The New York Times – Travel:
Passengers heading from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle will now clear U.S. customs before boarding instead of stopping once they’ve crossed the border.
Category: Customs and Border Protection (US)
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Need a U.S. Visa and Want to Skip a 12-Month Line? That’ll Be $750
The New York Times – Travel:
A new fast-track program will allow certain visa applicants to pay a premium and secure an interview within 10 business days.
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Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program
The New York Times – Travel:
The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
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TSA PreCheck Is Back, but Global Entry Is Paused. What’s Going On?
The New York Times – Travel:
Blaming a partial government shutdown, officials suspended the expedited arrival program this week, but some travelers are seeing inconsistencies at airports.
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Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know
The New York Times – Travel:
Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
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Palm Beach Rallies Behind a Restaurant Manager Held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
After nearly two weeks in detention, José Gonzalez, the popular host of an upscale restaurant, returns home.
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Flying Abroad? Get Ready for New Facial-Recognition Tech at Departure Gates.
The New York Times – Travel:
New facial-recognition tools being tested at Orlando International Airport could soon be keeping track of travelers at departure gates across the country.
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Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’
The New York Times – Travel:
Although passports with an “X” marker remain valid, a new federal rule requires airlines on their internal information system to mark passengers with an “M” or an “F.”