Originally Posted by
gailwynand
I would not do this without Global Entry and airline status.
- Between summer peak travel season and the sequester you could easily have significant delays at customs. You also have to factor in the annoying moon buggy ride to the international arrivals area and any delays at baggage claim. .
what's wrong with moon buggies??? they have the same things at cdg? at muc, vie, fra, zhr, geneva, almost every italian airport, they put one on a bus, drive out to nowhere, and then climb a 25-30 step ramp with carryon to get into the plane. no cover from rain and snow. stod in the rain in vie, while they tarmac checked my luggage. no receipt. just a pleasant "get on the plane" i never hear anyone complain about those bus drives
at the beloved dca, the ramps are stored out in the elements. if it snows, the ramp is ice covered.