Delta Removes Global Entry Voucher from Choice Benefits as of Today (2/21/2019)
Feb 23, 2019, 11:47 pm
#31
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Makes sense that they're doing this. As others have said, it's highly unlikely that DM's are actually using this benefit and the value of 25k SkyMiles exceeds the credit anyway...
Feb 24, 2019, 3:20 pm
#32
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Some people have more pride than that and believe strongly in classical liberalism. I too am a non-pre/GE Diamond and I would wait in line for days before actively supporting a system that creates special privileges for those that meet an arbitrary risk score output by a secret algorithm using inputs that may or may be right with no process for judicial review. It is no better than the Chinese social credit system that is rightfully mocked in the US.
I would give Delta kudos for axing the Global Entry voucher, but I doubt it was based on any principle given how in bed Delta is in general with the DHS.
I would give Delta kudos for axing the Global Entry voucher, but I doubt it was based on any principle given how in bed Delta is in general with the DHS.
Feb 24, 2019, 3:28 pm
#33
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It could easily be worth the $100 if it keeps you from missing a flight.
Feb 24, 2019, 3:42 pm
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Feb 24, 2019, 3:48 pm
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Feb 24, 2019, 4:21 pm
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Feb 25, 2019, 10:40 am
#37
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Agree. Paid for itself the first time I used it, international flight was delayed and would have missed my connection if it wasn't for Global Entry. I live near the Windsor land crossing and it's paid for itself being able to use the nexus lanes (I just wish those lanes were open later on weekends).