We arrived on island this afternoon and the machines in the arrival area that were discussed a couple of weeks ago, after an announcement in the Daily Herald, are not in use. Still covered in plastic.
The scanning machines in the lower level of departure (before going upstairs) were in use in November. The ones in the arrivals (to scan passports) were there in November but covered and not in use. Still covered yesterday on our arrival.
Re: Arrival
[Re: kish]
#117547 01/17/201709:50 AM01/17/201709:50 AM
I believe Global Entry is only for entry back into the USA. I have never seen it used TO ENTER any other country. Countries with US Customs available (quite A few ) use it ON DEPARTURE only 'cuz it is US customs from that point.
It very well be a precursor for a US customs exit point in SXM though.
Some months ago ICE announced that SXM (PJIA) is to be added the airports where returning passengers can clear U.S. customs prior to departure, rather than after arrival in the U.S. Aside from assigning personnel to this effort, clearly the physical facilities will have to be set up, as well. I have not seen any timetable published anywhere, so I have no idea when they expect this service to be up and running in SXM.