Is Global Entry worthwhile?
Nov 17, 2012 | 2:51 pm
#2836
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AA EXP2M, DL 1MM DM ext, UA PP <=> HH G/Marr PE/Hyatt G/IHG P FT RA ( Recovering Addict)
Posts: 4,902
When I went thro the regular line the agent told me in future to cut in to the front, at the extreme left.
Nov 19, 2012 | 12:44 pm
#2837
formerly ltabi
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA PLT, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 202
Hi everyone,
This thread is super informative (Thanks!). I have a couple of questions
I normally travel internationally about once/twice a year. Does this seem okay to apply for GE? I mean, will the interviewer (given that I get approved) ask why I am applying even though I don't travel internationally that often?
My home airport is LAX and when I returned from Asia this past August, it was nearly 1.5 hours before I was able to get through. It was torturous.
Thanks!
*goes back to lurking mode*
This thread is super informative (Thanks!). I have a couple of questions
I normally travel internationally about once/twice a year. Does this seem okay to apply for GE? I mean, will the interviewer (given that I get approved) ask why I am applying even though I don't travel internationally that often?
My home airport is LAX and when I returned from Asia this past August, it was nearly 1.5 hours before I was able to get through. It was torturous.
Thanks!
*goes back to lurking mode*
Nov 19, 2012 | 12:46 pm
#2838
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 22,651
Hi everyone,
This thread is super informative (Thanks!). I have a couple of questions
I normally travel internationally about once/twice a year. Does this seem okay to apply for GE? I mean, will the interviewer (given that I get approved) ask why I am applying even though I don't travel internationally that often?
My home airport is LAX and when I returned from Asia this past August, it was nearly 1.5 hours before I was able to get through. It was torturous.
Thanks!
*goes back to lurking mode*
This thread is super informative (Thanks!). I have a couple of questions
I normally travel internationally about once/twice a year. Does this seem okay to apply for GE? I mean, will the interviewer (given that I get approved) ask why I am applying even though I don't travel internationally that often?
My home airport is LAX and when I returned from Asia this past August, it was nearly 1.5 hours before I was able to get through. It was torturous.
Thanks!
*goes back to lurking mode*
Nov 19, 2012 | 3:28 pm
#2839
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: STR
Programs: LH HON+LT-SEN, BA Silver, HH LTD, IHG DiaAmb, SK Diamond; Past: BA GGL+CCR.
Posts: 683
Took me (without GE) approx 45 mins at immigration and another 1h at the customs line in August.
Nov 19, 2012 | 6:19 pm
#2840
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA 1K/0.828MM, WN ALP, Hyatt Diamond, MR Gold, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC,AA Gold
Posts: 5,666
IIRC there is an expedited customs line as well. I thought it was down the center of the customs line (I haven't done it myself, but believe I read it in this thread)
Nov 19, 2012 | 10:24 pm
#2842
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: jfk area
Programs: AA platinum; 2MM AA, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,291
Even if there were a minimum trip requirement--couldn't a pax have lots of future intl. travel planned?
Nov 20, 2012 | 8:51 am
#2843
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DCA / WAS
Programs: DL 2+ million/PM, YX, Marriott Plt, *wood gold, HHonors, CO Plt, UA, AA EXP, WN, AGR
Posts: 9,386
It paid off first time she used it (ATL), avoiding 60+ minute lines. The computer was down, we went to front of line and were quickly processed. Having the sticker made the difference.
Nov 20, 2012 | 9:06 am
#2844
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: SJC
Programs: AA, AS, Marriott
Posts: 6,967
Nov 20, 2012 | 11:07 am
#2846
formerly ltabi
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA PLT, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 202
Thanks for all the answers, you guys are awesome. So does anyone know if they do interviews in the evening? If I were approved, I was hoping to schedule an interview during the evening...
Nov 20, 2012 | 11:12 am
#2847
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, IHG Plat Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 22,651
IME (and it is possible that it could have changed), interviews were only done during normal business hours (8-3 or 4pm~). If you don't see evening interviews on the calendar, they likely do not have them.
Nov 20, 2012 | 11:40 am
#2848
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: SW Michigan, ex SF Bay Area
Posts: 1,002
The office hours of the enrollment centers seem to vary widely. Apparently the LAX office is open M-F 7:20a-10:00p. But do they conduct interviews during that entire time? After you are conditionally approved you will be able to see the calendar with available appointment times. If you need to know for sure before then, you could give them a call or stop by the next time you're at LAX.
Nov 20, 2012 | 3:00 pm
#2849
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: apud Aroportum
Posts: 265
The office hours of the enrollment centers seem to vary widely. Apparently the LAX office is open M-F 7:20a-10:00p. But do they conduct interviews during that entire time? After you are conditionally approved you will be able to see the calendar with available appointment times. If you need to know for sure before then, you could give them a call or stop by the next time you're at LAX.
Nov 20, 2012 | 3:32 pm
#2850
formerly ltabi
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA PLT, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 202
I just called LAX and they said that evening interviews are only offered through the end of the year and then they will be changing their hours from 8 AM to 4 PM. The officer also mentioned that they are fully booked through March 2013. Looks like I will have to go to another enrollment center when I apply, either BOS or PHL for me.