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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has expanded its Global Entry app to more airports, streamlining the arrival process for trusted travelers. This innovative technology allows members of CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs to complete their entry procedures while still on the plane, bypassing traditional portals and reducing wait times significantly.
Enhancing Traveler Experience at Airports
Troy A. Miller, CBP’s Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner, emphasized CBP’s commitment to enhancing the arrival process for trusted travelers. “CBP officers are often the first to welcome trusted travelers when they arrive home, and we want to continue to find ways to improve that experience through new technologies and innovations while maintaining the highest levels of security,” said Miller. This initiative underscores CBP’s dedication to speed, accuracy, and security in traveler processing.
Expanded Availability
By the end of 2024, the app will be available at all 77 U.S. international airports, significantly broadening its reach. Currently, the app can be used at 53 international ports of entry and all Preclearance locations across the United States. Currently, the app can be used at:
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Calgary International Airport
- Charleston International Airport
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport
- Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport
- Detroit Metro Airport
- Dublin Airport
- Edmonton International Airport
- Fort Meyers International Airport
- Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Harry Reid International Airport
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Honolulu International Airport
- John Wayne International Airport (CA)
- Kona International Airport
- L.F. Wade International Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport
- Lynden Pindling International Airport
- Melbourne International Airport (FL)
- Miami International Airport
- Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
- Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Oakland International Airport
- Ontario International Airport (CA)
- Orlando International Airport
- Orlando Sanford International Airport
- Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- Pittsburgh International Airport
- Queen Beatrix International Airport
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- San Diego International Airport
- San Francisco International Airport
- San Jose Mineta International Airport
- San Juan International Airport
- Seattle Tacoma International Airport
- Shannon International Airport
- St. Petersburg International Airport
- Tampa International Airport
- Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Vancouver International Airport
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- Winnipeg Richardson International Airport
How the App Works
Travelers can download the Global Entry app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Once landed, Global Entry members can complete their entry processing before leaving the plane. This process allows them to bypass the Global Entry kiosks and proceed directly to a CBP officer for final processing.
This expansion marks a significant step towards making travel more efficient and secure for trusted travelers.
Resources:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Global Entry Mobile Application
