“Global Entry”: New Program to Speed U.S. Customs

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is testing an expedited screening process for low-risk U.S. travelers entering the country from international destinations. The voluntary program, called Global Entry, is similar to the Transportation Security Administration’s Registered Traveler program, which speeds travelers through airport security lanes but is not for those returning to the U.S. Global Entry is being piloted in three U.S. airports—New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport,