Walk Through Transportation Security Administration Check Point With Your Shoes On

TSA Pre✓™ Application Process Coming Fall 2013 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is announcing plans to implement a TSA Pre✓™ application process. The TSA Pre✓™ fee-based application process will allow U.S. citizens the opportunity to apply for expedited screening without a passport. When available, the application will be a two-step process: Fill out an online application. Verify identity and provide fingerprints at a TSA Pre✓™ enrollment center. Applicants may pay the anticipated $85 enrollment fee online, or at an enrollment center. There is a five-year term of eligibility, after which members will need to re-apply. TSA expects the vetting process to take approximately 2-3 weeks. A U.S. passport is not required to enroll. The first two enrollment locations, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND), will open in fall 2013 with plans to expand to additional enrollment sites nationwide. Applicants receive a confirmation letter via U.S. mail. Approved applicants are issued a ‘Known Traveler Number’ to be used when booking travel. Passengers enter their Known Traveler Number (KTN) in the ‘Known Traveler Field’ when booking their travel reservations. Passengers may also enter their KTN to their frequent flyer airline profiles, where it is stored for future reservations. Current TSA Pre✓™ participants, including those eligible via a CBP Trusted Traveler Program such as Global Entry, will continue to receive TSA Pre✓™ eligibility. Participants who opted-in through their airline frequent flyer program may want to consider applying for TSA Pre✓™, as they are more likely to be selected for TSA Pre✓™ expedited screening more often if they are vetted via the TSA Pre✓™ application process. Enrollment locations, contact information and hours of operation will be available fall 2013.

One Big Difference Between U.S. Government Pre Check and Global Entry Programs

What is the difference between this TSA Pre✓ Program and the Global Entry Program?

As far as my research covers, the Global Entry program is one of the Trusted Travelers Program. If you meet the qualifications for the Global Entry Program, and travel to the Netherlands, you may register for the FLUX program.

The TSA Pre✓ program is for passengers flying domestically.

What are the benefits of both of these programs?
Although these are not a guarantee, please continue to cooperate with TSA.
Time saving features.
Keep your shoes on!
Keep your belt on.
Keep your lap top in it's case.


Beginning in October of 2013

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TSA Pre Check Program Saves Shoe and Belt Time

October 4th 2013

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced that it began testing a limited, voluntary passenger pre-screening initiative with a small known traveler population at four U.S. airports. The TSA Pre✓™ initiative implements a key component of the agency's intelligence-driven, risk-based approach to security. This pilot program will help assess measures designed to enhance security by placing more focus on pre-screening individuals who volunteer information about themselves prior to flying in order to potentially expedite the travel experience.

"As TSA moves further away from a one-size-fits-all approach, our ultimate goal is to provide the most effective security in the most efficient way possible," said TSA Administrator John S. Pistole. "By learning more about travelers through information they voluntarily provide, and combining that information with our other layers of security, we can focus more resources on higher-risk and unknown passengers. This new screening system holds great potential to strengthen security while significantly enhancing the travel experience whenever possible for passengers."

During this pilot, TSA will use pre-screening capabilities to make intelligence-based risk assessments on passengers who voluntarily participate in the TSA Pre✓™ program and are flying domestically from one of the four pilot sites: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Dallas/Fort Worth International and Miami International airports. Eligible participants include certain frequent flyers from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines as well as members of the Customs and Border Protection's (CBP's)

Trusted Traveler programs, including Global Entry, SENTRI, and NEXUS, who are U.S. citizens and are flying on participating airlines. If successful, TSA plans to expand the pilot to include additional airlines, as well as other airports that participate in CBP's Global Entry program, once operationally ready.

Eligible passengers may be referred to a lane where they will experience expedited screening. TSA will always incorporate random and unpredictable security measures throughout the airport and no individual will be guaranteed expedited screening. TSA's multi-layered approach to security also includes behavior detection officers, explosives-detection systems, canine teams, and federal air marshals, among other measures both seen and unseen.

