AUH is finally open US pre-clearance facility
Jan 24, 2014, 7:26 pm
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AUH is finally open US pre-clearance facility
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fir...k=MW_news_stmp
Well, that's official! Abu Dhabi is finally open the US pre-clearance facility. You don't have be cleared customs in US cities anymore. Your bag will be automatically through your final destinations cities. You don't have to be re-clear security again. Just stay inside the secure area. TSA won't be re-screened the checked bag again.
Well, that's official! Abu Dhabi is finally open the US pre-clearance facility. You don't have be cleared customs in US cities anymore. Your bag will be automatically through your final destinations cities. You don't have to be re-clear security again. Just stay inside the secure area. TSA won't be re-screened the checked bag again.
Jan 25, 2014, 1:10 am
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The UAE's lobbying influence in DC is outsized to the country's population, but it is a strategic "ally" that plays host to our military and intelligence assets in the region. Not surprised they managed to pull it off. I am glad that the anti-American consumer "Airlines for (being against) America" industry lobby group didn't manage to win by knocking out AUH CBP Pre-Clearance.
Jan 25, 2014, 1:47 am
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Adding in Dubai, Amman and TLV would be awesome to that list. Amman is a stretch but they are a friendly.
The UAE's lobbying influence in DC is outsized to the country's population, but it is a strategic "ally" that plays host to our military and intelligence assets in the region. Not surprised they managed to pull it off. I am glad that the anti-American consumer "Airlines for (being against) America" industry lobby group didn't manage to win by knocking out AUH CBP Pre-Clearance.
Jan 25, 2014, 6:00 am
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TLV would make more sense than AMM. There are more non-stops to the US from TLV, but TLV isn't as much of a transit traffic airport as AUH or even AMM. And then there is the issue of whether LY and RJ (or the respective airport authority/country) would pay for it in full or not. AUH/UAE already has the money and transit traffic interests to make this a priority for EY/AUH/UAE. I can't imagine LY or RJ paying up for it.
Jan 25, 2014, 6:23 am
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http://www.marketwatch.com/story/fir...k=MW_news_stmp
You don't have to be re-clear security again. Just stay inside the secure area. TSA won't be re-screened the checked bag again.
You don't have to be re-clear security again. Just stay inside the secure area. TSA won't be re-screened the checked bag again.
Jan 25, 2014, 10:28 am
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Jan 25, 2014, 11:01 am
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"The amendment prohibits the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using any taxpayer dollars to conduct customs and border protection (CBP) preclearance operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The amendment was unanimously adopted during floor consideration of the FY14 Homeland Security Appropriations bill."
http://www.arabaviation.com/countryb...abu-dhabi.aspx
http://www.arabaviation.com/countryb...abu-dhabi.aspx
Jan 25, 2014, 11:07 am
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"The amendment prohibits the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using any taxpayer dollars to conduct customs and border protection (CBP) preclearance operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The amendment was unanimously adopted during floor consideration of the FY14 Homeland Security Appropriations bill."
http://www.arabaviation.com/countryb...abu-dhabi.aspx
http://www.arabaviation.com/countryb...abu-dhabi.aspx
More like Airlines that can't compete with service provided by Gulf airlines.
Jan 25, 2014, 11:30 am
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A hassle for Global Entry....or am I missing something?
So does this mean that instead of 5 minutes for Global Entry at JFK that I'll face lengthy US immigration lines in AUH when traveling EY from AUH to JFK? I can't imagine that CBP stuck a Global Entry kiosk in AUH...but perhaps I'm wrong.
If there's no GE, then these facilities are really an inconvenience....part of the reason I'll not travel to/from AUA again...and perhaps now AUH.
If there's no GE, then these facilities are really an inconvenience....part of the reason I'll not travel to/from AUA again...and perhaps now AUH.
Jan 25, 2014, 11:40 am
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The UAE's lobbying influence in DC is outsized to the country's population, but it is a strategic "ally" that plays host to our military and intelligence assets in the region. Not surprised they managed to pull it off. I am glad that the anti-American consumer "Airlines for (being against) America" industry lobby group didn't manage to win by knocking out AUH CBP Pre-Clearance.
If it's set up like YYZ, YVR, and DUB you'll be fine.
Jan 25, 2014, 11:50 am
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So does this mean that instead of 5 minutes for Global Entry at JFK that I'll face lengthy US immigration lines in AUH when traveling EY from AUH to JFK? I can't imagine that CBP stuck a Global Entry kiosk in AUH...but perhaps I'm wrong.
If there's no GE, then these facilities are really an inconvenience....part of the reason I'll not travel to/from AUA again...and perhaps now AUH.
If there's no GE, then these facilities are really an inconvenience....part of the reason I'll not travel to/from AUA again...and perhaps now AUH.
Jan 25, 2014, 12:14 pm
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I fly out of AUH every now and then but usually pick DXB. Probably won't be using AUH pre-clearance anyhow until the AA*/EY codeshares allow the use of discounted AA I-class fares on US-AUH non-stop EY flights (unlikely to happen).