Category: global entry

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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CBP Piloting Remote Interviews For Trusted Traveler Programs

Customs & Border Protection, global entry, government, Travel

Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

When a good portion of the “travel”-related arms of the U.S. government shut down last March, they never really caught up. For example, U.S. passport processing offices began reopening in…

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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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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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Department of Homeland Security Lifts NY Ban On Trusted Traveler Programs

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Written by William Charles @ Doctor Of Credit

In February the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that NY residents would be suspended from Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs in response to sanctuary law. In March refunds were issued. DHS has now announced that this ban has been lifted as New York has amended the Green Light Law to allow for: […]

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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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Passport/Global Entry/PreCheck Update, Marriott’s New Cancellation Policy, Spirit’s New Extra Charge, Why Do Airlines Copy bad Ideas?

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Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary

Hello, travel friends, happy Saturday and happy Independence Day for those of us in the U.S., as well! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From…
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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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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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