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All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

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

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Chris Hutchins

Business, Education, Investing, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Self-improvement

4.7 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

#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 Partner Deals Trust & Will: Get 15% off personalized, legally binding estate plans Green Chef: 50% off your first meal kit + 2 months of free salad with code ALLTHEHACKSFREE Stable: 50% off your first year of my favorite digital mailbox NetSuite: Free KPI checklist to upgrade your business performance DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals 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 Leave a review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Email for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] 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 Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | X | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Airports can be a nightmare, or they can be a breeze.

0:06.0

It all comes down to knowing the right strategies.

0:09.0

So today, with the help of my good friend Lee Rowan, we are going to make sure you know more than a dozen different tricks and hacks to skip security lines, breeze through immigration, and avoid all the big travel headaches.

0:20.0

We'll cover the basics like whether pre-check, global entry, or clear are worth it,

0:24.8

but we're also going to go deep down the rabbit hole and share things that I didn't even know

0:29.5

existed until I spent hours researching this episode.

0:33.1

So assuming you don't love wasting your time in crowded lines, I think you will love this one.

0:38.7

I'm Chris Hutchins. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with a friend or leave a comment or

0:42.8

review. And if you want to keep upgrading your life, money, and travel, click follow or

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