Monday, August 6, 2012

United Offers Rebate for Global Entry

United Airlines announced a compensation program for their elite travelers that will offer a $100 for eligible travelers who participate in the Global Entry Program. Here are the details: Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved travelers upon arrival in the United States. As a benefit of the 2012 MileagePlus® program, Premier Platinum, Premier 1K and Global ServicesSM members may be compensated for the $100 USD fee associated with a new application for Global Entry. Eligible members can obtain a credit toward the fee for new applications, in the form of a personalized, stored-value credit card code, which can be redeemed during the Global Entry application process. To verify eligibility, obtain the personalized code, and receive instructions on how to apply for Global Entry, please visit united.com/globalentrycompensation. Alternatively, members who have already applied for Global Entry between January 1, 2012 and August 31, 2012 are eligible for a $100 USD TravelBank credit, which can be used toward travel purchased through united.com. Eligible members may request the credit by submitting the following information to globalentrycredit@united.com: • Member’s MileagePlus number (eight-character, alphanumeric) • The name as it appears on the account • A confirmation of the Global Entry application submission, such as a payment summary screenshot, email confirmation, or approval letter. www.premieretravel.com