AUH is finally open US pre-clearance facility
Jan 26, 2014, 8:53 am
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Jan 26, 2014, 9:27 am
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Jan 26, 2014, 9:52 am
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My Best Guess
Emirates and Etihad is a cross-Emriate rivalry that reminds me of the Mets and the Yankees.
From the Greens (a large Western ex pat townhouse complex near Jumeirah) to DXB is 30 minutes. To Abu Dhabi International, it is 58 minutes.
Jan 26, 2014, 10:04 am
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Jan 26, 2014, 10:26 am
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I always preferred to the Abu Dhabi Airport. DXB is a zoo with people sleeping on the floors, etc.
I didn't prefer it enough to sacrifice my elite status with SkyTeam. I suspect that Dubai will get a similar arrangement fairly quickly.
I didn't prefer it enough to sacrifice my elite status with SkyTeam. I suspect that Dubai will get a similar arrangement fairly quickly.
Jan 26, 2014, 10:55 am
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United and Delta fly directly to Dubai. They don't have direct flights to Abu Dhabi. The Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports compete for the same market. The American carriers think it is a huge grab for Etihad and that the US Government just subsidized foreign competition. Etihad by the way just signed a code share agreement with Jet Blue to make itself more US friendly.
Emirates and Etihad is a cross-Emriate rivalry that reminds me of the Mets and the Yankees.
From the Greens (a large Western ex pat townhouse complex near Jumeirah) to DXB is 30 minutes. To Abu Dhabi International, it is 58 minutes.
Emirates and Etihad is a cross-Emriate rivalry that reminds me of the Mets and the Yankees.
From the Greens (a large Western ex pat townhouse complex near Jumeirah) to DXB is 30 minutes. To Abu Dhabi International, it is 58 minutes.
Jan 26, 2014, 11:26 am
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[QUOTE=garydpdx;22220490]I don't get it ... US Customs pre-clears in Canada and at Shannon, Ireland, as far as I know. What's different about this
There is also Us Customs Pre-clearance at AUA.
I don't see the big deal. This is a convenience for travelers, once you touch down in the USA - you grab your bags and head home rather than having to stand on a line to clear customs.
There is also Us Customs Pre-clearance at AUA.
I don't see the big deal. This is a convenience for travelers, once you touch down in the USA - you grab your bags and head home rather than having to stand on a line to clear customs.
Jan 26, 2014, 11:34 am
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I'm glad they are doing this. I recently transited DXB, and it's much more enjoyable than any U.S. airport. I am going through AUH next month so we'll see.
Seems hypocritical to argue that the Gulf carriers are "subsidized" by their governments, yet our government has egregious anti-competition laws to protect our own 3rd world quality carriers.
I for one would love for the big 3 to get a healthy dose of domestic competition. If Delta, AA and United can all make record profit, then there is definitely room for them to compete by enhancing their products and services.
Seems hypocritical to argue that the Gulf carriers are "subsidized" by their governments, yet our government has egregious anti-competition laws to protect our own 3rd world quality carriers.
I for one would love for the big 3 to get a healthy dose of domestic competition. If Delta, AA and United can all make record profit, then there is definitely room for them to compete by enhancing their products and services.
Jan 26, 2014, 12:38 pm
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Jan 26, 2014, 12:43 pm
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I think he meant international competition. But of course they do have competition and most frequent flyers will always take the non-US airline given a choice. The only reasons to take a US airline are...
1. Upgrade coupons
2. Legally or logistically required to fly a US airline
And finally, this is not the worst day for US airlines. The worst day was 9/11 when they, together with US citizens and the US government all agreed, out of fear, to dumb down service to a level that non-US airlines simply refused to match.
1. Upgrade coupons
2. Legally or logistically required to fly a US airline
And finally, this is not the worst day for US airlines. The worst day was 9/11 when they, together with US citizens and the US government all agreed, out of fear, to dumb down service to a level that non-US airlines simply refused to match.
Jan 26, 2014, 2:44 pm
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Jan 26, 2014, 3:10 pm
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A number of places have secondary airports that are that far away. How many Bostonians fly out of Providence Rhode Island? I live in Detroit (didn't change my handle after I moved back to the States). Metro Airport's parking structure is full of Canadian plates, Ohio plates, and some Indiana ones.
I can easily see how a flight to AD would save me more than a half an hour. Since my luggage is precleared, it can be checked through at my destination and I don't have to clear customs, wait for my luggage, clear customs and immigration, recheck my bag, and then reclear TSA. At least at Atlanta, my Pre doesn't get me through the TSA any faster. I'm also tired and groggy when I land and am more likely to make mistakes and leave something at a TSA station, etc.
I can easily see how a flight to AD would save me more than a half an hour. Since my luggage is precleared, it can be checked through at my destination and I don't have to clear customs, wait for my luggage, clear customs and immigration, recheck my bag, and then reclear TSA. At least at Atlanta, my Pre doesn't get me through the TSA any faster. I'm also tired and groggy when I land and am more likely to make mistakes and leave something at a TSA station, etc.
Jan 26, 2014, 4:53 pm
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which moderator manages headlines on the FT home page?
After reading 4 pages of post, I still cant understand why or how is this a SAD DAY????
Seems to be this is a great way to avoid so-called "random checks" (which are not random at all but staff is instructed too specifically target certain ethnicities)
Hope DBX and DOH join soon...
Seems to be this is a great way to avoid so-called "random checks" (which are not random at all but staff is instructed too specifically target certain ethnicities)
Hope DBX and DOH join soon...
Jan 26, 2014, 7:25 pm
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If there is a GE like in Canada, then there is no problem. Arriving at any usa airport with GE, it is a breeze, less than five minutes you are at the curb..
Jan 27, 2014, 12:08 pm
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Nassau is pre clearance and there is no GE and there is only one line, but the traffic is light. If there is no GE at AUH imagine the amount of transit passengers, tourists to USA and citizens and residents! I am sure they would clear only those who are on a direct flight to the USA, right?
If there is a GE like in Canada, then there is no problem. Arriving at any usa airport with GE, it is a breeze, less than five minutes you are at the curb..
If there is a GE like in Canada, then there is no problem. Arriving at any usa airport with GE, it is a breeze, less than five minutes you are at the curb..
Plus I can use those machines to enter Canada.
