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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 12:05 am
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sogboulder
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: UA 1K, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 304
Originally Posted by drewguy
^ +1

First time at IAD where the GE customs lane provided me a true advantage. Of course, people had blocked it with luggage carts and wheelchairs, but I squeezed past and whispered "so long, suckers" as I stepped to the dedicated agent.
I came into IAD last night (first time since receiving my GE card in early July). The kiosks were blocked with a sign that said "No Entry", so I got into the regular line. Asked the CBP person who was screaming at the line how I was supposed to use the kiosk. She lifted the rope and let me through. First kiosk failed to read my passport. So did the second. Manually entered my passport number and it said I wasn't enrolled. Got back in line and mentioned the problem to the immigration agent. He just shrugged and said "if it happens again, call the number on the website." Looked on the website, and can't find a number to call. It only took me about twice as long to process as my non-citizen wife.

Thus far, I can't say I'm terribly impressed with the program
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