2012 Global Entry fee refund - Plat and 1K [new credit process as of 27 Jul 2012]
Dec 13, 11, 5:16 pm
#47
Join Date: May 2007
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Dec 13, 11, 7:29 pm
#48
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: AUS
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Almost all my travel is domestic (which is to say a very rare trip to Canada). Is there still value to get the GE (considering it is ultimately free)? Is it considered a government issued ID that can be used for identification? Are there plans, as I seemed to have read, where it will get linked to programs that would benefit even domestic traveler (I'm always 80+ segments/120K+ per year)? Thanks for any opinions....
For international travel, it rocks, especially if you can avoid checking a bag.
Dec 15, 11, 7:56 am
#49
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
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I suppose there's some limited value to being able to stand in one place waiting for a bag rather than shuffling along in a long line.
Dec 15, 11, 5:55 pm
#51
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: JAX
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Dec 16, 11, 2:15 am
#52
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Dec 16, 11, 8:54 am
#53
Join Date: Jul 2011
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There were 1,000-1,500 people in line and I was through Customs in ~2 minutes. Without GE, there's no way I'd have made my 1.25 hour connection time for a cross country. I had checked 2 bags and only had to wait about 15 minutes for my bags (which is a miracle at IAD).
That said, I've cleared IAH in Houston and been in a rental car in ~12 minutes later when I didn't have checked luggage.
Jan 2, 12, 9:25 am
#55
Join Date: Nov 2000
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Any idea how long it takes to get this card/sticker assuming one's application is approved without the need for an interview? Sounds like a great thing for my EZE-IAD adventure in a few weeks.
Jan 2, 12, 9:33 am
#56
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probably still a little earlier for submitting an reimbursement request
New Global Entry benefit
Beginning in the second quarter of 2012, MileagePlus will compensate Global Services, Premier 1K and Premier Platinum members for their Global Entry application. ...
Beginning in the second quarter of 2012, MileagePlus will compensate Global Services, Premier 1K and Premier Platinum members for their Global Entry application. ...
Jan 2, 12, 9:34 am
#57
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Jan 2, 12, 3:25 pm
#58
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Since GE hasn't been around 5 years (right?) no one has had to "renew" yet, so it's not even clear if you renew or reapply anyway. But they seem to cover the fee either way.
(And maybe the "renewal" will not require payment of a new fee--perhaps the validity will simply be extended. Are they going to do a new security clearance and interview?)
(And maybe the "renewal" will not require payment of a new fee--perhaps the validity will simply be extended. Are they going to do a new security clearance and interview?)
I guess it knows how to charge you based on what you chose - since I use NEXUS, it appropriately charged me $50. I suspect those choosing GE only would have a charge of $100.
Sounds tempting for all to do NEXUS, but you have to go to a NEXUS office (all at northern border areas or in Canadian airports) as you need to be interviewed by both US and Canadian officers for final approval
Yes - new security clearance & interview, at least for NEXUS. They need a new picture for the card for sure. You can check the NEXUS thread in the AC forum for more there, but renewal pre-approval appears to be taking ~6 weeks.
I wonder if UA will actually cover NEXUS fees for 1k. Charge is only half, and charge line would presumably be the same - my SO got her nexus a few months ago, and charge line was something like cbptrustedtraveler.
Jan 2, 12, 4:58 pm
#60
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5
No. It's just an entry in a database and a little sticker in your passport. So the "ID" here is just your passport. There may be some value in getting into a government database as a "trusted traveler", but it's not clear there's much value in this.
For international travel, it rocks, especially if you can avoid checking a bag.
For international travel, it rocks, especially if you can avoid checking a bag.
I've used it as an id with TSA, but several were confused and it is faster to have a passport or drivers license. As was mentioned, I agree there may or may not be value in getting into the "trusted traveler" database.
