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In response to "TSA Precheck vs. Global Entry" by Mop

I had a free trial for one of these, which turned out to be "pay to cut ahead of this long line to the same scanner"

Posted by Max Jan 8 '22, 09:20

ahead of all these people who had shown up before me and were obviously no more of a security concern than I am. I found that offensive. I really don't see much difference between the fee and a bribe.

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I view "Clear" as the cut the line pass to the same scanner. Precheck is usually a separate line when I travel. -- nm - MDH Jan 8, 09:31 4
- ah, yes, I think it was Clear. -- nm - Max Jan 8, 09:31 3
  - Okay I caved and applied for Global Entry since I'm going to DR soon. Chase card covers the fee anyway. -- nm - Max Jan 8, 10:35 2
    - Flying back through Miami? Global Entry is cheaper than bail money. -- nm - spamlet Jan 8, 10:38 1
      - Looks like American goes through Miami, United goes through Newark -- nm - Max Jan 8, 11:04
Precheck is usually a separate scanner - ty97 Jan 8, 09:27 4
- I can't remember which one it was, but this was at SETAC. - Max Jan 8, 09:31 3
  - That's gotta be "Clear." They jump you to the front of the precheck line. -- nm - MDH Jan 8, 09:31 2
    - You can even have CLEAR without precheck in which case you jump to the front of the regular line. - ty97 Jan 8, 09:38 1
      - Interesting. Did not know that! -- nm - MDH Jan 8, 09:40
I’m more concerned about skipping the TSA security check than the customs check. My oldest daughter is uncomfortable about being groped by the TSA. -- nm - Mop Jan 8, 09:26 3
- Your kids will get precheck with you but not global entry. - spamlet Jan 8, 10:14 2
  - Only 12 and younger. We all have to apply for our own Global Entry (or TSA Precheck). That’s another $400 in the toilet. -- nm - Mop Jan 8, 10:40 1
    - My kid has gotten it every time she’s gone with us. She turns 18 in April. -- nm - spamlet Jan 8, 10:43

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