As part of the agency's risk-based security initiative, TSA is in the process of testing several other new screening initiatives, including a program designed to provide positive ID verification for airline pilots and the use of expanded behavior detection techniques, in addition to the recent changes in screening procedures for children.

Only through its partnership with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and CBP is TSA able to operationalize this pre-screening pilot initiative in an effort to further strengthen aviation security.

For more information about TSA's risk-based security initiatives, visit www.tsa.gov.

Eyes are Smiling and Saving Time During Travel-- Beam Me up Scottie

Global Entry with Expedited Entry into the Netherlands The Netherlands FLUX: The Fast Low Risk Universal Crossing (FLUX) expedites and secures international travel with an automated border passage program. This program is open to both U.S. and Dutch citizens. Only U.S. citizens with a valid U.S. machine-readable passport can participate in FLUX through the U.S. Global Entry and Dutch Privium programs. U.S. citizens must first become a Global Entry member and then be approved for the Dutch Privium program. For Dutch citizens please refer directly to FLUX, Click here Privium offers preferred treatment for travelers at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for a fee. Dutch and U.S. citizens are eligible for the program. Privium offers two options: A Basic program with fast lanes for border passage and security checks, and a Plus program that adds lounge access, priority parking and business class check-in with 18 different airlines, even with an economy ticket. For more information on the Privium program and application. Must be a member of the Global Entry Program. Here is the link for the Flux application https://www.flux-alliance.eu/uploads/tx_dartagnan/FLUX_Application_form.pdf 1. Be a U.S. citizen eligible for Global Entry. 2. Be free of violations of U.S. or international laws, including customs, immigration or agriculture laws 3. Be a mimimum height of 4 feet 11 inches -- the Privium iris scan is mounted at about this height 4. Be a Global Entry member before applying to Privium.

Traveling to Australia? Want to save time?

SmartGate Streamlined entry into Australia SmartGate is a simple way for eligible travellers arriving into Australia's international airports to self-process through passport control. The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service will extend the use of SmartGate to US Global Entry members on a trial basis from 1 November 2012. To be eligible to use SmartGate in Australia you must: be a currently registered member of the US Global Entry Program be flying into Australia travel on a valid US ePassport; and be aged 16 years or older. SmartGate performs the customs and immigration checks usually conducted by an Australian Customs and Border Protection officer. It uses the data in the ePassport and face recognition technology to securely and efficiently process passengers. Benefits of using SmartGate SmartGate gives you a choice about how you are processed at passport control in Australia. You can choose to be cleared by an Australian Customs and Border Protection officer or use SmartGate to self-process. Using SmartGate to self-process may be faster than waiting for a Customs and Border Protection officer, particularly during busy travel periods. SmartGate is a simple two-step process involving a kiosk and a gate. US Global Entry Program members are advised that the trial does not change the visa requirements or the visa process for travel to Australia. For more information about obtaining a visa to enter Australia, visit the Embassy of Australia website.

Stop Taking Your Shoes off During Airport Security Checks (TSA)

Wait. How can I do that? The United States TSA, Tranportation Security Administration has everyone take off their shoes! Easy! Sign up for the Trusted Traveler Program called Global Entry. Do you travel internationally and want to move more quickly through security check points? In the summer of 2013 the U.S. Government rolled out the multiple Trusted Traveler Program. For the individual traveler, like yourself the best program I could find is called Global Entry. According to the fact sheet becoming a member of this program would mean No more removing your shoes during TSA check points. No More removing your belt No more lap top removal from your lap top carrying case. Quick and easy. This is what I discovered so far; Trusted Traveler Program-- Global Entry Apply Now with the Global Online Enrollment System (GOES). The Global Entry online application is part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Global Online Enrollment System (GOES), which is used for all CBP Trusted Traveler program applications. (GOES) I had difficulty finding the initial application to start the process on this website. I am thinking that the best thing to do is find an enrollment center at one of your favorite airports. http://www.globalentry.gov/locations.html Has the list handy and a NEW one just opened up in DC, near the White House. Here's the registration information; Every individual who applies for Global Entry - including children - must create an individual GOES account and submit a separate Global Entry application. Each pays the non-refundable $100 application fee via credit card or electronic bank transfer. After accepting your completed application and fee, CBP will review your application. If your application is conditionally approved, your GOES account will instruct you to schedule an appointment for an interview at a Global Entry Enrollment Center. Each applicant in a household must schedule a separate interview. I am curious how the process goes for you so please post your experience with this new program. Be Healthy, Nurse G

