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Post by thebosma on Nov 3, 2018 11:58:09 GMT -6
Just applied for Global Entry. Is that worth keeping once someone else isn't paying for it? We got it because we're travelling to a few different countries in Africa next year with E's family and they insisted that it would be easiest to do that way. Also, do I need to apply for TSA Pre-Check separately? It seems to indicate I'm pre-approved for it now.
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Post by Pale Hose on Nov 3, 2018 12:16:49 GMT -6
Just applied for Global Entry. Is that worth keeping once someone else isn't paying for it? We got it because we're travelling to a few different countries in Africa next year with E's family and they insisted that it would be easiest to do that way. Also, do I need to apply for TSA Pre-Check separately? It seems to indicate I'm pre-approved for it now. If you fly internationally regularly global entry is absolutely worth it. And yes, it includes TSA pre check, which is also great. |
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Post by thebosma on Nov 3, 2018 13:04:43 GMT -6
Just applied for Global Entry. Is that worth keeping once someone else isn't paying for it? We got it because we're travelling to a few different countries in Africa next year with E's family and they insisted that it would be easiest to do that way. Also, do I need to apply for TSA Pre-Check separately? It seems to indicate I'm pre-approved for it now. If you fly internationally regularly global entry is absolutely worth it. And yes, it includes TSA pre check, which is also great. I don't do it with absurd regularity by any means but the TSA pre-check will be nice. |
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Post by venom on Nov 3, 2018 13:10:40 GMT -6
Just applied for Global Entry. Is that worth keeping once someone else isn't paying for it? We got it because we're travelling to a few different countries in Africa next year with E's family and they insisted that it would be easiest to do that way. Also, do I need to apply for TSA Pre-Check separately? It seems to indicate I'm pre-approved for it now. it really depends on how much international travel you do. two weeks ago i got to o'hare mid-afternoon when it's just a flood of european flights coming in at the same time. the immigration line began at the bottom of the stairs coming from the M10s. GE was allowed to bypass it. for those times it's very convenient. but if you're only using it once a year or so, is that worth it? edit: GE has no standing outside the US, so i'm not sure how it would impact flying around africa. |
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Post by thebosma on Nov 3, 2018 13:17:59 GMT -6
Just applied for Global Entry. Is that worth keeping once someone else isn't paying for it? We got it because we're travelling to a few different countries in Africa next year with E's family and they insisted that it would be easiest to do that way. Also, do I need to apply for TSA Pre-Check separately? It seems to indicate I'm pre-approved for it now. it really depends on how much international travel you do. two weeks ago i got to o'hare mid-afternoon when it's just a flood of european flights coming in at the same time. the immigration line began at the bottom of the stairs coming from the M10s. GE was allowed to bypass it. for those times it's very convenient. but if you're only using it once a year or so, is that worth it? edit: GE has no standing outside the US, so i'm not sure how it would impact flying around africa. The idea was initially that it would be easier to get through customs in the US. I don't really feel like we need it but my grandparents in-law fly internationally 3 or 4 times a year so they have it and prefer our group to stick together and are also paying for it so I'm not complaining about it by any means. I can't imagine we will use it more often than once every 2 years or so but the fact that pre-check is included is a big perk for us since we fly domestically several times a year. Just curious as to how "worth it" the whole thing is. Thanks for your insight! |
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Post by Pale Hose on Nov 3, 2018 14:38:36 GMT -6
it really depends on how much international travel you do. two weeks ago i got to o'hare mid-afternoon when it's just a flood of european flights coming in at the same time. the immigration line began at the bottom of the stairs coming from the M10s. GE was allowed to bypass it. for those times it's very convenient. but if you're only using it once a year or so, is that worth it? edit: GE has no standing outside the US, so i'm not sure how it would impact flying around africa. The idea was initially that it would be easier to get through customs in the US. I don't really feel like we need it but my grandparents in-law fly internationally 3 or 4 times a year so they have it and prefer our group to stick together and are also paying for it so I'm not complaining about it by any means. I can't imagine we will use it more often than once every 2 years or so but the fact that pre-check is included is a big perk for us since we fly domestically several times a year. Just curious as to how "worth it" the whole thing is. Thanks for your insight! It's worth noting that once you have GE, it's good for 5 years. |
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Post by thebosma on Nov 3, 2018 14:47:42 GMT -6
That’s good to know. I knew it was good for at least a couple but didn’t realize it was 5.
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Post by venom on Nov 3, 2018 14:49:34 GMT -6
yeah, it's definitely easier when getting back in the US. you just push a few buttons at the kiosk and you're on your way.
the thing to keep in mind right now is that approval times tend to be either within two weeks of applying or two months. and then scheduling an interview can be a pain too. but if you've got time, that shouldn't be an issue.
