Category: TSA Precheck

Your Guide to The Platinum Card from American Express

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Written by Travis Cormier @ MileValue

If you’re looking for a solid, do it all travel card, then The Platinum Card® from American Express should be on your radar. This one card brings you great airport lounge access, hotel status, and more.

Let’s keep it short, because there’s a lot to get into with this great card and we’re going to take a deep dive into everything you need to know about the Amex Platinum.

The Basics of The Platinum Card from American Express

Before we dive deep into the perks of the Amex Platinum, we need to go over all the basics.

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Why We Won’t See Refunds From Global Entry Or TSA PreCheck To “Make Up” For 2020

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Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

When COVID was declared an international pandemic, most of us probably didn’t think that we’d still be here, almost a year later, waiting for our lives to be even remotely…

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Our Top 10 Quirky Posts Of 2020: Traveling Karen/Ken Got What They Deserved, Dumb Name For New Marriott Hotel, Why TSA PreCheck Lines Are Longer, & More!

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Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

If you’ve read our blog for any length of time, you know that Joe and I don’t always write about what all the other bloggers are writing about. They’re good…

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CBP Enrollment Centers For Global Entry, PreCheck & Other Trusted Traveler Programs Are Bound To Reopen On September 8, 2020

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Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby

After several months of closure the U.S. Customs & Border Protection agency will reopen their enrollment centers for Trusted Traveler Programs that require an in person appearance such as Global Entry, TSA PreCheck and Nexus. Enrollment center closing period will run out on on September 8, 2020 and the CBP has no announced any extension […]

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Spirit’s New Way To Get More $$$ (Even During A Pandemic), If An Airline Has A Bad Idea Why Do the Rest Copy It?, Complaining Passenger Got What He Deserved

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Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

Hello, travel friends and happy Saturday. Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and…
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Update On New & Renewed Passports & Global Entry, Secure Message To Chase Saved Me $40, Marriott Tightens Cancellation Policy, & More

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Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

Hello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and…
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End of AMEX RAT Team?, Global Entry Centers Closed, If Your PreCheck Status Isn’t On Your Boarding Pass, Horrid Response to WDW Closing, & More

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Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

Hey travel friends, it’s Saturday! Boy, what a year it’s been this week, huh? Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to…
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Why TSA Lines Are Getting Longer, WDW & Coronavirus, Why United Doesn’t Deserve Your Business, & More!

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Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

Happy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we…
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Similar American & Alaska Planes Feel Different, How WDW/DL Fool You, Countries You Can’t Enter If You’ve Had A DUI, How Hotels Plan Room Assignments, & More!

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Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

Happy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we…
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Global Entry – Worth the Wait!

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Written by K2 @ MileValue

A note from Sarah Page: You may know Kevin from the MileValue Award Booking Service Team. Together with his wife, their friends and family refer to them as K2, which you’ll notice in the by line. They’re excited to contribute to MileValue and I’m happy to be able to share two new perspectives with all […]

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Why We Board Planes On The Left Side, How To Tell The Difference Between Airbus & Boeing, Most Stupid Piece Of Luggage Ever & More!

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Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

Happy Saturday friends, and hooray, it’s finally the weekend! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we…
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