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Re: Connecting thru the US - Question
[Re: Teresasxm]
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05/10/2019 11:43 AM
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Surprised Miami isn't on that list, but regardless, you need to allow at least three hours.
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Re: Connecting thru the US - Question
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05/10/2019 01:45 PM
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I think you mean connecting through Atlanta to JFK?? Regardless, I hear various stories about Atlanta. Some people report smooth sailing and some, long lines. We will find out in June. Haven't connected through Atlanta in a long time ourselves.
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Re: Connecting thru the US - Question
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05/10/2019 02:10 PM
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Good luck, Harry!! I don't think that's even a legal connection on an international flight...
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Re: Connecting thru the US - Question
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05/10/2019 03:13 PM
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That would have worked on my flight in March but in the past, it would not have been enough time. With AA, I would EXPECT a schedule change and you may not like it.
Friends who connected through ATL reported long lines and much more time than I needed in CLT.
J.D.
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Re: Connecting thru the US - Question
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05/10/2019 03:31 PM
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All: Yeah I know it is tight, but I booked with miles and that was a choice, so I am sure it is a 'legal' flight. Our flight arrives from SXM at 6:35 pm and departs for Chicago at 7:59. AA also has a flight listed after that departing at 10:35 pm. (It helps flying into one of the world's busiest airports.) We also have Global Entry.
And I expect the schedule to change.. I have seen the posts about AA's schedule changes.
--ChiTownHarry
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Re: Connecting thru the US - Question
[Re: Teresasxm]
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05/10/2019 03:37 PM
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The fact they list another option is a very good thing in your case, if you need it. AA changed my initial booking for a Nov. trip to what was less than what they consider a "legal connection". It was only 5 minutes short of THEIR guidelines but since they made the change, they did not want to allow me to change.
To answer the OP's question. In the past CLT was NOT good in many cases and the weekends were even worse. On my past trip (March), CLT was a breeze. ATL can be hit or miss.
J.D.
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Re: Connecting thru the US - Question
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05/10/2019 03:42 PM
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I have flown through all four airports and cleared customs, but I can't remember if these were strictly mid-week. Our latest venture was thru Atlanta with Delta, and we cleared customs on a Sunday night and it was a snap. Whole process was less than 45 minutes. ATL has a huge area for this process. JFK wasn't too bad either, but our return flight to Buffalo was cancelled and that screwed things up big time. But, we would have made the flight easy if it departed that night. That was also roughly 45 minutes. CLT was a few years ago, and I can't recall having any problems there, either. As for Philadelphia, I would avoid that airport like the plague. I would also steer clear of Cleveland, Ohio.
If it were me, I'd be fine with ATL, JFK and CLT but I would make sure I had a minimum 2 hours and 30 minutes layover. Always best to expect the unexpected from the airlines. BTW, Delta and Jet Blue are at the top of my personal list for being on time and keeping to their schedules. Hope that helps.
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Re: Connecting thru the US - Question
[Re: Teresasxm]
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05/11/2019 11:38 AM
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Citizens or nationals of 11 countries are eligible for Global Entry, as are lawful permanent residents, but Canada is not on the list. Canadians have an alternate means for getting the same benefits as Global Entry. From the CBP website. "Canadian citizens and residents are eligible for Global Entry benefits through membership in the NEXUS program." Information for Canadian citizens and residents applying for Nexus can be found at https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/application-demande-eng.html
Last edited by Bahston; 05/11/2019 11:46 AM.
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