Charging citizens a fee to participate in the TSA'S precheck program is the governments biggest scam ever. Originally Posted by CaptCroakersHow so? I've been in Pre Check for a few years and have never had a problem. Lines are shorter, though still too long in some cities. You keep your shoes and sports (or suit) coat on. Probably save me thirty minutes every trip. Global Entry is even better, especially when you enter the country at at JFK or ATL. But even at DFW it saves time if you come it at rush hour.
How so? I've been in Pre Check for a few years and have never had a problem. Originally Posted by TexTushHogI don't think he questioned the efficacy, just the idea of making citizens pay, to "prove" themselves worthy of a reduced check.. to me it's no different than paying an upcharge to sit in first class.. if we are really concerned about terrorism, don't allow the financially privileged to skip steps.
I don't think he questioned the efficacy, just the idea of making citizens pay, to "prove" themselves worthy of a reduced check.. to me it's no different than paying an upcharge to sit in first class.. if we are really concerned about terrorism, don't allow the financially privileged to skip steps. Originally Posted by Chung TranThe fee is to offset the cost of doing the background check. At least that's the theory. Most folks who don't fly often, or whose time isn't at a premium, probably don't mind standing in line. If you fly multiple times a month, it more than pays for itself. Same with Global Access. If you save 30-45 minutes every time you re-enter the country, that can be a significant savings, especially if you travel abroad at least every six weeks or so. Just seems like a standard user fee to me.
How so? I've been in Pre Check for a few years and have never had a problem. Lines are shorter, though still too long in some cities. You keep your shoes and sports (or suit) coat on. Probably save me thirty minutes every trip. Global Entry is even better, especially when you enter the country at at JFK or ATL. But even at DFW it saves time if you come it at rush hour. Originally Posted by TexTushHogIm a member of global entry and the couple times coming back the Global kiosks were down. And there's a flaw with precheck assignments, especially when making online reservations. Never had any luck getting prechecked because of it. So I paid my membership fee for nothing. Customer service is non existent. And I cant get a refund.
Im a member of global entry and the couple times coming back the Global kiosks were down. And there's a flaw with precheck assignments, especially when making online reservations. Never had any luck getting prechecked because of it. So I paid my membership fee for nothing. Customer service is non existent. And I cant get a refund.Nine out of ten times, maybe more, Pre-Check works for me. I haven't made a reservation other than online in ages.
