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Builderman Feb 22, 2013 9:12 am


Originally Posted by FlyingHoustonian (Post 20296793)
and if only some airports were set up better to utilise it.

Indeed, although it's amusing to think that by some metric LAX is well designed.

Global_Hi_Flyer Feb 22, 2013 11:46 am


Originally Posted by Builderman (Post 20295691)
Pre is allowed on the final domestic segment. Did it just yesterday at LAX.

I've never gotten it on a final domestic return segment. Not even when I had the ticket counter issue a standby pass for an earlier flight.

FlyingHoustonian Feb 22, 2013 1:08 pm


Originally Posted by Builderman (Post 20297047)
Indeed, although it's amusing to think that by some metric LAX is well designed.

haha, that actually made me snort...it's Friday. Good one.

CDKing Feb 23, 2013 9:30 pm


Originally Posted by Builderman (Post 20295691)
Pre is allowed on the final domestic segment. Did it just yesterday at LAX.

Lucky. I got the big fat 0. When i'm on a flight that's eligible for pre i never get the 0. At least i got WTMD due to my shoulder.

NA-Flyer Feb 24, 2013 9:26 am


Originally Posted by Builderman (Post 20297047)
Indeed, although it's amusing to think that by some metric LAX is well designed.

TBIT is not bad when you compare it to other places.

jasonvr Feb 24, 2013 9:49 am


Originally Posted by NA-Flyer (Post 20308036)
TBIT is not bad when you compare it to other places.

So which third-world country are you comparing it to in order to put TBIT in a positive light :D

SFO777 Feb 24, 2013 10:23 am


Originally Posted by jasonvr (Post 20308133)
So which third-world country are you comparing it to in order to put TBIT in a positive light :D

+1
TBIT is a disgrace.
The only saving grace for me is that it is right beside T4 and AA.

NA-Flyer Feb 24, 2013 12:59 pm


Originally Posted by SFO777 (Post 20308309)
+1
TBIT is a disgrace.
The only saving grace for me is that it is right beside T4 and AA.

Then you should go to Miami at peak arrival hours then you will know what is disgrace ;)

PhotoJim Feb 26, 2013 11:24 am


Originally Posted by Builderman (Post 20295691)
Pre is allowed on the final domestic segment. Did it just yesterday at LAX.

Didn't work for me on the 17th, YQR-DEN-SAN (and I have NEXUS and GlobalEntry).

6Strong Feb 26, 2013 2:37 pm

sorry for the newbie question, but....

Just received my GE card and am flying tomorrow on Southwest, which doesn't participate in Pre or trusted traveler. Can I show my GE card and use the Pre lane? Or does my itinerary need to be loaded into TSA's computer system to be able to use Pre check?

Thanks....

brp Feb 26, 2013 2:41 pm


Originally Posted by 6Strong (Post 20321952)
sorry for the newbie question, but....

Just received my GE card and am flying tomorrow on Southwest, which doesn't participate in Pre or trusted traveler. Can I show my GE card and use the Pre lane? Or does my itinerary need to be loaded into TSA's computer system to be able to use Pre check?

Thanks....

GE does not entitle you to Pre-Check. It allows you to enroll, but is otherwise unrelated. The GE card means nothing in this context. If the airline doesn't participate, you will not have Pre-Check. Your BP has to be valid for Pre-Check for you to be able to use that lane.

Cheers.

edcho Feb 26, 2013 2:43 pm


Originally Posted by 6Strong (Post 20321952)
sorry for the newbie question, but....

Just received my GE card and am flying tomorrow on Southwest, which doesn't participate in Pre or trusted traveler. Can I show my GE card and use the Pre lane? Or does my itinerary need to be loaded into TSA's computer system to be able to use Pre check?

Thanks....

You have to fly with a carrier that supports TSA Pre-check (as it is encoded in your boarding pass). Your GE card doesn't really do anything (atleast for me -- I stopped carrying it around).

PhotoJim Feb 27, 2013 8:19 am


Originally Posted by edcho (Post 20321986)
You have to fly with a carrier that supports TSA Pre-check (as it is encoded in your boarding pass). Your GE card doesn't really do anything (atleast for me -- I stopped carrying it around).

Having GE increases your odds (if you've registered it with your carrier) - but having it, in and of itself, does nothing.

I've had GE for years and I haven't been able to use Pre yet. None of my itineraries have been eligible.

FlyingHoustonian Mar 5, 2013 10:40 am

FYI from the the CBP webpage on sequestration castration:



Will sequestration curtail CBP’s trusted traveler and trader programs?




All trusted traveler and trusted trader programs will be maintained, including Global Entry, SENTRI, Nexus, and FAST. Membership in these programs allows for faster processing as a general rule and members will also receive these same benefits during sequestration. However, we do expect longer approval times on new trusted traveler applications because of increased demand.
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/...ps/seq_faq.xml

sppunk Mar 24, 2013 12:03 pm

I'm terribly confused so posting for a bit of advice. Apologies for what I'm sure are elementary questions.

My wife and I travel to Canada somewhat frequently, either by air, car or boat (we own land on Manatoulin Island plus cruise often). We also fly internationally a few times a year usually to Germany.

Am I correct if we apply for GE, we get Nexus without having to pay extra? I am confused, it might be the othe way (Nexus can double-dip with GE).

Secondly, when we (hopefully) get approval how do we parlay that membership into Pre?


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