Global Entry

Air Premia Joins TSA PreCheck® Program, Expediting Security Screening for U.S. Travelers

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Monday, April 1, 2024

The TSA PreCheck® program expedites the security screening process at participating U.S. airports.

Key Points: 
  • The TSA PreCheck® program expedites the security screening process at participating U.S. airports.
  • Eligible passengers enrolled in the TSA PreCheck program can enjoy the expedites security screening process at Air Premia's U.S. gateway city airports—Los Angeles, Newark, and San Francisco (launching May 17, 2024).
  • The TSA PreCheck program currently has more than 90 member airlines worldwide, and Air Premia is the third Korean national carrier to join.
  • By joining the TSA PreCheck program, we hope to further enhance our passengers' overall travel experience on Air Premia."

New Global Entry Enrollment Center to open at Ontario International Airport as global travel continues to grow

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday unveiled the new Global Entry Enrollment Center at California's most popular airport.

Key Points: 
  • ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday unveiled the new Global Entry Enrollment Center at California's most popular airport .
  • Up until now, the nearest Global Entry Enrollment Center has been at Los Angeles International Airport.
  • To set up an interview at the Global Entry Enrollment Center, travelers must first receive online pre-approval .
  • The Global Entry Enrollment Center comes as ONT has seen international travel volumes double over the past year, with popular direct flights to Taiwan, Mexico and Latin America.

Marriott Bonvoy® Introduces New Cobrand Credit Cards From American Express® And Chase Designed For People Who Live to Travel And Want To Earn Points Faster

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Bonvoy®, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International, announces the expansion of its U.S. cobrand credit card portfolio with the introduction of the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card from Chase. These new cards are designed for consumers seeking to quickly accumulate points toward free stays at more than 8,100 hotels and resorts participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program and includes an extraordinary portfolio  of luxury and lifestyle properties, All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy™, and more than 70,000 premium rentals on Homes & Villas by Marriott International® around the globe.  

Key Points: 
  • These enhancements follow upgraded benefits introduced earlier this year for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase and the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card from American Express.
  • The annual fee for the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card and Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card from Chase is $250.
  • New eligible Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card Members and Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card from Chase members can earn 125,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after they spend $4,000 in eligible purchases on their Card in the first three months.
  • Learn more about the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card here .The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card annual fee will be increasing to $650.

Summer Travel Boom -- Experts Reveal Which Tools are Worth Sharpening to Circumvent Travel Stress, High Prices and Inconvenience

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Well, it seems that travel is finally back -- at least leisure travel, anyway -- but so too are some of the old pet peeves, including delays, lost luggage, and getting stuck in the dreaded middle seat. Now that consumer travel is quickly approaching pre-pandemic levels, it may be time to blow the dust off some of those tried-and-true travel tools or download some new ones to make traveling a bit more tolerable, and even enjoyable.

Key Points: 
  • "They do a great job with all of their features, including being able to chat with an agent on-demand.
  • While Chris Lopinto, founder of ExpertFlyer, is an air travel and tech expert, his go-to list for travel hacking apps is simple.
  • Oftentimes the best travel tips are subtle reminders of activities to complete before leaving the house or everyday travel tools hiding in plain sight.
  • To listen to the interviews and see all the favorite travel tools from these, and other travel experts, visit ExpertFlyer's blog .

The Passport Place Partners With Affirm To Give U.S. Passport Seekers Increased Payment Flexibility

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Monday, December 20, 2021

Through their partnership with Affirm, The Passport Place is on a mission to connect U.S. citizens to the world by tackling the prohibitive cost of obtaining passports.

Key Points: 
  • Through their partnership with Affirm, The Passport Place is on a mission to connect U.S. citizens to the world by tackling the prohibitive cost of obtaining passports.
  • With The Passport Place, eligible customers can begin the process of applying for their passport with no cost upfront and payments spread out over time.
  • Our partnership with Affirm aims to make it more budget-friendly for U.S. citizens to acquire their passport."
  • The Passport Place is a travel document consultant, assisting travelers with their passport and travel document needs.

