Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has suspended the Global Entry program due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. The program, which allows pre-approved travelers to expedite their customs process, is expected to remain shuttered until funding for DHS is restored. Travelers can consider alternative options such as Mobile Passport Control and Enhanced Passenger Processing, but these programs are not as fast and are not available everywhere.
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Global Entry, a program designed to speed up customs processing for pre-approved travelers, has been suspended due to the government shutdown. Travelers can try alternative options like Mobile Passport Control and Enhanced Passenger Processing, but these programs have limitations. The suspension of Global Entry has drawn criticism from the travel industry, with many arguing that it is not a logical or fiscal decision. Meanwhile, TSA PreCheck remains fully operational.
The irony of a “fast-tracked” program being suspended due to a slow-moving government process is not lost on travelers.
Author: Evan Null
