Originally Posted by
pinniped
Yeah, I think you have to re-up - but then I assume you'll just be on a GE renewal cycle and won't have to pay any more $85's.
6-8 times a year? Yeah, no brainer, go get GE.
GE has not only saved me a huge amount of time standing in queues, it's actually helped me make connections that I wouldn't have made without it. Below-MCT connections that the airline won't sell you, so you'll need an airline status that permits you to standby, there have been trips where I've gotten home 4 hours early because I had GE and could make it from walking off my int'l flight to my domestic gate in 20-30 minutes, depending on the airport.
Pre-Check and GE are separate programs. If you currently have Pre-Check and want GE, you will need to enroll in GE and pay the $100 fee. However, there is no benefit to membership in more than one program, so you may simply let your Pre-Check membership lapse.