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Post by thebosma on Nov 3, 2018 14:52:29 GMT -6
Trip isn’t until late June, so I’ve definitely got some time!
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Post by thebosma on Nov 3, 2018 14:53:03 GMT -6
Peoria is actually a place I can do my interview so the process of scheduling it supposedly isn’t too bad at all
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Post by sick2b on Nov 3, 2018 19:35:04 GMT -6
Has anyone been to San Juan, Puerto Rico?
Shopping for a January or February (Mom'n"Daughter) Southern Caribbean cruise, and prices for cruises leaving from San Juan are like half the price of those leaving from New York.
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Post by venom on Nov 3, 2018 20:29:41 GMT -6
Has anyone been to San Juan, Puerto Rico? Shopping for a January or February (Mom'n"Daughter) Southern Caribbean cruise, and prices for cruises leaving from San Juan are like half the price of those leaving from New York. yes, many times. although, i have not been there since the the 2017 hurricane season, so i can't answer any questions about that. but i enjoy it. the cruise ship port is in old san juan, which is your typical touristy caribbean city vibe. |
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Post by rango420 on Nov 4, 2018 9:07:25 GMT -6
Oh I forgot I need Atlanta recs ASAP thanks! The Porter is in my top 2 beer bars in the country. Homegrown for brunch. Last time I was there the aquarium had a fucking whale shark which was sweet and I’m generally not a fan of such places. The Porter was legit. |
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Post by Pale Hose on Nov 4, 2018 20:15:45 GMT -6
Denver was fun. Thanks for all the recommendations scoots, we ended up using quite a few (Avanti, Illegal Pete's, Uchi).
Iowa this week, but it's for work so not sure how much free time I'll have. I'll be in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids if anyone has recommendations, most likely just for dinner.
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Post by teekoh on Nov 4, 2018 21:09:30 GMT -6
Des Moines: Peace Tree, El Bait Shop, Exile for beer;
Americana, Wasabi Tao, Centro for nice dinner;
Fong’s, Tacopocalypse, Zombie Burger for casual/late night.
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Post by mookie on Nov 4, 2018 21:26:11 GMT -6
Yep, crab Rangoon pizza at Fong’s for sure
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Post by irvred on Nov 6, 2018 21:13:35 GMT -6
I’ve been at this Toronto airport for like five hours, they keep delaying my hour-long flight home! Everyone here seems slightly incompetent and the food is bad. Why aren’t airports better.
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Post by neader on Nov 6, 2018 21:15:51 GMT -6
Pearson ain't too bad. Maybe it's just because I love Toronto and think it's a criminally underrated city. How was Japan?
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Post by irvred on Nov 6, 2018 21:17:48 GMT -6
Japan was great but after the 13 hour flight back to this continent I don’t really have the patience for this shit.
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Post by rango420 on Nov 6, 2018 21:18:40 GMT -6
Other Atlanta reviews:
General Muir: Smoked fish plate was absolutely insane, top notch lox and smoked salmon and one of the best smoked trout salads I've ever had
Coca Cola museum: Late Capitalism! African Sodas are bad! South American sodas are great!
Fox BBQ: Very Fine!
Puppetry Museum: Extremely rules
Atomic Coffee: Fine!
Civil Rights Museum: Weirdly short and specific but well done!
Aviva by Kameel: Delicious!
Monday Night Brewing: very good beer
The Varsity: garbage but good garbage
hope this helps thanks for the recs everyone
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Post by mookie on Nov 7, 2018 20:21:40 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2018 20:25:55 GMT -6
WHAT THE FUCK
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Post by teekoh on Nov 7, 2018 20:37:04 GMT -6
PUT
THE DUCK
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Post by alady on Nov 7, 2018 21:39:12 GMT -6
IF ANYTHING HAPPENED TO THAT FINE-ASS DUCK SO HELP ME GOD
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Post by sick2b on Nov 8, 2018 6:06:29 GMT -6
Lol
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Post by sick2b on Nov 8, 2018 6:10:06 GMT -6
I finally found and booked that Mom'n'daughter, winter-escaping, battery-charging, cruise (woot woot!) We'll go to Baltimore on Feb 1 (any recs folks?) then cruise our ways for 12 days in the US virgin islands, St Lucia, Antigua, St Kitts and Nevis and St Maarten  |
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Post by alady on Nov 8, 2018 14:23:14 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 15:55:00 GMT -6
It knows I’m on my way.
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Post by alady on Nov 8, 2018 16:00:02 GMT -6
Duck with scoots!
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Post by zircona1 on Nov 8, 2018 16:25:16 GMT -6
We'll go to Baltimore on Feb 1 (any recs folks?) then cruise our ways for 12 days in the US virgin islands, St Lucia, Antigua, St Kitts and Nevis and St Maarten Have you ever been snorkeling? |
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