How the Pandemic Has Affected Travel
- 4 years ago
How the Pandemic
Has Affected Travel Though travel restrictions due
to the COVID-19 pandemic are
beginning to ease around the world,
new protocols will still be significant. Here are five important
changes you need to know about. 1. The deadline to get a Real ID for
domestic U.S. travel has been pushed back
from Oct. 1, 2020 to Oct. 1, 2021. 2. U.S. passport applications are
backed up by months. Renewing or
getting a new passport will likely take
several extra weeks than normal. 3. Applications for the U.S. Global Entry program,
in which pre-approved members can skip
customs when returning to the U.S.,
have been suspended until July 6. 4. The TSA PreCheck membership,
which is $15 cheaper than Global Entry,
remains a viable option. TSA recommends
making an appointment. 5. Fingerprint and iris-scanning program
Clear is currently offering its members
a three-month pause or
extension on their membership.
Has Affected Travel Though travel restrictions due
to the COVID-19 pandemic are
beginning to ease around the world,
new protocols will still be significant. Here are five important
changes you need to know about. 1. The deadline to get a Real ID for
domestic U.S. travel has been pushed back
from Oct. 1, 2020 to Oct. 1, 2021. 2. U.S. passport applications are
backed up by months. Renewing or
getting a new passport will likely take
several extra weeks than normal. 3. Applications for the U.S. Global Entry program,
in which pre-approved members can skip
customs when returning to the U.S.,
have been suspended until July 6. 4. The TSA PreCheck membership,
which is $15 cheaper than Global Entry,
remains a viable option. TSA recommends
making an appointment. 5. Fingerprint and iris-scanning program
Clear is currently offering its members
a three-month pause or
extension on their membership.