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Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports .

At airports, program members proceed to the Global Entry lanes where processing technology will be used to expedite the members by capturing a photo to verify their membership. Once the photo has been captured, the member will receive on-screen instructions and proceed to a CBP officer who will confirm that you have successfully completed the process.

Travelers must be pre-approved for the Global Entry program. All applicants undergo a rigorous background check and in-person interview before enrollment. If a traveler was unable to schedule an interview at an Enrollment Center prior to their international travel, they have an option to complete their interview via Enrollment on Arrival upon their arrival to the United States.

Another upcoming processing technology option for travelers will be the Global Entry Mobile App. This app will enable members to validate their arrival to the U.S. on their iOS or Android device prior to entering the Federal Inspection Services area.

While Global Entry’s goal is to speed travelers through the process, members may still be selected for further examination when entering the United States. Any violation of the program’s terms and conditions will result in the appropriate enforcement action and termination of the traveler’s membership privileges.

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SOUTHLAKE, Texas – April 25, 2024 – Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider powering the global travel industry, today announced a new multi-year agreement with National Travel, a global travel agency ranked among the Top 25 Travel Management Companies in the United States by Business Travel News .  The new agreement gives National Travel, which books a considerable amount of government travel, access to the robust travel content in the Sabre travel marketplace, helping to drive efficiencies and support its revenue growth goals. National Travel’s migration to Sabre is underway with an anticipated successful launch of the program later this quarter.

“When we consider our partners, we have high standards and Sabre exceeds those standards,” said Ted Lawson, President/CEO, National Travel. “We are bringing all of Sabre’s content, innovation and customization tools to our customers and in return, they will have easier access, opportunities to increase revenue and ultimately be more efficient.”

National Travel will benefit from a range of Sabre solutions to help them enhance the traveler experience, including:

• Efficient access to real-time NDC offers that are easy to shop, compare, book, and service alongside traditional ATPCO/EDIFACT options and low-cost carrier content. Sabre is the first and currently only global distribution system (GDS) to power NDC content for Atriis, GetThere, SAP Concur, and Wooba, each of which is a leading online booking tool.
• Content Services for Lodging , which helps increase hotel attachment rates by unlocking access to 2M+ global property options and enhanced retailing capabilities to find the right property and rate more easily for travelers.
• Automated Exchanges , which enables agencies to automatically search and reprice up to 80% of ticket exchanges. Not only does this boost productivity by up to 20%, but it saves up to 20 minutes per transaction.

“We are grateful for the trust National Travel has placed in Sabre,” said Andy Finkelstein, Senior Vice President Global Agency Sales, Sabre Travel Solutions. “Our teams work seamlessly to integrate complex systems that ultimately translate into easier access for customers and greater content and capabilities that enable them to serve global travel needs with more ease and confidence.”

Sabre is the largest GDS provider for US civilian and military government travel system segments and won the 2017, 2018 and 2019 NDTA Corporate Distinguished Service Award by the National Defense Transportation Association. Sabre’s marketplace includes travel content from more than 400 airlines, 2M+ lodging options, and hundreds of tour operators, rail, car rental, and cruise providers, to sell customized travel packages from suppliers around the world. National Travel has access to a full spectrum of bookable content, can rely on intuitive workflows, and tap into Sabre’s unique workspace customization.

“Sabre’s presence in North America continues to expand, grow, and we continue to win new business from travel management companies and agencies across the globe because of differentiation, customization and excellence in customer service,” said Todd Arthur, Managing Director – North America Agency, Americas Delivery & Global Corporate Solutions, Sabre Travel Solutions.

About Sabre Corporation

Sabre Corporation is a software and technology company that takes on the biggest opportunities and solves the most complex challenges in travel. The Company connects travel suppliers and buyers around the globe and across the ecosystem through innovative products and next-generation technology solutions. Sabre harnesses speed, scale and insights to build tomorrow’s technology today – empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries around the world. For more information visit  www.sabre.com . 

About National Travel

An experienced government contractor serving federal, state and local governments. We are ranked among the Top 25 Travel Management Companies in the United States according to “Business Travel News.” Over 40 years of experience managing travel for corporate, government, and leisure clients all over the world, from small, independent businesses to large conglomerates and government agencies. www.nationaltravel.com

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Global Entry is a government-run membership program that allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to use expedited security lines when returning to the United States from travel abroad. It’s one of several “trusted traveler programs” along with TSA PreCheck and NEXUS. Here’s what you need to know about how Global Entry works to help you decide if it’s worth it for you.

What does Global Entry do?

In the United States, Global Entry clearance speeds up the time it takes to get through the customs line when arriving from an international location. Instead of waiting in the typical long lines formed when multiple international flights arrive at the airport or a ship full of passengers disembarks at the port, those with Global Entry membership can check in at a designated kiosk or via the Global Entry mobile app, bypassing the need to wait in a queue.

