The Capital One Venture X card entered the premium travel credit card space with a splash, offering a compelling mix of rewards, perks, and a lower annual fee compared to …
TSA Precheck
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Travel
Government Monitors PreCheck & Global Entry Travelers Daily, Even If They’re Not Traveling
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re a so-called “trusted traveler” and remember travel before the advent of TSA PreCheck and/or Global Entry, you know and appreciate what a time saver both programs can be. …
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Airports
Even With PreCheck, You May Need to Take These Specific Shoes Off
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBesides the convenience of not having to remove your electronics or bag o’ liquids from your carry-on, one of the joys of having TSA PreCheck is not having to take …
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Airports
Why Lines at TSA (PreCheck & Regular) Might Start Getting Slower
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe number of US residents who travel by plane continues to increase. The numbers for 2024 aren’t out yet but for fiscal year 2023, US airports transported 1,044,764,461 passengers, which …
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Airports
Flying in the Next Week or Two? Be Prepared for Enhanced TSA Screenings
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) usually has a pretty good idea of when any or all U.S. airports will be particularly crowded. Thanksgiving and the Christmas holiday weeks are, historically, …
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Maybe you were caught shoplifting when you were 18 and got charged with a misdemeanor but only had to pay a fine. Or perhaps you drove home from a party …
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Over time the TSA has made PreCheck available to more and more people – some still need to pay for the privilege, but others have been allowed to get it …
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Travel
Are We A Step Closer to Credit Cards Reimbursing For Passport Fees?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome credit cards that have an annual fee try to make their product more palatable by offering reimbursement if you use their card for certain purchases. These can truly run …
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Travel
How to Gift Global Entry & TSA PreCheck Membership to Someone, For Free
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s December 19th, which means there’s less than a week for procrastinators to get Christmas and Hanukkah presents for the people on their gift giving list. If you have friends …
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You’ve been working toward your dream trip for as long as you can remember. You set a goal, diligently saved your points or miles, and finally booked that coveted award …