Great News! Global Entry Travel Program Has Been Restored Finally, some good travel news. After weeks of uncertainty tied to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, the popular expedited-entry program Global Entry is officially back online. The… Johnny Jet , March 11, 2026
TSA PreCheck Back Open, Global Entry Still Suspended — But There’s a Free Alternative The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind. With so much happening in the world, it’s hard to keep up, and the U.S. government has added to the chaos. Yesterday,… Johnny Jet , February 23, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security Suspends TSA PreCheck, Global Entry Making Travel More Chaotic Last night, the Trump administration announced it is pausing TSA PreCheck and Global Entry in response to the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem… Johnny Jet , February 22, 2026
Don’t Want to Pay for Global Entry? The Mobile Passport Control App is Fast, Free and Easy to Use If you get my travel tips via my newsletter, then you know how much I dislike waiting in long lines. Who doesn’t? Since I travel so much with my family,… Johnny Jet , March 27, 2025
Australia joins Global Entry program: Here’s what it means for travelers My family and I just returned from an amazing trip to Australia and returning home couldn’t have been any quicker, thanks to Global Entry. And now, our Aussie friends can… Johnny Jet , January 17, 2025
How to get TSA PreCheck and Global Entry access for free Getting TSA PreCheck and/or Global Entry for free is easy and well worth it for travelers looking to avoid long security lines. Johnny Jet Editorial , January 15, 2025
The new secret place where conditionally approved Global Entry applicants can get a walk-in interview Every international traveler knows that the best travel perk to save you time and money is TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. The expedited customs clearance program began in 2008, costs… Johnny Jet , August 7, 2024
How to get TSA PreCheck fast and 4 other tips you need to know Ask any traveler about their travel pet peeves and many are definitely going to say standing in long lines. That’s why most frequent travelers have mastered the art of reducing… Johnny Jet , May 18, 2024
Whoa: Is this the craziest customs line you’ve ever seen? If you’ve ever traveled internationally to one of the countries that have a U.S. preclearance checkpoint, then you know how great it can be. Instead of waiting in a long… Johnny Jet , April 30, 2024
How to Quickly Find Global Entry, Nexus and Sentri Appointments I just returned home from dropping my kids off at school. On the way back to the parking lot, I overheard two parents talking about air travel. Of course, my… Johnny Jet , April 6, 2024
How Travelers Can Beat The Global Entry and NEXUS Price Hike In countless articles and radio and TV interviews over the years, I’ve expressed my feelings that fast-track trusted travelers programs are one of the best things to ever happen to… Johnny Jet , April 4, 2024
How To Make Sure the TSA PreCheck Checkmark is On Your Boarding Pass I once received a question from a reader that I think many travelers may have or will in their travels. The fix is a simple solution and it could save… Johnny Jet , July 25, 2023
Capital One Spark Miles Now Offers a Fee Credit For TSA PreCheck or Global Entry The Capital One Spark Miles for Business is the latest credit card to add fee credit for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry. Capital One reimburses the application fee up to… Josh Patoka , February 20, 2023
The Secret Site Where Users Can Find Global Entry, Nexus and Sentri Appointments I don’t like to wait in lines, especially in airports. If you subscribe to my free travel newsletter, then you know I preach that one of the best things to… Johnny Jet , August 7, 2022
Trip Report: Toronto to Niagara Falls, NY for NEXUS/Global Entry Appointment If you subscribe to my free daily travel tip newsletter or listen to my travel segment on Leo Laporte’s The Tech Guy every Saturday, then you know I’m always touting… Johnny Jet , June 26, 2022
