What happened: The Global Entry program, which facilitates faster international travel, resumed operations at 5 a.m. Wednesday after being paused during the Homeland Security Department shutdown.
Why it matters:
- International travellers can now benefit from expedited customs processing again.
- The resumption signals a return to normal operations for the Department of Homeland Security.
MNN Take: The Global Entry programme helps frequent international travellers save time at customs. Its restart reflects the end of disruptions caused by the government shutdown.
Sources: NYTimes US