Shortcuts in life are rare, and road warriors are accustomed to working hard to climb the ladder of success. Still, there are a few time-tested fast tracks to special perks that travelers pick up along the way. Be sure to take advantage of them if you’re looking for an extra oomph in your travel repertoire.
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A Pre-Check is now so common that in some airports, the general lines can actually be faster. But airports with CLEAR lanes give Pre-Checkers a leg up. While a fee is involved for most travelers to join this expedited path through security using fingerprints or iris scans, the most frequent Delta fliers are treated to a discounted or even free membership. If you’ve got Delta Medallion status, it’s beneficial to sign up.
This story is from the September 2019 edition of Business Traveler.
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