✈ How to Get Global Entry and TSA PreCheck for Free, How a Government Shutdown Could Affect Holiday Travel & More News From TPG ✈

Also: Get 30% off Southwest flights between Hawaii and the US mainland November 10, 2023 [THE POINTS GUY]( [View in browser]( [TPG Daily NEWSLETTER]( [THE POINTS GUY]( Trusted Traveler programs by Caroline Tanner, News Reporter [TPG | Hero Image] At TPG, I write most frequently about the Trusted Traveler programs, which U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers to preapproved travelers they’ve deemed low-risk. Two of the most popular programs are [TSA PreCheck]( and [Global Entry](. [TSA PreCheck]( allows users to skip the regular Transportation Security Administration line at U.S. airports with a dedicated PreCheck-only lane, in which users do not have to remove their shoes, laptop, liquids, belt or light jacket. Per the TSA, 99% of PreCheck passengers pass through security in 10 minutes or less. A membership to PreCheck [costs $78-$85]( for five years, depending on your [enrollment provider](. The second program, [Global Entry]( is the most popular among travelers, especially frequent international travelers, as it provides expedited clearance through automated kiosks at more than [75 airports]( upon arrival in the U.S. from abroad. [Global Entry]( costs $100 for five years but also includes a membership to TSA PreCheck and its aforementioned benefits. While these programs are well worth their retail price tags in their own right, there are currently 39 [cobranded airline, hotel and other credit cards]( offering users up to $100 in statement credit reimbursement for application fees (enrollment required), such as [The Platinum Card® from American Express]( [Chase Sapphire Reserve]( and [The Business Platinum Card® from American Express](. To learn more about the benefits of each program and how to save money, see: - [7 ways to get free or discounted TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and Clear]( - [Best credit cards for Global Entry and TSA PreCheck]( - [Should you get Global Entry or TSA PreCheck?]( - [What to do if a boarding pass isn’t marked TSA PreCheck]( Posts in this newsletter contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, [visit this page](. Photo Credit: BING GUAN/BLOOMBERG/GETTY IMAGES. Today’s top stories [How a looming government shutdown could affect holiday travel]( A look at the effects of a government shutdown on government-funded travel services, including Trusted Traveler programs, passports and national parks. [Read more]( [Get 30% off Southwest flights between Hawaii and the US mainland]( This discount applies to both paid and award tickets. 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