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Feb 22, 2013 | 9:12 am

#3046

Builderman

Join Date: Oct 2012

Location: SFO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingHoustonian

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.

Feb 22, 2013 | 11:46 am

#3047

Global_Hi_Flyer

Join Date: Aug 2006

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Builderman

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.

Feb 22, 2013 | 1:08 pm

#3048

FlyingHoustonian

Join Date: Oct 2007

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Builderman

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.

Feb 23, 2013 | 9:30 pm

#3049

CDKing

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Join Date: Dec 2007

Location: BOS/ORH

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Posts: 18,346

Quote:

Originally Posted by Builderman

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.

Feb 24, 2013 | 9:26 am

#3050

NA-Flyer

Join Date: Dec 2007

Location: ORD

Programs: AF/KLM, M&M, ATMOS, MR PLT

Posts: 8,809

Quote:

Originally Posted by Builderman

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.

Feb 24, 2013 | 9:49 am

#3051

jasonvr

Join Date: Feb 2005

Location: So Cal

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Posts: 5,666

Quote:

Originally Posted by NA-Flyer

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

Feb 24, 2013 | 10:23 am

#3052

SFO777

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonvr

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

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

Feb 24, 2013 | 12:59 pm

#3053

NA-Flyer

Join Date: Dec 2007

Location: ORD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SFO777

+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

Feb 26, 2013 | 11:24 am

#3054

PhotoJim

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: YQR

Programs: NEXUS; alas, no status anymore.

Posts: 1,181

Quote:

Originally Posted by Builderman

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).

Feb 26, 2013 | 2:37 pm

#3055

6Strong

Join Date: Oct 2008

Location: PIT/MDW

Programs: WN A-List, CP; EK Gold

Posts: 134

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....

Feb 26, 2013 | 2:41 pm

#3056

brp

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Posts: 34,039

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6Strong

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.

Feb 26, 2013 | 2:43 pm

#3057

edcho

Join Date: May 2011

Posts: 5,815

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6Strong

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).

Feb 27, 2013 | 8:19 am

#3058

PhotoJim

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: YQR

Programs: NEXUS; alas, no status anymore.

Posts: 1,181

Quote:

Originally Posted by edcho

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.

Mar 5, 2013 | 10:40 am

#3059

FlyingHoustonian

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FYI from the the CBP webpage on sequestration castration:

Quote:

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

Mar 24, 2013 | 12:03 pm

#3060

sppunk

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Camp Hill, Pa.

Posts: 234

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?