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Pay $42 more for Global Entry ($120) over TSA PreCheck ($78) only if you have one international arrival in five years or a card that reimburses the fee. Independent technical note mirroring the canonical version: https://www.mightytravels.com/2026/11/airport-security-programs-for-solo-travelers-pay-42-more-for-global-entry-or-skip-in-2026/
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