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There’s a new way to get through TSA screening faster. But do you need it? - The Points Guy
If you’ve been to an airport lately, you know security checkpoints are nearly as busy as they were before the pandemic. With holiday travel around the cornerIf you’ve been to an airport lately, you know security checkpoints are nearly as busy as they were before the pandemic. With holiday travel around the corner -
Travel Advisories
As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination. You can see the world at a glance on our color-coded map.As a first step in planning any trip abroad, check the Travel Advisories for your intended destination. You can see the world at a glance on our color-coded map. -
Covid: State Dept. warns against travel to 80% of world. What to know
In an update to its list of global Travel Advisories, the U.S. State Department downgraded more than 100 countries to its most restrictive Level 4 category.In an update to its list of global Travel Advisories, the U.S. State Department downgraded more than 100 countries to its most restrictive Level 4 category. -
Judge Slams Trump Officials for Blatant Misconduct in Global Entry Ban
A federal judge roasted the Trump administration on Tuesday for its now-abandoned attempt to kick New Yorkers out of a travel-screening program that includes Global Entry.A federal judge roasted the Trump administration on Tuesday for its now-abandoned attempt to kick New Yorkers out of a travel-screening program that includes Global Entry. -
AILA - DHS Lifts Ban on Trusted Traveler Programs for New York Residents
After New York amended its Green Light Law to allow for information sharing of NY DMV records “as necessary for an individual seeking acceptance into a trusted traveler program,” DHS announced that it will lift its ban on the Trusted Traveler Pro...After New York amended its Green Light Law to allow for information sharing of NY DMV records “as necessary for an individual seeking acceptance into a trusted traveler program,” DHS announced that it will lift its ban on the Trusted Traveler Pro... -
Homeland Security Resumes Global Entry for New York State
The Department of Homeland Security will resume allowing New York state residents to enroll in Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs, after the federal government suspended the state’s access in February over a state law giving driver’...The Department of Homeland Security will resume allowing New York state residents to enroll in Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs, after the federal government suspended the state’s access in February over a state law giving driver’... -
'Father of Global Entry' resigns from CBP amid pandemic and drop in international travel
John Wagner, the "father of Global Entry," left Customs and Border Protection last week, as the agency grapples with the coronavirus pandemic and a sharp drop in international travel. His departure also comes amid an ongoing expansion of facial recog...John Wagner, the "father of Global Entry," left Customs and Border Protection last week, as the agency grapples with the coronavirus pandemic and a sharp drop in international travel. His departure also comes amid an ongoing expansion of facial recog... -
Compromise could be close on DMV access, trusted traveler dispute
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, in a statement Thursday afternoon provided to The Buffalo News, said the governors recent offer looks promising.U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, in a statement Thursday afternoon provided to The Buffalo News, said the governors recent offer looks promising. -
Millions May Not Have New Real IDs Before Deadline
As many as 182 million Americans may not have the right driver's license or identity card to pass through airport security when new Real ID requirements go into effect October 1, the U.S. Travel Association warned.As many as 182 million Americans may not have the right driver's license or identity card to pass through airport security when new Real ID requirements go into effect October 1, the U.S. Travel Association warned. -
Anger and Frustration as New Yorkers Face Global Entry Bar
A jazz musician planning an international tour across Europe, saxophonist Chris Ward saw several likely drawbacks when he received an email on Tuesday night officially denying his application to the Global Entry program.A jazz musician planning an international tour across Europe, saxophonist Chris Ward saw several likely drawbacks when he received an email on Tuesday night officially denying his application to the Global Entry program. -
New York AG calls out Trump for telling Cuomo to stop lawsuits
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on Thursday denounced President Trump after he suggested that the state and Gov Andrew Cuomo (D) need to stop filing lawsuits against him in order for its residents to be able to enroll in Global Entry and...New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on Thursday denounced President Trump after he suggested that the state and Gov Andrew Cuomo (D) need to stop filing lawsuits against him in order for its residents to be able to enroll in Global Entry and... -
Cuomo Meets With Trump to Offer Deal on Travelers Program
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo visited the White House on Thursday in the hope he could persuade President Donald Trump to reverse a decision to boot New Yorkers from programs that allow travelers to avoid long lines at the U.S. border.New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo visited the White House on Thursday in the hope he could persuade President Donald Trump to reverse a decision to boot New Yorkers from programs that allow travelers to avoid long lines at the U.S. border. -
Global Entry. What to Know About the Enrollment Freeze
The Trump administration said the restriction on the travelers' program was in response to a new law in New York. Gov. Cuomo called it a form of "extortion."The Trump administration said the restriction on the travelers' program was in response to a new law in New York. Gov. Cuomo called it a form of "extortion." -
New York to Sue Trump Administration Over Global Entry Freeze
The lawsuit will challenge the federal government’s decision to bar New Yorkers from enrolling in programs that allow travelers to skip lines at airports.The lawsuit will challenge the federal government’s decision to bar New Yorkers from enrolling in programs that allow travelers to skip lines at airports. -
Attorney General James Announces NYS Will Sue Trump Administration On New DHS Policy Restricting Global Ent...