Trusted Traveler Program- Nexis

Direct from the US Government fact sheet on the Traveler Program Ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the beginning of summer 2013. NEXUS • NEXUS, an expedited travel program for air, land, and sea border crossings along the northern border, is a partnership between the Canadian and U.S. Governments, through the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and CBP. • There are currently over 834,000 members enrolled in the NEXUS program. • NEXUS costs $50 and is valid for 5 years. Participants receive a photo identification, proximity Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and biometrically-enabled NEXUS card. NEXUS participants are vetted on an ongoing basis by both CBSA, Canada Border Services Agency and CBP, the U.S.Customs and Border Protection. Safe and Healthy travels, Nurse G

You Want Me to do What?

Alternative title:
Travel Alert Information- Health- 2 of 2


This government website covers the health of travel,


Covering my tips and opinions on the CDC travel Health website.

Ways to Save Business Travelers Time

What an exciting time in our global economy! Changes are happening rapidly every day.

The U. S. Government has five programs to save Business and Frequent travelers time. We all know time equals money.

On Oct. 4, 2011 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency, CBP.gov have teamed up for this Homeland Security Initiative, launching a pilot programs expediting the screening of U.S. Citizens who are traveling.

Here is the list of programs. Posting a blog on each program. I really think you will like this!

1. TSA Trusted Traveler

Also called TSA PreCheck. I like the name Trusted Traveler better.

The CBP has partnered with TSA on this Department of Homeland Security initiative,
designed to help TSA focus resources on higher-risk and unknown passengers while
expediting the process for lower-risk and known passengers.

U.S. citizens who are members of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI.

Trusted Traveler programs are eligible to participate in the TSA pilot.

According to the American Association of Airport Executives an article in Airport Magazine stated the program is set for 2nd quarter of 2012 to roll out in LAX, Las Vegas International airport and Minneapolis - St. Paul International airport.

This program Began at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport, Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, and Miami International Airport.

I am sure that was a HUGE undertaking, based on the size of the initial four airports.


Business travelers are impressed with
the respect the new program "Trusted Traveler"
offers the frequent traveler.


Safe and healthy travels,

Nurse G

Safety Awards

The 2012 Olympic Safety Awards for the design and construction of the Olympic stadium.
Brian Nimick, the Chief Executive of the British Safety Council oversaw the Olympic Delivery Authority Awards. ( ODA )Judged by the British Safety Council.

The focus on safety and health before the Olympics is important for a successful event.
As travelers heading to the Olympics, the preparation and awards encouraged employees to pay attention to safety details.


Some of the awards given for 2012 Construction for the Olympic Village;

1. Worker of the Year Award was presented to Huw Preece working on the primary foul drainage and pumping station.

2. Supervisor of the Year Award was presented to Sean Melody from the structures, bridges and highways construction team.

3. The Environmental individual performance Award was presented to Andy Bassett from the Aquatics Centre construction team.

4. Manager of the Year Award was presented to Thomas Faulkner from the structures, bridges and highways team.

5. The Commitment to Exemplar Performance was awarded to Team Stadium for their work on the construction of the Olympic Stadium.

6. The Project Performance Award was presented to the ‘Park Health’ occupational healthcare team based on site.

7. The Environmental Project Performance Award was presented to the construction team for the Weymouth and Portland sailing facilities.

The Team Training Award was presented to the Enabling Works team for their work on the north of the Olympic Park.

The Zero Tolerance – Workforce Engagement Award was presented to the Olympic Village team.

10. The Lessons Learned Award was presented to the Enabling Works team.




To view the Olympic Torch route: