And lately, it only seems to be getting more nerve-racking. That’s why I’m thankful for shortcuts like TSA PreCheck, Clear and Global Entry that make the airport experience a little easier.
TSA PreCheck’s new(ish) Touchless ID program has saved me so much time on flights because I don’t need to pull out my ID and I can get in a separate line with fewer passengers — I just walk up and move on. The only catch: you have to register with each individual airline. The TSA is also testing out e-gates at a handful of airports.
If you want to know more about this amazing time-saving service, here’s:
Unfortunately, Clear recently raised its membership fee to $219 a year. But it also rolled out faster, automated e-gates to more than 70% of the airports it serves, helping you save time in more places. Plus, some cards cover that membership fee for you.
Returning to the U.S.? A handful of airports now have “camera capture” technology that allows Global Entry members to get through passport control without really having to stop or stand in line.
I tried it for the first time this month at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), and it took just a few seconds. Here are some good resources to get you up to speed on Global Entry:
From firsthand experience, I can say a lot of these new technological advances have really sped up my time getting through airport security or to my luggage after an international flight.
Now, if they could just do something to fix the truly frightening photo on my Global Entry card, I’d be even better.
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