Global Entry reopens at US airports after closure and hours-long delays

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThere are approximately 13 million travelers enrolled in the Global Entry program, which includes PreCheck as a perk. It is available at 62 airports (AFP/Getty)The Trump administration has reinstated the Global Entry program, which expedites US customs and immigration clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers.The Department of Homeland Security had suspended the program on February 22, initially planning to also suspend the TSA PreCheck, but later reversed this decision.DHS stated the suspension was necessary to preserve limited funds and personnel during a partial government shutdown.The temporary halt led to queues of three hours or more at some US airports for international arrivals, prompting airlines and travel groups to push for its return.Funding for DHS, which oversees the TSA, expired on February 14 amidst congressional disagreements over immigration enforcement.In fullUS restarts Global Entry program after TSA PreCheck U-turnThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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