by The Travel Sisters | Jun 14, 2024 | Tips
Not sure if you should apply for TSA Precheck or Global Entry? To help you decide which one is best for you, below is a description of both the TSA Precheck and the Global Entry programs, the differences between them and other deciding factors. What is TSA Precheck?...
by The Travel Sisters | Jan 24, 2024 | Tips
We have had a few readers ask us how long does it take to get Global Entry because they applied months ago and have still not been conditionally approved. While the answer varies from person to person, it is clear that the average Global Entry processing time has...
by The Travel Sisters | Jan 24, 2024 | Tips
There is some confusion about how long does Global Entry last after your initial approval for Global Entry. Most people know that Global Entry is good for 5 years but are unclear when those 5 years start. The most obvious assumption is that Global Entry expires 5...
by The Travel Sisters | Jan 5, 2024 | Deals, Family Travel, Tips
If you have a Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card, you can receive free admission on select dates to certain museums in the United States with the Bank of America Museums on Us program. For those not familiar,...
by Matilda | Jun 22, 2023 | Family Travel, Tips
I love having TSA Precheck benefits and have written about how to apply for TSA Precheck and Global Entry (Global Entry includes TSA Precheck). A few readers have asked a question in the comments that I think many families would find useful: Does TSA PreCheck extend...
by Matilda | Jun 22, 2023 | Family Travel, Tips
In preparation for traveling internationally with my kids, I researched the rules regarding Global Entry (which also includes TSA Precheck) and children. Specifically, I wanted to find out: do children have Global Entry if one of their parents does? According to...