DHS Just Shut This Down — And It Could Cost You Money Tomorrow
Starting next month, the u.s. department of homeland security will require all incoming international travelers to use its new digital entry system, replacing paper forms that took seconds to fill out. For the average American flying home from a vacation or business trip, this means a mandatory 15- to 20-minute online data submission before boarding your flight. If you forget? You could be denied boarding or hit with a $500 rebooking fee — straight out of your wallet. Consumer advocates warn that the added friction is designed to shift costs to you, not cut red tape, and that travelers should expect higher airfares as airlines scramble to enforce the new rule. Pack a charger and set a calendar alert; this digital dragnet lands before your next weekend getaway.