Originally Posted by
RobOnLI
The first person scanned my BP and my luggage hadn't yet been scanned coming off the flight from YYZ. He let me through anyway. Next checker asked for my GE card. I gave the dazed & confused look. He told me to use GE through YVR you have to have the GE card with you, not just your passport. This is the first time anyone has ever asked me for the GE card.
The request for the GE or Nexus card is not for CBP Pre-Clearance. It's for the expedited CATSA security line ahead of US CBP Pre-Clearance. Without the card, CATSA has no way of knowing whether or not you are a Trusted Traveller.
Originally Posted by
RobOnLI
I really do not understand the comment about going back to the regular security line.
It's because without the card, CATSA Security has no way of proving that you're a trusted traveller.
Originally Posted by
RobOnLI
Which, btw, goes to the SAME PLACE at YVR.
Can't speak to your exact experience, but I've used the Trusted Traveller line at YVR transborder CATSA security dozens of times and in those cases it definitely doesn't go to 'the same place.'
You go to the same hall, but unlike everyone else you go to a queue where you can keep your shoes on, liquids in your bag etc. There is a large sign to that effect.
Originally Posted by
RobOnLI
So really there's no difference except the "privilege" of a shorter security line I suppose?
See above.