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  • ID's
    Mar 9, 2012
    2
    i renewed my drivers license a few recently and the new picture ID hasn't come yet. I am flying from round trip Stewart to Kansas City MCI.I have a temporary license from NY state, my (6 days) expired picture license, my birth certificate and SS card. Do you think I will have a problem w/security? IS there someone I should talk to directly to make sure? We have planned this whole trip and have reservations, etc. I really don't want the fact I am carrying a temp license to mess up our trip.

     

    The DMV is notoriously behind - take the temporary license with expired picture, a copy of your birth certificate & SS card, and you will be fine. To top it, you can take along a utility bill matching your name and address of your ticket.

     

    thank you so much for your response! i will just bring EVERYTHING just in case. now i can just worry about the crazy weather in KC.!

     

  • security
    Mar 5, 2012
    1
    what is used at security checkpoint do they use the new full body imaging machines or just metal detectors?never used the new machines.This is for CMH

     

    While I don't think that smaller US airports have full-body scanners, you can inquire at http://columbusairports.com/contact-us/.

     

  • Feb 22, 2012
    2
    can my boyfriend travel from nyc to miami with just a identification id or does he need more things ?

     

    Hey, my girlfriend has the same exact question, I'm in NYC and I lost my Colombian passport ( I'm only a permanent resident) and need to travel soon enough and we were wondering the same thing. I have a S.S. and my Drivers Permit which it's technically a license because it has the same i.d. numbers on the license i've also previously lost. I just want to fly from NYC to Miama for 2 - 3 days or so

     

    He will need a picture id, like a drivers license or other official Id with picture. Have him take along a utility bill with his name and address matching his ticket.

     

  • Lost black backpack
    Feb 17, 2012
    0
    My dad arriving from Amsterdam forgot his backpack at the customs checkpoint at Detroit Mcnamarra terminal, please if anybody who have found it email me at vijtai01@yahoo.com or call me at 734-837-4059. The description of the backpack is black with wide yellow stripe with cds, tea cups and plates, few clothes, pictures, small mirror, tea biscuits and Delta tag. Thank you

     

  • Identification
    Feb 17, 2012
    0
    If we are flying from Oklahoma to Vegas, do we still have to bring a social security card and birth certificate? what if my husband doesnt have his birth certificate? Can we only bring our social security cards?

     

  • Regarding customs clearence 4 my parcel
    Feb 15, 2012
    0
    My regular Parcel Arrived from U.S.A to Canada in yyz Pearson Airport.But customs didn't clear it.called up to canada post.replied that customs didn't clear that Parcel.Can you please give customs clearence office phone number?plzz

     

  • Frankfurt - Newark - Cleveland
    Feb 14, 2012
    1
    Hi, I'm arriving at EWR with a flight from Frankfurt operated by Continental Airlines for United AIrlines, at terminal B on Mar 28, flight UA0051. My final destination will be Cleveland, but EWR is an intermediate stop for change of aircraft. The flight to Cleveland has the same number UA0051. I have 2 hrs and 38 min between flights. Do I need to clear customs, and if so, re-check my bags? Is there enough time to do all that? Thank you!

     

    1. On arrival you need to go through passport check, pick up your bags, go through customs clearance and recheck-in your bags before proceeding to Terminal A via the Airtrain. At most this will take an hour, leaving you time for eating and/or shopping. The Airtrain stops in the center of the A gates.

     

  • Do I need Schengen VISA
    Feb 14, 2012
    1
    Do I need Schengen VISA for an international flight with connection in AMS airport? My flight itinerary is DEN->ORD->AMS->VIE->LWO. So, I am wondering if I need a EU VISA for 1-hour connection in AMS airport to get through security?

     

    As an overseas arrival at AMS you need to go through their immigration procedure. I don't know if Austria & Ukraine have a special arrangement. If indeed you need a Visa at VIE, you probably can get it right there.

     

  • Lost car key
    Feb 12, 2012
    1
    On 2/9/2012 at about 11:30 AM while passing the security checkpoit on terminal C, (jetBlue) at Logan Airpot i lost the car key with remote device (for car volvo).

     

    1. You can view the items lost in the Mass. State Police database at www.massport.com/logan-airport/inside-airport/Pages/LostandFound.asp . 2. For items lost at TSA security checkpoints call 617-561-2047.

     

  • No I.D
    Feb 10, 2012
    0
    so , I live in capebreton Nova scotial, canada, and I want to fly to Edmonton , I am 16 years old and I am having a very very hard time to get I.D is there any way I can get on a plane with out I.D ?

     

  • Indomie Instant Noodles allowed?
    Feb 9, 2012
    0
    I was wondering if it was legal to bring Indomie Noodles from Nigeria or will they be ceased because the seasoning is chicken flavor?

     

  • Time needed clearing ustoms
    Feb 8, 2012
    1
    I will be arriving LAX Sunday 22nd April QF15 6:40 with a flight then to ABQ on QF3007 at 10:05. Does this give me enough time to clear customs etc and get to my connecting flight? I am not a 'young' person anymore!

     

    The customs clearance (if you are an international arrival at the U.S.) takes no more than 30-45 mins. However, keep in mind that that the nine terminals at LAX are arranged in a U-shape, with the Tom Bradley Terminal ("TB or TBIT") being in the center, terminals 4-8 to the right and 3-1 to the left. All terminals are served by a shuttle which comes around every 12-15 mins and takes 2 mins for each stop - the LAX bus Route A, starts at TBIT, stopping at T4-T8, continuing on to T1, T2, T3 and back to TBIT. T5, 6 & 7 are connected by tunnel; T7 has a walkway to Satellite 8 and T6. T3 & T4 are connected in the secured area to TBIT. Where you land & transfer to depends on your airline: Look at your ticket for gate number: T1 has gates 1-14; T2 21-39; T3 has gated 2039; T4 gats 42-49; T5 50-69; T6 60-69; T7 70-77; T8 80-88; TBIT 101-123. Hope this helps.

     

  • expired drivers license
    Feb 7, 2012
    0
    can i get on a flight with an expired drivers license

     

  • Wife arriving from Beijing, China
    Feb 6, 2012
    1
    My wife will be arriving from Beijing China on Contiential and I would like to meet her in the customs area to be sure that she passes through customs okay. Is this possible?

     

    You did not state the Airport she is arriving at. However, you can only meet her in the terminal's unsecured (post-security) areas - meet her in front of the information counter on the arrivals level of the terminal.

     

  • Feb 4, 2012
    1
    we are looking at booking a trip to phoenix from regina with stop in denver - layover is 2 hours 12 minutes - Is this enough time to clear customs? Our other option is regina to calgary then denver - 55 minutes layover in denver - would we clear customs in calgary? Any advice would be appreciated.

     

    Check if Regina has U.S. Customs clearance - Calgary does, that way you won't need to clear at Denver, saving you 30-45 mins. Also make sure your airline transfers your bags (if connecting to another airline). International arrivals without prior US customs clearance need to go through passport check, pick up bags, go through customs clearance and recheck-in their bags for connecting flight.