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.