Originally Posted by
joshwex90
You explained why it's bad, but I still don't understand the theory behind it - as in, why would I want it in theory (even if DFW implemented it poorly)
What am I saving? Not needing to walk through a baggage claim hall?
Yes, that's it.
Originally Posted by
FlyingHoustonian
If one does not have checked bags, yes one skips the second step. At IAH last Sunday that would have saved someone at least 40-45 minutes with the customs lines and the possibility of a second interview or secondary.
If one is int'l-to-int'l with checked bags same thing. No need to wait on bags nor go via the second check in customs. It saves time and is more convenient.
Even with the separate GE exit at customs, I save time by just exiting after the kiosk and walking out of the FIS. At IAH at least saves time and keeps some people and bags out of the customs area.
I have not used it recently at ORD, nor the E-Z system at DFW but at IAH certainly saves time even for GE.
So at DFW again few days I go, I didn't use Carry E-Z (it was roped off, despite a CBP officer staffing the Carry E-Z booth), and so used the normal Global Entry system and exited through baggage claim.
Using the baggage claim exit took the same amount of time.
So Carry E-Z doesn't save any time at DFW for a GE member.
It might save time for a non-GE member.