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Old Apr 28, 2011 | 10:29 am
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SEA1K4EVR
 
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Originally Posted by wall58
I just recently used Global Entry for the first time. I did not have to claim my baggage and recheck it. Was this a fluke, or did I just get lucky and the airline rechecked it for me. Talk about saving time!
Did someone at the airport tell you that you didn't have to claim your luggage? I didn't think that was a benefit of Global Entry...you just get to skip the passport line and use a special customs line, but you should still need to claim your bags. I say fluke, and you're lucky.
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