Originally Posted by
SFflyer123
I do about 4-5 international trips per year. Is global entry worth it then? The immigration lines at SFO are really not that bad, and they move quite quickly. What perks does global entry really get you?
I think it's totally worth it, even for just one international trip a year. Just my opinion, but coming off a long international flight time is worth money to me.
Last Wednesday, I arrived at LAX from LHR. It took about 5 minutes to get through the GE kiosk, waiting behind four people. Glancing at the huge line I used to have to stand in, I went right into Baggage Claim. There were only about five suitcases on the belt, ONE OF WHICH WAS MINE!!! ^^^ I grabbed my bag and waited behind one person (a pilot) in the GE Customs exit line, instead of joining the line of about 10 people.
It took about 10 minutes to get through Immigration and Customs. It was absolutely wonderful.