Earlier this year, I signed up for the Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Global Entry Program. I have traveled to Europe twice and Canada once since then and for me, it has already paid for itself. This is one government program that outdoes expectations.
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This weekend we take a look at the actions of the Customs and Border Protection folk. We learn that TSA has started pat-downs in bus terminals, ferries, and even subways. And, Delta and Continental have raised international baggage fees, just in time for the summer travel push. Thanks guys.
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Since its inception on June 6, 2008, Global Entry members have processed their international arrivals 75,058 times on one of the 14 Dulles self-help kiosks. Global Entry lines are short and each session lasts less than one minute.
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New Hoover Dam bridge will cut 14,000 cars and trucks a day from the two lanes over the Hoover Dam. Drug-sniffing customs dog finds pot in boxes of chocolate. Miracle on the Hudson movie on its way.
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There are more problems for travelers with laptops than just passing through Customs and Border Protection, including when traveling within the US. Ned Levi gives you his Top 10 tips (plus 2 special tips) to protect your laptop and data while traveling.
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Since 9/11, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has had a program of random inspection of electronic media at the border. Without reasonable suspicion or probable cause, CBP has confiscated laptops and other electronic devices for weeks or even years. Ned Levi brings you up to date on the latest news about this serious problem for international travelers.
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A recent Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Newark was diverted to Bradley International and sat on the tarmac for almost 4 hours. Ned Levi looks at the problems of the flight and discusses applying the “3 hour tarmac limit” to international flights and carriers flying to and from the US which are currently not covered by the rule.
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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have joined efforts to remind summer travelers of document requirements to travel into both countries.
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Congress after years of lobbying by the travel and tourism community across the country, has finally begun to realize the positive impact of tourism dollars on our economy. Every visitor brings, literally, hundreds of dollars a day into the economic stream through entrance fees, sales taxes, meals, hotels, rental cars, gasoline purchases, souvenir sales and [...]
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Even if you’re not a terrorist or anything akin to one, you too can spend extra time getting through customs. Ask as many times as you want, you’ll never be told what you might have done. You’re guilty until proven innocent.
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