Although I don't travel to Canada all that often, the several trips I do each year have made my NEXUS membership well worth the cost in both dollars and time.  This also allows me Global Entry access, at half of the cost ($50 instead of $100) if I paid for Global Entry membership alone.  

I recently received some information highlighting recent updates to the program.  For as much of a hassle as security screening can be for frequent travelers, ...

For the past year, we've been seeing more airports coming online with the TSA Pre-Check program, which allows certain airline customers (elites), and members of a trusted traveler program (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI) to get the chance to use an expedited security lane when flying on a qualifying domestic itinerary. We've discussed Pre-Check several times on UPGRD, with information on the start of the program, steps you can take to ensure you receive pre-check access, the expansion of the ...

As a frequent traveler, one of my biggest frustrations is the security screening process.  Even with the benefits of elite status typically allowing a shorter line, the process is at best, an annoyance.  I have been following the news about the PreCheck roll out closely, since I would welcome anything to make this process less of a hassle.  

Just as a reminder, the TSA describes PreCheck program as:

TSA Pre✓™ is a pre-screening initiative that ...

I'm on my way back to Kansas City after spending the past four days on the oneworld MegaDO. Sponsored by American Airlines, Hyatt Hotels, MilePoint, and oneworld, we participated in everything from evacuation drills and flight training at AA's training facility in Dallas, to a tour of Boeing's 737 manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, as well as an opportunity to tour the Qantas A380 and a brand new Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300.

This morning, I had my first ...

For US residents traveling frequently from international destinations, Global Entry can be a big help upon returning to the US, as it allows for expedited entry for pre-approved travelers.  For US citizens and Canadians that travel between Canada and the US, NEXUS works in a similar manner, for arrival via airplane into Canada, and in pre-clearance for flights from Canada to the US.  In addition, NEXUS card holders can get expedited clearance at the border when crossing via ...