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Originally Posted by Ketzer
That's interesting GW but looks like it's geared toward international travel?
Is it honored in every airport? Do I still have to approach the TSA and get their blessing to move over to the Global pass thru?
The Global website linked to something similar called TSA pre check but their FAQs clearly state it's still at TSAs whim on a case-by-case if they feel you are "eligible"...
Jeff-
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Yeah -- typical government website -- it's meant to confuse and drive you crazy...
Once you APPLY --- and yeah it's a "Pre TSA" thing --- the Global Entry is an option.... You go to the PRE TSA at the airport.... there's separate screening for PRE TSA and your Global Entry (once you get one) is part of the info on your ticket (just as PRE TSA is) and they just run your sorry butt thru.
Drive over the Canadian border -- you just hold up your little card to some magical card reader -- and bam -- you're back in the USA...
International travel - you go to an electronic kiosk and put your card in - hold your hand to a print reader -- and it prints out a "go" or a "no go" ticket -- get a "go" ticket you show that - skip customs and go pick up your bags... The occasional no go ticket is to keep you honest.
They do that every once in awhile at the airport too..... you think you're good to go and bam your number comes up and they shag you over to the schlepper line.
99% of the time -- I'm thru TSA in 15 seconds... with a LOT less hassle.
The $100 gets you FIVE YEARS worth of being treated like a US citizen instead of a possible terrorist.