Source: The Points Guy
Summary
The Trump administration has announced that the Global Entry program, which allows members to speed through passport control after international flights, will resume on Wednesday at 5 a.m. EST. The program was suspended on February 22 due to the partial government shutdown. The decision to suspend Global Entry was strongly criticized by the travel sector and lawmakers. The program is funded by a $120 application fee and allows vetted members to bypass normal passport control lanes and use fast biometric kiosks.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Global Entry members can once again skip the standard lines at passport control, but TSA checkpoints will still see mounting lines. The program’s resumption is welcome news for travelers, especially with the spring break travel rush approaching. However, TSA officers are still working without pay. The convenience of Global Entry comes with a price – and a long line of people willing to pay it.
Author: Evan Null
