Originally Posted by
Sjoerd
I will be doing an international to international transfer in Miami (flying AA) arriving from London Heathrow and connecting to Bogota. Do I need to pick up my checked bags in Miami or is there a similar arrangement as in Houston where I did not need to pick up my bags and clear US customs when I connected from Bogota to Amsterdam on Continental earlier this year?
Not sure how you did an International to International connection in IAH without having to pass US Immigration, claim your luggage, and clear US Customs. Post 9-11 the United States has required ALL international transit passengers to clear US Immigration and Customs formalities when transiting a US port.
In Miami you will need to follow this procedure.