CompoSecure Partners with Oxygen, a Leading Digital Financial Platform, to Help Fuel the Expected Travel and Spending Boom

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Elements sets the standard for the rewarding experience consumers will have now as travel, restaurants and shopping reopen, said Hussein Ahmed, CEO of Oxygen.

Key Points: 
  • Elements sets the standard for the rewarding experience consumers will have now as travel, restaurants and shopping reopen, said Hussein Ahmed, CEO of Oxygen.
  • CompoSecure was selected for this new card program because of its manufacturing capabilities and capacity, which expedites the time to market.
  • Neither Roman DBDR nor CompoSecure gives any assurance that either Roman DBDR or CompoSecure will achieve its expectations.
  • These documents can also be obtained free of charge by contacting CompoSecure at: Marc P. Griffin, ICR for CompoSecure, 646-277-1290, [email protected] .

Capital One Launches Venture X, Its New Class Of Travel Card, Which Helps Fuel People's Passion For Travel

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Capital One (NYSE: COF) today launched Venture X, its new class of travel card.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Capital One (NYSE: COF) today launched Venture X, its new class of travel card.
  • Capital One (NYSE: COF) today launched Venture X, its new class of travel card.
  • "While the travel experience may look different for some people right now, it continues to be a passion point for many.
  • In addition to Capital One Travel, Venture X cardholders can get unlimited access to Capital One Lounges.

The U.S. American Express Business Platinum Card® Is Now More Powerful than Ever with Enhanced Business and Travel Benefits

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) launched a new American Express Business Platinum Card in the U.S. that delivers new benefits in top business spending categories, differentiated services, travel perks, and the powerful backing of American Express.

Key Points: 
  • Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) launched a new American Express Business Platinum Card in the U.S. that delivers new benefits in top business spending categories, differentiated services, travel perks, and the powerful backing of American Express.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211014005313/en/
    The U.S. American Express Business Platinum Card is Now More Powerful than Ever with Enhanced Business and Travel Benefits (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are continuing to see strong demand and spending on our Business Card products as our Card Members invest in areas like technology, recruitment, and software to adapt and grow their businesses, said Anna Marrs, Group President, American Express.
  • As customers needs evolve, American Express continues to add new benefits and features to its Cards to meet those changing needs.
  • From July 2020 through June 2021, nearly 90% of U.S. Business Platinum Card Members used their Card to spend on key business services like wireless, technology, software, shipping, and recruitment.

Chase Reveals New Benefits Coming to Sapphire Preferred and Reserve Credit Cards

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Today, Chase announces new benefits that will be added to the Sapphire Preferred and Reserve credit cards.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Chase announces new benefits that will be added to the Sapphire Preferred and Reserve credit cards.
  • The new benefits will build on the value that both Sapphire Preferred and Reserve already offer and incorporate more ways to earn and redeem to meet cardmembers where they are spending today.
  • The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club will be developed in collaboration with industry leaders in airport lounges, Airport Dimensions.
  • When Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club locations open, lounges will be available to Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers, as well as Members of Priority Pass.

Global Airport Kiosk Market (2020 to 2025) - Growth, Trends, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, August 21, 2020

Currently, more than 40 airports in the United States, including major airports, like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), among others, are installed with these systems.

Key Points: 
  • Currently, more than 40 airports in the United States, including major airports, like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), among others, are installed with these systems.
  • For instance, in 2017, Hermes Airports, the operator of Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and Paphos International Airport (PFO) partnered with Innovative Travel Solutions (Vancouver International Airport) to deploy biometric kiosks at the immigration areas.
  • Along with such robust construction plans, the airports are rapidly investing in technologies to enhance the efficiency of airport operations and passenger experience.
  • The aforementioned factors are anticipated to propel the Asia-Pacific airport kiosk market with the highest growth during the forecast period.