How to get Global Entry

Global Entry is a Trusted Traveler Program run by the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department. Membership in this program is limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. legal permanent residents, and Mexican nationals. There are also some countries that have arrangements with the U.S. and the Global Entry program to help expedite entry and exit with those countries. You can find a list of currently participating partner nations here .

For those who fit the residency criteria, there’s a few steps to apply for a Global Entry card:

• Go to the Trusted Traveler website and create an account.
• Fill out the application. You’ll be asked a number of questions including your legal name, Social Security number, address and other identifying information.
• Pay a non-refundable application fee of $100. You can pay with a credit card or by electronic bank transfer. Some travel credit cards offer an application fee reimbursement if you charge it to the card. More on that below.
• Wait for an email from the Trusted Traveler system indicating your status has changed. This might typically take around two to three weeks, although some online users have reported faster results (and some, slower results). Once you receive notice that your status has changed, you can log into your account to see if you’ve received conditional approval or been denied. If you were denied, there will be a note indicating why. If you were conditionally approved, the next step is to set up an interview at an Enrollment Center. The Trusted Traveler site indicates this could take anywhere from four to six months. A quicker option if it aligns with your travel plans is the Enrollment on Arrival option. Those entering the U.S. from an international location with conditional approval to an airport with a designated U.S. Customs and Border Control Preclearance location can complete their interview at the airport by letting the agent know when it’s your turn to clear customs. Currently there are over 50 U.S. airports with Preclearance locations. However, you can only participate in Enrollment on Arrival if you’re returning from an international trip. Domestic flights or walk-ins are not eligible for this option. Also note that you’ll need your passport and an accepted document showing evidence of residency (such as your driver’s license, mortgage or rent statement, or utility bill). 
• Once you’ve completed your interview, it should take approximately two to four weeks to receive your physical card.

Do I need to carry my Global Entry card when traveling?

No, if you are flying, you do not need to carry your physical Global Entry card to use Global Entry in the airport. However, you do need to present your card if seeking expedited entry at SENTRI and NEXUS lanes coming into the U.S.

What’s the difference between Global Entry and TSA PreCheck?

Global Entry allows expedited entry into the U.S. from international locations and also includes TSA PreCheck membership—but is run by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

TSA PreCheck expedites the security line process when departing from U.S. airports and is run by the Transportation Security Administration. Here’s a comparison of the two programs:

What is CLEAR?

CLEAR is a biometric technology company that is not a government-operated trusted traveler program but can provide expedited identity screening. CLEAR® Plus is the CLEAR program found at 55+ U.S. airports that allows its members to go through the security checkpoint process more quickly in a dedicated lane.

TSA PreCheck is in more than 200 airports, although some airports will have both TSA PreCheck lanes and CLEAR lanes. Which one is faster will depend on various factors including how busy the airport is and how many people are in line for each.

Certain credit cards reimburse you for a CLEAR Plus membership, such as the American Express® Green Card —for an annual fee of $150, the Amex Green provides a yearly credit of up to $189 credit toward cost of CLEAR® Plus per calendar year. 

There’s also a free CLEAR membership option you can sign up for that can get you through security and into your seat more quickly at certain stadiums and arenas. 

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Are there other Trusted Traveler programs?

Yes, in addition to TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, other trusted traveler programs include:

• NEXUS: This program allows expedited air, vehicle and pedestrian entry into the U.S. and Canada, expedited marine entrance into the U.S. from Canada, and provides access to TSA PreCheck expedited security lanes at airports within the U.S. and U.S territories for U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and Canadian citizens. There is a $50 application fee and NEXUS is good for five years once approved.
• SENTRI: This program allows expedited air, vehicle and pedestrian entry into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico for U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and all foreign nationals. There is a $122.25 fee and SENTRI is good for five years once approved. SENTRI offers access to TSA PreCheck expedited security lanes at airports within the U.S. and U.S territories for U.S. citizens and U.S. lawful permanent residents.
• FAST: This program allows expedited entry for truck drivers entering and exiting the U.S. from Canada and Mexico who are U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Canadian permanent residents, and Mexican nationals. There is a $50 fee and it’s good for five years. It does not include TSA PreCheck. 

Credit cards with Global Entry application fee reimbursement:

There are multiple travel credit cards that offer an up to $100 application fee reimbursement credit for you to apply for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck if you pay with the card. Some of the options include:

• Bank of America® Premium Rewards®
• Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite Card
• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
• Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®
• Aeroplan® Credit Card
• Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®
• Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
• Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
• IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
• Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
• The Platinum Card® from American Express
• United SM Explorer Card
• United Club℠ Infinite Card
• United Quest℠ Card

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To view rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, see this page .

To view rates and fees of the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card, see this page .

