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Aug 26, 2009 | 5:54 am

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Originally Posted by mre5765

I feel like we are enjoying the beginning of a gravy train. The cost for Global Entry is very low, and at those prices we'll see many more sign up. So enjoy it while it lasts.

I dissent. I think that the VAST majority of flyers (who aren't members of a website like this one) would NOT consider $100/5years worth the cost and the headaches of the application process.

Remember that this program is only open (primarily) to US Citizens and Permanent residents. IIRC, the percentage of US citizens who even HOLD passports is silly low. Even if the program increases in size, I cannot imagine a time when those who use GE will ever have to wait for more than a few moments till the EXPERIENCED travelers in front of them are finished.

I hope I'm right.

Dave

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