How was your eclipse experience?
I hope yours was much better than mine.
Unfortunately, my experience was underwhelming. I had glasses all set up and ready to go, but I couldn't view anything because it was cloudy.
Oh well!
This week's issue will be shorter because there's something you need to obtain now, if you haven't already.
Global Entry is receiving a price increase.
Starting October 1st, the price will increase from 100 to 120 dollars. As a result, most credit cards that cover this benefit will no longer fully cover it, as they have a maximum limit of 100 dollars. Link
Brief blurb about Global Entry:
- It's a service that allows you to clear customs in just 10 minutes when returning home from another country, instead of waiting in line for an hour.
This was particularly helpful when I fell ill after my trip to France. I needed to get home ASAP!
- I think I got sick from eating all the macarons, croissants, and éclairs…
Global Entry Has a Bonus:
- PreCheck is automatically included in Global Entry, so you can skip the TSA lines when traveling domestically.
Things aren't so simple...
Securing an appointment may take time (4-6 months) and could require an interview. So…
If you haven't applied for Global Entry yet, what's stopping you?