20+ Airport Hacks for Faster Security, Immigration, and Boarding with Leigh Rowan
#219: Learn every way to skip security lines, breeze through immigration, and save time at the airport. We cover the programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR, as well as smart check-in tactics, must-have apps, and insider tricks to save time when you travel.
Leigh Rowan is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a full-service travel management company. Prior to that, he was the COO of The Points Guy.
Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/fast-track-airport-security-and-immigration-leigh-rowan
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Resources Mentioned
Luggage Shipping
Luggage Forward
Luggage Free
Ship Sticks
Ship & Play
Airport Wait Time Trackers: MyTSA App | MiFlight
Reserve Airport Screening Times
Denver: DEN Reserve
Rome: QPass
Pre Approved Screening
Global Entry
TSA PreCheck
CLEAR | CLEAR Mobile
SENTRI Card
NEXUS
Cross Border Xpress
ETIAS
Automated Immigration Clearance Service (SES)
Best Credit Cards That Offer Global Entry, TSA PreCheck And Clear
Appointment Scanner
Airport Concierge: CLEAR Ambassador Assist
Airport Lost and Found Retrieval: CLEAR Scout
Airport Lounge Membership: Priority Pass
Mobile Passport Control
E-Visas: Sherpa
APEC Business Travel Card
ATH Podcast
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Full Show Notes
(00:00) Introduction
(02:11) How Early Should You Arrive at the Airport?
(05:08) Days and Times to Avoid the Airport
(06:41) The Most Efficient Ways to Check In
(11:13) How to Save Time at Airport Security
(14:53) Skipping the Line at Denver International Airport
(19:25) TSA Pre and Global Entry
(21:29) Easiest Way to Make a Global Entry Appointment
(24:53) CLEAR: How It Works and How to Get It for Free
(27:52) Extra Perks You Get with CLEAR
(30:23) CLEAR, Pre-TSA, and Global Entry for Children
(35:43) The First-Class Terminal and Private Lounge Experience
(40:44) Quick Recap
(41:42) How to Leverage Airport Greeters
(44:59) Boarding Tips and Tricks
(47:38) Passing Through Immigration
(50:12) Why You Should Upgrade to a Biometric Passport
(51:45) The Importance of Travel Authorization (Visa)
(54:29) Is Sitting in Front of the Plane Actually Worth It?
(55:26) The APEC Business Travel Card
(1:00:05) Return Tickets for International Travel
(1:01:44) Cheapest Airport Tip: Always Carry a Pen
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