Mid-Atlantic - Int'l to domestic connection in PHL.




etch5895
Mar 2, 07, 6:18 am
Hello.

I have two hours between my projected landing time in PHL to my domestic departure. It has been a while since I've used PHL to fly in from overseas, and I don't remember how long customs / immigration takes there. All concerned flights are Sky Team. Does DL have re-check in desks after customs? Is my two hours realistic or a long shot? In any case, I'm probably going to email Delta and let them know the possibility of my having a tight connection or maybe missing it in PHL. Trip in is June, btw.


travelmad478
Mar 2, 07, 9:12 am
Two hours ought to be fine. Immigration is fairly painless in PHL--there are usually a lot of counters open for both US and overseas citizens. The real issue is not immigration, but baggage claim. PHL is notoriously slow, but US is usually the culprit--if you're traveling on another airline, you should be fine (best option is to do carry-on if at all possible). There are airline re-check desks after you exit the customs hall and hand in your customs form.

Summer will be more crowded, but it still shouldn't be too bad.

etch5895
Mar 2, 07, 1:14 pm
Two hours ought to be fine. Immigration is fairly painless in PHL--there are usually a lot of counters open for both US and overseas citizens. The real issue is not immigration, but baggage claim. PHL is notoriously slow, but US is usually the culprit--if you're traveling on another airline, you should be fine (best option is to do carry-on if at all possible). There are airline re-check desks after you exit the customs hall and hand in your customs form.

Summer will be more crowded, but it still shouldn't be too bad.

Thanks! It's Air France to Delta. I know most of the overseas flights are US, with a sprinkling of LH, BA and a few others for good measure.




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