You are probably paying for TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR when you do not have to. TSA PreCheck costs $78. Global Entry costs $120. CLEAR costs $209 a year. Most travelers pay all three out of pocket. That is up to $329 per year you may be paying unnecessarily. Several premium travel cards cover these fees entirely as statement …
Most travelers who have TSA PreCheck are still standing in an ID line. Most travelers who have CLEAR are still unpacking their laptops. Most travelers who have Global Entry are still stuck in departure security on the way out. Each program solves one step. The fastest way through any airport is the setup that covers all of them. This page …
There is a free alternative to Global Entry. It requires no background check, no interview, and no annual fee. Most travelers standing in the customs line have no idea it exists. It is free, it is official, and it is built by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The reason most people have never heard of it is not because …
If you have TSA PreCheck and you fly internationally, you paid $78 for half of what $120 buys. And most people do not realize it until after they have already paid. That $42 difference is the most misunderstood gap in airport security. Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck automatically. Getting TSA PreCheck standalone when you fly internationally is like buying half …
Most people pick one program, stand in what feels like a shorter line, and wonder why it barely made a difference. You did not pick the wrong program. You picked half of the system. And that is why you are still standing in line. CLEAR and TSA PreCheck solve different problems. Global Entry solves a third problem entirely. And there …
Picture this. You have just stepped off a long international flight. You are tired, your phone is low on battery, and all you want is to get home. Then you round the corner and see the dreaded line at U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It could take an hour or more. Now imagine walking past that line and joining a …
Most travelers know that points and miles can unlock free flights and hotel stays. But the best-kept secrets in the travel world are the extra benefits that come with many credit cards. These perks are not just about luxury – they are about saving time, reducing stress, and protecting your wallet. From skipping long security lines to relaxing in airport …
On February 12th, 2024, Washington Dulles International Airport became the first airport in the United States to offer Global Entry interviews on departure. Previously, Global Entry interviews were only available via either a scheduled appointment at a Global Entry Enrollment Center or through an interview upon arrival from international travel at participating airports. What Is Global Entry Global Entry is …
