Plan fall + holiday travel now—and gain Global Entry from BHM for a limited time

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Now that SEC football is back on our televisions and sweater weather is just around the corner, it’s time to get our fall and holiday travel plans in gear.

Whether you long to hear the crunch of leaves underfoot or sail down the snowy slopes, you can start your journey the easy way: By flying nonstop from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

And, if your travel plans are bigger than our borders, you have a great opportunity coming up: For a limited time in September, you can take your Global Entry interview appointment from right here at BHM.

Here’s how to plan upcoming travel the fast, easy and fun way!

Nonstop destination ideas from BHM for fall + holiday travel

We’re right there with you: Dreaming of leaf-peeping in fall months or a white Christmas around the holidays, but now’s the time to lock those plans in before flights fill up.

Luckily, you can get there from here—and with ease!

We’re previously outlined all the great reasons to fly from our home base of Birmingham, but you might be most surprised to learn that you can reach so many great destinations nonstop from BHM.

We’ve gathered some fall and winter trip ideas, all via a nonstop flight from BHM:

• If you’re looking for big city (holiday) lights: Fly nonstop to NYC’s LaGuardia via Delta Airlines.
• If you’re looking for fresh fall air or snowy slopes: Get to Denver nonstop via Southwest or United, and you’re a short drive from the colors of Aspen or the slopes of Vail.
• If you’re planning a family (or friend) reunion somewhere festive: Southwest can get you nonstop to Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix or Tampa.
• If you’re looking to spend Christmas in shorts + sandals: Head nonstop to Miami on American or Ft. Lauderdale via Spirit Airlines.

If you need more travel-planning inspo, here’s a complete list of all the nonstop destinations BHM serves.

Tip: Act now to gain Global Entry with ease from BHM

If you’re planning to head abroad in the next five years, Global Entry is a government program that helps pre-screen low-risk travelers for speedier re-entry into the United States upon their return.

Global Entry is perfect for frequent travelers, since it also grants TSA Pre-Check for domestic travel as well.

As part of the process, you have to go to a designated enrollment center for an in-person interview. In Alabama, those are typically only at the Hunstville and Mobile airports. However, for a limited time—between September 7 and 20th—you can take your interview at the BHM airport!

But you’ll need to act now to take advantage, as there are some steps to take before the interview period starts. Here’s how it works:

1. Make sure you’re eligible: Click here.
2. Sign up + complete the application for a Trusted Traveler Program. In this case, you want the Global Entry program, which costs $120 but is good for 5 years + free for minors.
3. Schedule an interview once you receive conditional approval. Interview dates at BHM are between September 7-20th.
4. When it’s time for your interview, make sure to bring your valid passport + another form of legal photo ID (such as a driver’s license).

Where will your fall + holiday travel plans take you? Let us know @bhamnow, and make sure you start off on the right foot by departing from right here in BHM!

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