eightzerobits,--for the last few years(2 or 3), they have allowed Jeanie in! It's such a great service! And yes, to the owner's update BS. You know, if they actually gave an update it would be one thing. But there is no update!

timnboston, I don't know the answer to your question. If you are traveling with just a carryon AND they figure out how to weed out those with just the carryon to get through immigration, you might have a chance to get through faster.
I will say that there was a baggage cart at our plane before I got into the arrival hall. And the lines outside were LOOONNNNNGG. So, I have no idea how they are managing anything.