20+ Airport Hacks for Faster Security, Immigration, and Boarding with Leigh Rowan

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

#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

• Ep #182: Shortcuts to Elite Travel Status with Greg the Frequent Miler
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• Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [e-mail]

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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