Is Global Entry worthwhile?
May 12, 2011 | 7:40 pm
#1816
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: BUR/LAX
Programs: UA 1K/2MM, HHonors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 2,510
Have a new passport and went online to change the number. It immediately found me and put in the dates so ...
do I have to do anything else? Do I need that little CPB sticker in the back that no one's ever looked at?
Since you can't access the list of enrollment centers unless you have an open application I can't find out where to go to get the sticker anyway.
Feeback appreciated
do I have to do anything else? Do I need that little CPB sticker in the back that no one's ever looked at?
Since you can't access the list of enrollment centers unless you have an open application I can't find out where to go to get the sticker anyway.
Feeback appreciated
May 16, 2011 | 7:18 am
#1817
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,472
Global Entry is totally worth it! We arrived IAD during the widebody rush on Saturday. Hit the taxiway at 1454. We were curbside at 1535. Including checked baggage, waiting for the moon buggy to fill up and a restroom stop. Long lines at all of the booths that we sailed past! Best benefit from my AMEX yet!
FDW
FDW
May 16, 2011 | 10:03 am
#1818
In memoriam
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: AA EXP "Life is good! Really good.""
Posts: 4,923
Here is a list and map of all the enrollment centers: http://www.globalentry.gov/terminalmaps.html Just scroll down to the bottom of the page.
May 17, 2011 | 12:55 pm
#1819
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: sfo
Programs: U/A premier 1K. UA 1MM, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 298
Was TBIT GE line well marked and easy to navigate, saw some earlier posts how disorganized it was and how one had to walk(cut) to the front of the line to get out. It was allegedly hard to tell where to go do with the crowds. What time of day did u clear.
May 17, 2011 | 2:35 pm
#1820
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Programs: AAdvantage/Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Marriott Vacation Club owner
Posts: 18
GE works fine
I (and my wife) have used GE in JFK, MIA, LAX and DFW. Never had an issue except TSA/Customs not being familiar enought with the process...ie, "what's this sir?" Have had that a couple of times. But is resolved quickly by other agents.
May 17, 2011 | 2:42 pm
#1821
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Greater DC
Programs: UA plus
Posts: 12,947
TSA is in no way involved with the program or process
May 17, 2011 | 3:11 pm
#1822
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 16,934
May 18, 2011 | 4:50 am
#1823
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 12
The 5 minutes was from getting to the machine to exiting customs. 2 min at the kiosk, 2 min walk, 1 min in line at customs.
May 18, 2011 | 3:16 pm
#1824
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN
Programs: COdbaUA MM, AA EXP, AF G, Bonbon Gold, Hilton G, All G, GHA Titanium, Hertz PC, Avis Presidential
Posts: 5,929
May 19, 2011 | 5:53 am
#1825
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: ORD
Posts: 746
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T1 at YYZ is allowing GE holders to use the nexus line (you don't use the nexus machine) but get to the begining of the long line. I found that out today after a 40 min wait for passport stamping. The CBP officer told me that they're expecting GE kiosks next month.
Good job cbp. I hate the wait at pearsons customs line.
T1 at YYZ is allowing GE holders to use the nexus line (you don't use the nexus machine) but get to the begining of the long line. I found that out today after a 40 min wait for passport stamping. The CBP officer told me that they're expecting GE kiosks next month.
Good job cbp. I hate the wait at pearsons customs line.
May 19, 2011 | 7:27 am
#1826
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Greater DC
Programs: UA plus
Posts: 12,947
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T1 at YYZ is allowing GE holders to use the nexus line (you don't use the nexus machine) but get to the begining of the long line. I found that out today after a 40 min wait for passport stamping. The CBP officer told me that they're expecting GE kiosks next month.
Good job cbp. I hate the wait at pearsons customs line.
T1 at YYZ is allowing GE holders to use the nexus line (you don't use the nexus machine) but get to the begining of the long line. I found that out today after a 40 min wait for passport stamping. The CBP officer told me that they're expecting GE kiosks next month.
Good job cbp. I hate the wait at pearsons customs line.
May 19, 2011 | 9:01 am
#1827
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: ORD
Posts: 746
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T1 at YYZ is allowing GE holders to use the nexus line (you don't use the nexus machine) but get to the begining of the long line. I found that out today after a 40 min wait for passport stamping. The CBP officer told me that they're expecting GE kiosks next month.
Good job cbp. I hate the wait at pearsons customs line.
T1 at YYZ is allowing GE holders to use the nexus line (you don't use the nexus machine) but get to the begining of the long line. I found that out today after a 40 min wait for passport stamping. The CBP officer told me that they're expecting GE kiosks next month.
Good job cbp. I hate the wait at pearsons customs line.
May 19, 2011 | 9:08 am
#1828
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: PDX/AUS
Programs: AA-UA-AS IHG-SPG-Carlson
Posts: 4,562
May 19, 2011 | 9:11 am
#1829
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: SEA
Programs: AS Gold, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 118
It definitely is worthwhile! Coming back from CDG, I arrived at IAH to see at least 300 people in line at passport control. I by-passed them all, did my thing at the kiosks, got my ticket, picked up my bags, then by-passed everyone at customs. I was on my way to my car within 15 minutes after leaving the plane. ^
May 19, 2011 | 9:11 am
#1830
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: ORD
Posts: 746
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T1 at YYZ is allowing GE holders to use the nexus line (you don't use the nexus machine) but get to the begining of the long line. I found that out today after a 40 min wait for passport stamping. The CBP officer told me that they're expecting GE kiosks next month.
Good job cbp. I hate pearsons customs line.
T1 at YYZ is allowing GE holders to use the nexus line (you don't use the nexus machine) but get to the begining of the long line. I found that out today after a 40 min wait for passport stamping. The CBP officer told me that they're expecting GE kiosks next month.
Good job cbp. I hate pearsons customs line.