Is Global Entry worthwhile?
Jan 15, 2010 | 7:03 am
#616
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: USA - Seattle area
Programs: DL Platinum, "alum" of high status with UA but not any more
Posts: 666
Sort of analogous to asking if, when your car registration expires, can you renew at a discount, isn't it?In the case of GE, I would think that in the case of a renewal, they would not need to interview me again, and probably either not do a background check, or do a more cursory one, all of which would save the government money, which one would think they might pass on to me. And besides that, the more people who have GE, the less that CBP needs to spend on staffing immigration checkpoints at airports.
Jan 15, 2010 | 8:03 am
#617
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: TPA
Programs: UA Global Services 3MM, Hyatt Lifetime Globalist
Posts: 2,948
Jan 15, 2010 | 8:39 am
#618
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Too many
Programs: Lots
Posts: 5,765
FYI, you cannot edit your passport data in GOES. After I got my passport renewed, I had to visit a Global Entry office for them to enter my new passport details. Only took a couple of minutes and I didn't need an appointment.
Jan 15, 2010 | 9:28 am
#619
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 220
I've heard reports that they are 'working on' and 'negotiating' Global Entry access for UK Citizen Passport holders... Any one know if this is just a rumour, is really being negotiated and is in the pipeline, or has been postponed during current security clamp down?
Jan 15, 2010 | 10:46 am
#620
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: TOL
Programs: CO
Posts: 290
I say that if we allow UK Passport holders we should be allowed to use their automated gates. Such as the ones they have put in place at London Stansted.
Jan 15, 2010 | 10:49 am
#621
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: A number, but no status no more
Posts: 3,050
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Jan 15, 2010 | 11:02 am
#622
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: MSP
Programs: SPG Gold;NWA gold;Hyatt Plat
Posts: 1,458
I heard at one point that it was exclusive to Privium for awhile. A year or 2 if I remember right.
Jan 15, 2010 | 1:14 pm
#623
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 318
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ma...iregisteriris/
The most likely one for US passport holders is the last bullet item
"are a short-term visitor to the United Kingdom and can show you have been given permission to enter the country as a visitor at least twice in the past six months, or four times in the past 12 months at the time of registration"
which is aimed a frequent flyers.
The application process is very straight-forward and you do it at the airport on your way out of the country (after you have cleared security). This thread has more info:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ring-iris.html
Jan 15, 2010 | 6:24 pm
#624
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: Asiana
Posts: 45
I've heard reports that they are 'working on' and 'negotiating' Global Entry access for UK Citizen Passport holders
Jan 15, 2010 | 7:24 pm
#625
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Lifetime Platinum,Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,239
Jan 17, 2010 | 10:05 am
#626
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: TOL
Programs: CO
Posts: 290
The UK automated system (IRIS) is not limited to UK passport holders. You are allowed to apply for IRIS if you meet one of the conditions shown in the attached link:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ma...iregisteriris/
The most likely one for US passport holders is the last bullet item
"are a short-term visitor to the United Kingdom and can show you have been given permission to enter the country as a visitor at least twice in the past six months, or four times in the past 12 months at the time of registration"
which is aimed a frequent flyers.
The application process is very straight-forward and you do it at the airport on your way out of the country (after you have cleared security). This thread has more info:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ring-iris.html
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ma...iregisteriris/
The most likely one for US passport holders is the last bullet item
"are a short-term visitor to the United Kingdom and can show you have been given permission to enter the country as a visitor at least twice in the past six months, or four times in the past 12 months at the time of registration"
which is aimed a frequent flyers.
The application process is very straight-forward and you do it at the airport on your way out of the country (after you have cleared security). This thread has more info:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...ring-iris.html
http://www.youtube.com/user/ukhomeof.../8/UB28Avk6VJQ
Jan 17, 2010 | 7:19 pm
#629
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
If you travel internationally a number of times per year, $20.00 is a small amount for faster service...
Jan 17, 2010 | 8:58 pm
#630
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
If it is $100, you are better off getting NEXUS, saving 50% and getting land access to Canada too.