3 Ways To Fly Through Airport Security
How can you make your life exponentially easier when traveling?? The answer lies in signing up for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry and Clear. These easy to apply for services will reduce your stress immensely and allow you to fly (pun intended) through airport security! It takes minutes to apply and can save you hours. As we begin to travel more, and airports get more crowded, take these simple steps now and you will be hugely rewarded on your next trip. See the Benefits and How-To’s for each service below. Note: If you travel internationally, you only need to apply for Global Entry and you will receive TSA PreCheck benefits. If you travel only domestically, TSA PreCheck is for you! Clear is a facial, fingerprint identification service that allows an even faster way to get through US airports and entertainment venues. I used Clear at Yankee Stadium and avoided all entry lines!
TSA PreCheck
Benefits
o Save precious time getting through airport security
o No need to remove shoes, belts, liquids, laptop, or light jacket
o Children 12 and under can join a parent/guardian
o 97% of travelers wait 5 minutes or less
o More than 200 airports provide TSA PreCheck
How-To
o Apply online in 5 minutes here and schedule an appointment at 380 enrollment centers, cost: $85
o 10-min in-person appointment that includes fingerprinting for a background check
o Add your Known Traveler Number to your airline reservation to enjoy faster, more seamless screening
Global Entry
Benefits - Save time arriving in the United States from an international destination. Simply check in at the Global Entry kiosk and you're on your way!
o No processing lines
o No paperwork
o Access to entry benefits in other countries
o Available at major US airports
o Reduced wait times
o TSA PreCheck eligibility (The Global Entry membership number enables you to participate in TSA PreCheck)
How-To
o Create a Trusted Traveler Program account here
o Complete the application and pay a $100 fee
o Once you are conditionally approved, schedule an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center
o Bring a valid passport and one other form of ID
o Add your Global Entry number (Known Traveler Number) to your airline reservation to travel faster and smarter internationally and domestically
Clear
Benefits – Fast touchless entry through airports, stadiums, and other venues
o Enjoy a faster, safer way through airport security and venue entrances
o Touchless ID replaces everything in your wallet
o Uses your eyes, face, and fingerprints to confirm it’s you
o Available at 50+ airports, stadiums, and other locations including JFK, LGA, EWR, Yankee Stadium, and Madison Square Garden
How-To
o Enroll in minutes in person or online and finish in minutes at the airport
o Use instantly
o Ability to use Health Pass for COVID vaccine validation and lab results
o Cost $15 per month with Preferred rates for Delta SkyMiles members and United MileagePlus members
After your next trip, reach out and tell me how easy your airport experience was!!
