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brooklynite

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50. Youndon't need to be wealthy to get Precheck...

Thu Feb 8, 2024, 07:24 PM

Feb 2024

Precheck in $80 for five years. Not a consequential amount on top of a plane fare.

You do need to be prepared to submit to a security screening.

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The wealthy are cutting the line at the airport, Disney World and ski resorts [View all] IronLionZion Feb 2024 OP

People with serious illnesses who have endurance issues should be the only mucifer Feb 2024 #1

*and those with TSA pre check BannonsLiver Feb 2024 #6

TSA Precheck is a separate process that includes background investigations IronLionZion Feb 2024 #10

I don't think I've waited more than 5 min with my TSA pre-check Cheezoholic Feb 2024 #29

TSA Pre-check works just fine, even in really busy airports. Liberal In Texas Feb 2024 #54

I've stopped going to concerts for the same reason. Try getting a decent seat at any venue. Lochloosa Feb 2024 #2

Ticket prices are completely insane IronLionZion Feb 2024 #4

Blame it on The Eagles. ificandream Feb 2024 #33

We like to see bands on the way up ... or down. Sky Jewels Feb 2024 #19

When I was young, I looked like Young Joseph Stalin GreenWave Feb 2024 #3

Theme parks Johnny2X2X Feb 2024 #5

Wait 12 hours then get stuck upside down for a few hours. CrispyQ Feb 2024 #20

I had Clear for a while, I thought is saved zero time Bristlecone Feb 2024 #7

CLEAR people still go through standard or TSA Precheck screening IronLionZion Feb 2024 #12

I flew from Seattle to Sacrmento Lifeafter70 Feb 2024 #26

Every place I've seen Clear, Ms. Toad Feb 2024 #45

i would love to stick my leg out and trip one . AllaN01Bear Feb 2024 #8

LA has rich people car lanes now Johonny Feb 2024 #9

I think anyone can use them. jimfields33 Feb 2024 #11

If you can afford it Johonny Feb 2024 #14

I'm sure that's true. jimfields33 Feb 2024 #24

If everybody uses the toll lane then nobody is brooklynite Feb 2024 #57

And here in the DC area, the price varies based on traffic IronLionZion Feb 2024 #18

As does Atlanta (with varying rates). RamblingRose Feb 2024 #31

If you imagine HOT lanes are only used by "rich" brooklynite Feb 2024 #56

it doesnt seem very secure to have zillions of loopholes in the security process Blues Heron Feb 2024 #13

TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry include background checks.... Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #43

Wouldn't the terrorists work that angle then? I heard you go down to Staples and get the card( after paying of course. ) Blues Heron Feb 2024 #46

I found my mother's ration stamps after she died. CrispyQ Feb 2024 #15

WWII ration stamps were frequently sold on the black market MichMan Feb 2024 #59

All this talk of ration stamps reminds me of the old S&H Green Stamps. CrispyQ Feb 2024 #67

Disgusting. Diamond_Dog Feb 2024 #16

We paid extra for the Disney "fast pass". honest.abe Feb 2024 #17

We went to Disney once and bamagal62 Feb 2024 #23

We're Going in 2 Weeks Deep State Witch Feb 2024 #34

If you can afford it, I do recommend it. Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #39

Thanks! Deep State Witch Feb 2024 #48

You've picked a good time to go Sympthsical Feb 2024 #51

CLEAR is in direct competition with Global Entry. sinkingfeeling Feb 2024 #21

No it's not. The misconception is they both have biometric identity verification IronLionZion Feb 2024 #22

Money over people RANDYWILDMAN Feb 2024 #25

Disneyland VIP pass with tour guide is the way though. My family loves Disney but I will only go with VIP as the lines MenloParque Feb 2024 #27

I am Casablanca shocked. Sneederbunk Feb 2024 #28

Those services just aren't worth it for me. Old Crank Feb 2024 #30

For one trip a year, I'd agree. Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #40

Define wealthy? Smackdown2019 Feb 2024 #32

Trump claims to be wealthy yet he's always asking his supporters for money IronLionZion Feb 2024 #36

This is what happens when there is no other alternative. Trains, people, trains. Joinfortmill Feb 2024 #35

I have CLEAR, but I'm just going to let it expire. marmar Feb 2024 #37

My travel card covers Global Entry, so yeah... Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #41

I have it already. I like it a lot marmar Feb 2024 #47

i get Clear for "free" as an American Express perk MistakenLamb Feb 2024 #38

J'accuse! brooklynite Feb 2024 #58

I'll be a little anti-leveler here I guess.. Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #42

in the US, everything is for sale mike_c Feb 2024 #44

Next thing you know Zeitghost Feb 2024 #49

Youndon't need to be wealthy to get Precheck... brooklynite Feb 2024 #50

For those looking for something new to rant about brooklynite Feb 2024 #52

Sadly nothing new here at all. Pacifist Patriot Feb 2024 #53

This is more slightly upper middle class than wealthy Sympthsical Feb 2024 #55

That's everywhere for a lot of things. EllieBC Feb 2024 #60

I never looked into Clear, got TSA Pre long ago. DFW Feb 2024 #61

German citizens are eligible for Global Entry, along with the following countries IronLionZion Feb 2024 #62

You are so right! Thanks! DFW Feb 2024 #66

I'm constantly searched and interrogated when I fly GenThePerservering Feb 2024 #63

I have TSA pre-check and global entry and am often selected for extra searching anyway IronLionZion Feb 2024 #64

I understand what you're saying GenThePerservering Feb 2024 #65