Passport Control App?
by joehegby joehegWe’ve had Global Entry for over a decade, and when we first applied, it was nothing short of a game-changer. Back then, it felt like we’d unlocked a secret VIP …
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Airports
Will Your Airport Biometric Data Still Work if You’ve Been On Ozempic, Had Bariatric Surgery, etc.?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegRoughly 10% of American adults had been prescribed injectable weight-loss drugs – known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists- in the past few years. Most people know them by their …
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There are many things a bank’s PR team can choose as the “hook” to lure you into applying for a credit card. Maybe it’s a low interest rate or a …
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Over the years, the TSA has been pushing PreCheck more and more. It’s admittedly a convenient way to save time at the TSA security checkpoint. But, of course, the more …
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Travel
18 International Trusted Traveler Programs Americans Can Join
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGlobal Entry is a great way for Americans to re-enter the United States without having to stand in long lines. Part of the U.S. State Dep’t “Trusted Traveler” program, those …
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On the heels of the TSA announcing a program for more groups having access to faster TSA PreCheck lanes at a discounted cost (or for free), they just added yet …
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Tips and Tricks
Can You Use TSA PreCheck With Global Entry Conditional Approval?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver 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 …