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Nico
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The worst immigration experiences we've had were back in the 90s at LAX & Miami - in both cases down to simply having insufficient staff around to handle multiple incoming big jets, leading to people getting cross & rude, with predictable response from officialdom. If anything, since 9/11, although the processes have gotten more complicated, I've found the staff to be friendly & welcoming - hopefully this will continue now the Transportation Security Administration have taken over responsibility for airports.
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The more that things change, the more they stay the same
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born and bred
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I didn't realise so many locals travelled to the States.
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local born and bred
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Calvados Kid
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I have never been there and I aint goin there anytime soon. No sir, not in these trousers.
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Pants 2 Tight
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There were so many complaints and horror stories emerging that changes were eventually made to the processes and personnel training but it's still a chore to get through. It's so much nicer if they just smile once in a while. |
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phisch21
Chalfont Oracle Joined: 02 March 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1712 |
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depends on the airport - JFK a nightmare and staff generally rude. Newark is great plus the journey into Manhatten is much much easier
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big baggles
Chalfont Snapper Joined: 11 January 2005 Status: Offline Points: 7320 |
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dont have a choice.... work send me !
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need a stella and i need one now !
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Chillies
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All the Eastern Airports are very slow i have never had issues on Internal flights though and I do that a bit.
Germany is getting easier now. I go there once a week and it is getting almost walk through, eathrow on the other hand.. last Friday 58 minutes at T1 ..
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Malc London
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The immigration stories put me off. Prefer Italy. |
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Bucks Fizz
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I might add that I've had very good experiences flying into San Francisco. The Immigration Officer was particularly friendly. He wished me a happy St Patrick's Day and recommended things for me to see in that wonderful city. Am going to fly into San Diego airport in a couple of days. Will report back on the welcome there.
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big baggles
Chalfont Snapper Joined: 11 January 2005 Status: Offline Points: 7320 |
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san diego airport approach is great, you come in low and fast, and just above the roof lines of local properties ...- you can see the residents reading their newspapers -you are that close....
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need a stella and i need one now !
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