Attorney General James Announces NYS Will Sue Trump Administration on New DHS Policy Suspending Global Entry for New York Residents NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Office of the New York Attorney General ...Attorney General James Announces NYS Will Sue Trump Administration on New DHS Policy Suspending Global Entry for New York Residents NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Office of the New York Attorney General ... -
New Yorkers no longer allowed to renew, enroll in Global Entry and Trusted Travel programs
-Residents of New York are no longer eligible to enroll in or renew Trusted Traveler programs, an official with Donald Trump's administration told Fox News.-Residents of New York are no longer eligible to enroll in or renew Trusted Traveler programs, an official with Donald Trump's administration told Fox News. -
You Need A REAL ID If You Want To Get Past Airport Security Later This Year
If you usually use a driver's license to get past security when flying domestic, come October 1, 2020 you’re not getting on a plane or entering a federal building or military base without a REAL ID.If you usually use a driver's license to get past security when flying domestic, come October 1, 2020 you’re not getting on a plane or entering a federal building or military base without a REAL ID. -
The Collapse of Customer Service at the Trusted Traveler Program for SENTRI, Global Entry pass holders Part...
I have observed a troubling trend recently in the Trusted Traveler program for Global Entry and SENTRI pass holders. In almost every conversation I have had in the past few months the person has no idea why he or she has received a rejection or ...I have observed a troubling trend recently in the Trusted Traveler program for Global Entry and SENTRI pass holders. In almost every conversation I have had in the past few months the person has no idea why he or she has received a rejection or ... -
5 dream perks I wish I could get on my travel credit cards - Business Insider
The credit card perks I have make me dream about the perks I wish I had, like worldwide car rental liability insurance and missed flight protection.The credit card perks I have make me dream about the perks I wish I had, like worldwide car rental liability insurance and missed flight protection. -
Global Entry expiration dates extended due to backlog
Because of an ongoing backlog in renewal applications from members of Customs & Border Protection's Global Entry trusted traveler program, the agency is now letting members keep their program benefits for 12 months after their membership expiration d...Because of an ongoing backlog in renewal applications from members of Customs & Border Protection's Global Entry trusted traveler program, the agency is now letting members keep their program benefits for 12 months after their membership expiration d... -
LAX Global Entry office closed indefinitely
An earlier version of this article said the LAX Global Entry office would reopen Oct. 1. Customs and Border Protection now says the office is closed indefinitely.An earlier version of this article said the LAX Global Entry office would reopen Oct. 1. Customs and Border Protection now says the office is closed indefinitely. -
Airport security: What's the difference between TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, and Global Entry?
If you have signed up for TSA PreCheck, you go to the usually shorter line, keep your shoes on, with your computer packed and toiletries stowed away. The cost? Just $85 for five years. That's $17 bucks a year. If you want to step it up and make ...If you have signed up for TSA PreCheck, you go to the usually shorter line, keep your shoes on, with your computer packed and toiletries stowed away. The cost? Just $85 for five years. That's $17 bucks a year. If you want to step it up and make ... -
Global Entry: A Travel Investment Well Worth $100
Standing in lines at the airport is one of the biggest hassles of travel. Global Entry can help. Here's how the program works and how you can apply.Standing in lines at the airport is one of the biggest hassles of travel. Global Entry can help. Here's how the program works and how you can apply. -
Global Entry is vulnerable to exploitation, says government watchdog
Global Entry, used by millions of busy passengers traveling to the U.S., is “vulnerable” to criminals taking advantage of weaknesses in the system, according to a new report by a government watchdog. The immigration and border check system, desig...Global Entry, used by millions of busy passengers traveling to the U.S., is “vulnerable” to criminals taking advantage of weaknesses in the system, according to a new report by a government watchdog. The immigration and border check system, desig... -
Why your Global Entry application may be taking forever
According to US Customs and Border Protection, a surge in immigration and the government shutdown at the beginning of the year are responsible.According to US Customs and Border Protection, a surge in immigration and the government shutdown at the beginning of the year are responsible. -
Now that the LAX Global Entry Enrollment Center has closed indefinitely, here's what to do
A glitch that failed to notify applicants of the shutdown has been fixed, Customs and Border Protection says. You have two options to complete the process.A glitch that failed to notify applicants of the shutdown has been fixed, Customs and Border Protection says. You have two options to complete the process. -
Watchdog flags security issue with CBP's Global Entry
CBP has allowed at least some high-risk travelers to sign up for Global Entry, potentially a threat to aviation security, our Stephanie Beasley reported Friday. The revelation came in a new report from the DHS inspector general, which found throug...CBP has allowed at least some high-risk travelers to sign up for Global Entry, potentially a threat to aviation security, our Stephanie Beasley reported Friday. The revelation came in a new report from the DHS inspector general, which found throug... -
Trusted Traveler Programs: There is more out there than TSA Pre-Check
While TSA pre-check may get you through US security faster, expediting departure, there are also benefits available on the other end of the trip...While TSA pre-check may get you through US security faster, expediting departure, there are also benefits available on the other end of the trip... -
What Happened to the Trusted Traveler Ombudsman's Mailing Address?
As you can see from the photo attached to this article, this is clearly no longer a working address. How should the public contact the Ombudsman’s office then?As you can see from the photo attached to this article, this is clearly no longer a working address. How should the public contact the Ombudsman’s office then?
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