To view rates and fees of the The Platinum Card® from American Express, see this page .

The takeaway

Global Entry reimbursement is an under-rated perk of many premium credit cards. The time you take upfront to go through the enrollment process could save you hours over the next decade.

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Public charging could increase sixfold by 2035, helping mass-market consumers switch to electric.

Large-scale adoption of EVs hinges on the simultaneous roll-out of accessible and affordable charging. The early adopters of electric cars have tended to live in single-family detached homes with affordable and convenient access to home charging. As a result, most charging to date has been private (at home and other private locations). At the same time, public chargers have tended to be installed in urban areas, where utilisation rates are likely to be higher. Looking forward, however, chargers must also be installed outside of urban areas to enable continued adoption beyond cities and suburbs.

In a 2021 survey of EV drivers in the United Kingdom, over 90% of the respondents reported having access to home chargers, whereas a 2023 study showed that only 55% of Indian consumers had such access. The build-out of charging in workplaces and publicly accessible areas will be key for increasing adoption among groups without access to home charging. Charging speed – slow or fast – is also an important consideration for consumers looking to switch to electric, especially when considering a vehicle for long journeys. Charging services should also be easy to use, reliable and transparently priced . Further, ensuring interoperability is important when making investments in charging infrastructure and services, so that a wide customer base is able to benefit.

In the STEPS and APS, the global number of public charging points exceeds 15 million by 2030, up four-fold compared to the almost 4 million operating in 2023. By 2035, this number reaches almost 25 million in the APS, a sixfold increase relative to 2023.

Among today’s major EV markets, China is where the population’s access to home charging is most limited and where public charging has been most widely rolled out as a result. China accounted for 70% of global public LDV charging in 2023 and is expected to remain a leader with a similar share in 2035 in the STEPS. While the current availability of public chargers in China already appears to be above the global average (<10 electric LDVs per public charging point), the government recently issued new guidelines for deploying high-quality charging infrastructure. The number of electric LDVs per public charging point increases from around 10 in 2023 to around 15 in 2035 in the APS, remaining lower than other major markets.

Currently, China has one of the highest shares of fast chargers out of total public charging stock, at around 45%. In both the STEPS and APS, the stock of public fast chargers reaches around 7.5 million in 2035, almost six times 2023 levels. The number of slow chargers reaches 8.2 million in 2035 in the APS. 

Light-duty vehicle charger stock, 2023-2035

Light-duty vehicle charger capacity, 2023-2035.

In Europe, the stock of public LDV chargers increases to around 2.7 million in 2035 in both the STEPS and APS, up from about 730 000 in 2023. In both scenarios, roughly 80% of the European public charging stock is in the European Union, or around 2.3 million chargers in 2035.

Policies focused on charging infrastructure play an important role in increasing the number of charging points per EV. Specifically, the EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) requires member states to ensure publicly accessible charging stations offer in aggregate at least 1.3 kW of power output per BEV and 0.8 kW per PHEV. The capacity requirements can be relaxed once 15% battery electric stock share has been reached. In the APS, the average charging capacity per EV is close to 1 kW, despite over 80% of electric LDVs being battery electric, given that battery electric LDVs reach a 30% stock share. The AFIR regulation also requires that from 2025 onward, DC fast charging (at least 150 kW) be installed every 60 km along the EU Trans-European Transport Network (TEN‑T). As such, the share of fast chargers is set to increase from the 2023 share of approximately 15%.

The United Kingdom expects to install at least 300 000 public chargers by 2030. In the APS, the roll-out of public chargers is slightly slower but maintains adequate coverage in terms of charging capacity available, with the stock reaching only 220 000 in 2030, with 1.2 kW of charging capacity per electric LDV available, and reaching 300 000 5 years later in 2035. Considering the stock of electric LDVs approaches 20 million in 2035 in the APS, this corresponds to over 60 electric LDVs per public charging point, up from around 30 in 2023.

Number of public light-duty vehicle fast chargers installed by region, 2023-2035

Number of public light-duty vehicle slow chargers installed by region, 2023-2035.

In the United States, the government has announced nearly USD 50 million to subsidise projects that aim to expand access to convenient charging, in line with its objective of building a national network of 500 000 public EV charging ports by 2030. In the APS, the number of public chargers reaches 900 000 in 2030 and 1.7 million in 2035, many of which will likely be funded by private investment and go beyond highway corridors. This translates to about 55 electric LDVs per charging point in 2035.

Japan's Green Growth Strategy aims to deploy 150 000 charging points by 2030, including 30 000 fast chargers, with the objective of reaching a comparable level of comfort as for refuelling conventional vehicles. In the APS, the number of LDV charging points reaches 160 000 by 2030, of which approximately 55 000 are fast chargers. By 2035, the number of public charging points reaches 190 000 in the APS. The number of electric LDVs per public charging point increases from around 18 in 2023 to over 80 in 2035 in the APS.

