In the letter “Issues with Global Entry” (Dec. ’14, pg. 51), a traveler enrolled in the Global Entry program wondered why she and her husband rarely were assigned TSA Pre√TM (Pre-check) status for easier security clearance for domestic flights. In answer, another traveler noted that members had to use the correct series of numbers from their Global Entry cards (Feb. ’15, pg. 14).
There’s another common reason many people often don’t receive Pre√ status on US flights.
I read the letter “Global Entry Advantages” (Sept. ’14, pg. 54), regarding programs allowing approved travelers expedited security screening for selected departures in US airports.
My husband and I have had and have used the Global Entry program flawlessly on our returns from international trips. However, it has seldom been the case for us that TSA Pre√™ (Pre-check) has been assigned us on any domestic trips. Even queues marked “TSA Pre√/Global Entry” refuse us if “TSA Pre√” is not actually printed on our boarding passes.
Why apply for the TSA Pre√TM (Pre-check) program, alone (May ’14, pg. 65)? For $15 more, you can also skip those long passport lines on reentry to the US.
