United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the expansion of Global Entry office hours in six locations to accommodate increased summer travel. The extended hours will be implemented in New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Mobile, Gulfport, and Huntsville during May, June, and July.
The specific changes include:
- New Orleans Airport: Sundays 9 am-1 pm; Tuesdays 4-7 pm; Thursdays 4-7 pm; Saturdays 9 am-1 pm.
- Memphis Airport: Starting May 23rd - Mondays through Fridays from 4-5 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 6 pm.
- Nashville Airport Terminal 1: Starting May 23rd - Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm; Mondays through Fridays from 4-6 pm; Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
- Gulfport/Biloxi Airport Room 216: Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm.
- Huntsville International Airport: Tuesdays through Thursdays from 4-8 pm; Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm.
- Mobile Regional Airport: Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3-7 pm; Fridays from the same time frame and Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm.
Applicants who are conditionally approved for Global Entry are encouraged to use CBP’s Enrollment on Arrival interview process. This allows them to complete their required interviews upon returning from a foreign location at participating airports without needing a scheduled appointment.
Global Entry is part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Trusted Traveler programs. It offers modified screening for pre-approved members, enhancing security by being more efficient during screenings while facilitating legitimate trade and travel. The program currently has over ten million members worldwide.
Successful applicants also gain access to the TSA PreCheck program. To enroll in any Trusted Traveler program, including Global Entry, applicants must undergo thorough background checks and an in-person interview before approval.
CBP officers and agriculture specialists lead the agency's border security mission at Ports of Entry. They screen international travelers and cargo while searching for illicit items such as narcotics, unreported currency, weapons, counterfeit goods, prohibited agriculture products, invasive weeds and pests that could threaten public safety or economic vitality.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection describes itself as "America's frontline" with over "65,000+ men and women" protecting America across various terrains. The agency emphasizes its role in facilitating safe travel and trade while ensuring national security through innovation and collaboration.