In India, FAME II has offered financial support and set targets for charging infrastructure, such as the requirement for chargers to be installed every 25 km along major highways. Additionally, in March 2023, the Ministry of Heavy Industries announced financial aid for the development of charging infrastructure. In the APS, the ratio of electric LDVs per public charging point remains low, like in China, with the number of charging points projected to reach almost 2 million by 2035 in order to supply around 25 million electric LDVs.

The share of public charging is expected to grow in the next decade, though most charging will still take place at home

Statistics on the availability of home chargers are scattered, and our analysis therefore assumes that access to home charging covers 50‑80% of the electric LDV fleet, based on various surveys, depending on the share of population residing in dense urban areas. 1 We estimate that globally there were 27 million home chargers in operation in 2023, or 150 GW of charging capacity and 1.6 electric LDVs per home charger. The stock grows more than tenfold by 2035 in the STEPS to reach over 270 million. In the APS, the home charger stock reaches around 300 million in 2035.

The stock of other private chargers increases up to 14-fold by 2035 in the APS, while public chargers increase sixfold. In both scenarios, the charging capacity offered by public chargers in 2035 is higher than that offered by private chargers outside of homes. In total, there are an estimated 1.2 electric LDVs per charging point, including public and private, 2035 in the APS, up from just over 1 in 2023.

Even with access to home charging, EV owners rely to some extent on public charging. As EV adoption broadens, the share of charging from other private or public charging stations (in terms of electricity delivered to vehicles) is expected to grow over time. By 2035, the share of electricity coming from chargers other than home chargers reaches almost 45%, compared to less than 35% in 2023.

As more and more buses and trucks are electrified, charging capacity is set to grow twenty-fold by 2035

For commercial vehicle operators, similarly to owners of personal EVs, overnight charging of electric HDVs at depots offers a convenient way to charge stationary vehicles. Charging overnight also has the benefit of being able to charge at relatively low power rates given the amount of time available. This kind of charging strategy requires a close to one-to-one ratio of depot charger per electric HDV.

In the near term, it is expected that electrification of HDVs will proceed most quickly for segments with relatively short (under 200 km/day), predictable daily routes, such as city buses, urban and even some regional delivery services. Overnight depot charging could likely meet most of the needs of these fleets.

In addition, there will also be a role for opportunity chargers. Opportunity chargers can be at the end of a bus line or at a truck loading dock, where vehicles can take advantage of waiting time to charge without disrupting typical operations. Opportunity chargers also include public chargers along motorways that allow for en-route charging. For some HDVs, such as intercity buses and long-haul trucks, en-route fast charging may be needed to supplement depot charging in order to enable long-distance driving. While these segments could be slower to electrify, their relatively high share of activity today – and thus emissions – mean they will be important to decarbonise.

Options other than wired charging could also be used to support electric HDVs, such as electric road systems and battery swapping. In China in particular, battery swapping for trucks may become a widespread means of recharging. However, the current analysis of charger needs does not take into account non-wired charging options, as the future role of these alternative technologies remains uncertain.

Heavy-duty vehicle charger stock in the Stated Policies and Announced Pledges Scenarios, 2023-2035

Heavy-duty vehicle charger capacity in the stated policies and announced pledges scenarios, 2023-2035.

In the STEPS, over 99% of HDV chargers are depot chargers in 2030, though about 10% of electricity is provided by opportunity chargers. By 2035, there is greater deployment and utilisation of opportunity chargers, with the stock more than tripling compared to 2030 to reach 100 000 in 2035. In total, the installed capacity of chargers for HDVs reaches 2 000 GW in 2035 in the APS. For reference, the installed global renewable electricity capacity in 2022 was around 3 600 GW. Despite the average capacity of an opportunity charger being assumed to be around four times as high as a depot charger (especially considering the role of MW-scale charging), less than 5% of the total installed capacity for heavy-duty chargers in 2035 is from opportunity chargers.

Policy has an important role to play in fostering infrastructure roll-out. The EU AFIR, for example, includes requirements for coverage of HDV charging points with a power output of at least 350 kW along TEN-T Network by the end of 2025. In March 2024, the United States released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy , which aims to guide infrastructure deployment, catalyse public and private investment; and support utility and regulatory planning and action at local, state and regional levels. As of the end of 2023, cumulative private investment in medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States amounted to USD 4.2 billion . Industry will certainly also play a major role in HDV charging infrastructure development. For example, joint venture Milence plans to build and operate 1 700 HDV charging points in Europe by 2027. The CharIN industry alliance is supporting the development of charging systems rated up to 3.75 MW, as well as the associated charging standards.

For example, a recent European EV driver survey showed that in 2023, 44% of respondents didn’t have a charging point installed at home, up from 33% in the 2022 survey. 

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