Get through the airport faster

June 12, 2024

✈️ Get through the airport faster: Over 3 million people a day are expected to pass through the TSA’s security screenigs this summer. If you’re traveling internationally, download the free Mobile Passport Control app. It’ll let you submit your travel docs, photo and customs declaration info ahead of time. Get it for iPhone or Android. You’ll thank me so many times for this tip!

Tags: Android, Apple iPhone, apps, download, security, travel

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