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Re: Preclearance coming for SXM?
[Re: SXMSAMMY]
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11/15/2016 07:17 PM
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There were new machines there under plastic in June this year, in immigration. ...which wouldn't necessarily have anything to do with leaving SXM...
Carol Hill
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Re: Preclearance coming for SXM?
[Re: silverfox82]
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11/15/2016 09:17 PM
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For all the years we've traveled and returned to the country via JFK, , other than the sometimes incredibly long walk from the plane to C & I, we never really had much of an issue clearing there. Last year, the kiosk rejected my passport and we had the pleasure of standing in line for almost an hour and a half before we worked our way up to the desk. At that point we were basically waved through but I swore NEVER to do that again, thus obtaining GE became a priority. And I agree with Marybeth in that it will probably be quite a while before they have preclearance up and operational in SXM.
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Preclearance coming for SXM?
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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11/15/2016 10:42 PM
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upstairs where they check your ticket against your passport, there is some work taking place to the right of where the 2 people sit to check the above out....must be dedicated area for those or some other machines
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Re: Preclearance coming for SXM?
[Re: encpirate]
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11/16/2016 06:15 AM
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Saturday will be the busiest travel day of the week followed by Friday and Sunday as that is when most timeshares start/end. It is not that big of a deal, just more people and more time needed and that will depend on how many flights arrive/depart around yours.
J.D.
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Re: Preclearance coming for SXM?
[Re: encpirate]
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11/16/2016 11:15 AM
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We also arrive on a Saturday and leave on Friday - but we stay for 2 weeks so the loss of one day isn't an issue for us. Plus our flight leaves later in the afternoon so we get to stay in our timeshare till it's time to go to the airport. Not having to leave the timeshare at 10am is a plus for us. The Friday airport is busier than a Thursday but not at all like a Saturday. Having said all this, if I had only 1 week on the island I would probably choose a Sat. departure just to get the full Friday. The time of your return will influence how early you need to be at the airport to check your luggage and go thru security.
MB
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Re: Preclearance coming for SXM?
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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11/16/2016 05:52 PM
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Carol_Hill said: There were new machines there under plastic in June this year, in immigration. ...which wouldn't necessarily have anything to do with leaving SXM... They were still under plastic on Monday.
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Re: Preclearance coming for SXM?
[Re: Bobcat]
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12/03/2016 12:17 PM
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Thanks and have fun or hope you had fun.
J.D.
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