2012 Global Entry fee refund - Plat and 1K [new credit process as of 27 Jul 2012]
Jan 16, 2012, 11:35 am
#76
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: United 1K 3MM
Posts: 387
I have the same question. The Mrs. is a comp 1K. Will she get this $100 too?
Last edited by MMProfessor; Jan 16, 2012 at 11:37 am Reason: incomplete post
Jan 16, 2012, 11:41 am
#77
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: ATL/TLV/SDF
Programs: AA EXP, UA LT Ag, Marriott LT Ti, Hyatt Glob, Avis PC, Busted-Knuckles Club Grand Poobah.
Posts: 2,590
There should be a big asterik on your last statement. Unless you got a NEXUS membership (which would require the background check/interview at a Nexus office with Canadian officials also, as well as them taking an iris scan), it will work to enter the US at pre-clearance facilities with a GE machine, or entering the US by land. It will NOT work by land/air to enter Canada.
Feb 1, 2012, 11:48 am
#78
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Honolulu, HI
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 1,240
Any news on how the refund would work?
I have several trips scheduled for late February/March and it seems GE could help.
I have several trips scheduled for late February/March and it seems GE could help.
Feb 1, 2012, 12:43 pm
#79
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,851
Beginning in the second quarter of 2012, MileagePlus will compensate Global Services, Premier 1K and Premier Platinum members for their Global Entry application.
Feb 8, 2012, 11:50 am
#80
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
Since the program does not start until sometime in the Q2, Q1 travel might be too early
Feb 8, 2012, 1:09 pm
#81
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: UA, AA, LH, Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, Hertz
Posts: 1,759
We just don't know the details but the answer to your question is most likely negative. I would venture to say especially so if you complete the application process before the new UA program becomes active.
Feb 9, 2012, 12:54 am
#82
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 107
I certainly understand that $100 is $100, but if somebody has international trips in Q1, I'd suggest he/she might want to get GE anyway and not worry about the UA reimbursement.
Because GE is good for five years, it's really just $20/year. The first time I walked past the five-rows-deep queue at SFO to reach the GE kiosk, I knew it was worth FAR more than $20 for 2012. After a ten hour TATL, I wanted to go home and shower and sleep, and I would have gladly paid $100/year to get through customs/passport control in the one minute it took.
Feb 9, 2012, 11:45 am
#83
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
Agreed.
I certainly understand that $100 is $100, but if somebody has international trips in Q1, I'd suggest he/she might want to get GE anyway and not worry about the UA reimbursement.
Because GE is good for five years, it's really just $20/year. The first time I walked past the five-rows-deep queue at SFO to reach the GE kiosk, I knew it was worth FAR more than $20 for 2012. After a ten hour TATL, I wanted to go home and shower and sleep, and I would have gladly paid $100/year to get through customs/passport control in the one minute it took.
I certainly understand that $100 is $100, but if somebody has international trips in Q1, I'd suggest he/she might want to get GE anyway and not worry about the UA reimbursement.
Because GE is good for five years, it's really just $20/year. The first time I walked past the five-rows-deep queue at SFO to reach the GE kiosk, I knew it was worth FAR more than $20 for 2012. After a ten hour TATL, I wanted to go home and shower and sleep, and I would have gladly paid $100/year to get through customs/passport control in the one minute it took.
Feb 13, 2012, 7:06 am
#84
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: 1K, HH Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 39
UA compensation for Global Entry
If I apply for GE now, will UA still compensate my application fee, or do I really have to wait until they merger is "complete" ?
Traveling end of this month so I would rather get this done...
Traveling end of this month so I would rather get this done...
Feb 13, 2012, 7:20 am
#85
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: ORD / DUB / LHR
Programs: UA 1K MM; BA Silver; Marriott Plat
Posts: 8,243
The updates I've seen state that this benefit will be offered sometime in Q2. I'd say your chances of getting a refund if you sign up now are close to zero. Most likely they will distribute some sort of code or specific link to sign up with that allows the fee to be passed on to them.
You have very little chance of getting the GE application process complete by the end of this month anyway - between the initial application and interview process it can easily take 3-4 weeks.
You have very little chance of getting the GE application process complete by the end of this month anyway - between the initial application and interview process it can easily take 3-4 weeks.
Feb 13, 2012, 7:54 am
#86
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: SAN
Programs: UA 1MM/1K, HH Diamond
Posts: 6,832
Feb 13, 2012, 8:11 am
#87
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: 1K, HH Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 39
Feb 13, 2012, 8:41 am
#88
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: IAH
Programs: UA nada, Hyatt Disc, Hilton Gold
Posts: 846
It can also go much faster. From the time I clicked "send" on my application to the time I had my interview and was done was 6 days.
Feb 13, 2012, 8:42 am
#89
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: ORD / DUB / LHR
Programs: UA 1K MM; BA Silver; Marriott Plat
Posts: 8,243
Feb 13, 2012, 10:57 am
#90
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: YUL
Programs: UA 1K, MR Bonvoy Bonzaiiiii, National EE
Posts: 622
Quicker if you've already been "vetted"
A few years back, I had to undergo the background check, finger prints, retina scan, etc... to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in order to visit some offshore platforms.
Any chance that the prior background check from this will make my GE application approval quicker?
Any chance that the prior background check from this will make my GE application approval quicker?