We did a quick turn at TGU (Tegucigalpa) on Sunday. Arrived on UA from IAH and departed on same equipment, back to IAH. Total time on ground: 45 mins.
Before departing IAH to TGU, we made certain that we had our return BPs. Since we were flying Biz, we decided to do through a kiosk/agent, instead of OLCI. WRONG! The kiosks/agents can/will only do check ins for flights departing IAH. So we opened our lap top and did OLCI. My partner got his BP e-mailed, whereas I need to show my passport to an agent to confirm the name. Back to the agents. This time, we had a different agent who provided the BPs right away (since we were already checked in).
On the flight, we were proactive and told the FA what we were doing, who relayed this to the GA when the doors opened. We identified ourselves to the GA, who asked us to wait on the jetway. After all of the pax deplaned, he escorted us to the gate area and asked us to wait, as boarding would commence soon. He was very matter of fact - it was pretty clear that we weren't the first ones to use TGU as a MR turnaround. There was no need to exit security or clear customs/immigration. We had just enough time to browse the little souvenir shop and log on to the airport wifi to check-in on Facebook.
On arrival back at IAH, I was prepared to RUN! since we only had 1h40m to clear customs/immigration, security, and take the train from Terminal E to Terminal A for an AC flight to YYZ. Since Canadians are allowed to use the kiosks the Americans can use, we went there (I asked about "One Stop", but it wasn't available) There was virtually no line up at the kiosks (which know your arriving flight, based on scanning your passport...creepy). The officer that looked at our receipt just raised an eyebrow and confirmed that we were transiting to Canada. Overall, we made it from touchdown to our departing gate in 37 mins.
On arrival in YYZ, we went to the connections line at immigration - kiosks weren't working. The officer there asked a few questions, but nothing too serious. Although he was a little incredulous that I marked down $4 as the value if what I was bringing in (Honduran postcards!). From there, it was pretty smooth sailing to the connecting flight to YEG. Re-clearing security was easy as there was no line.
NOTE: we had no checked luggage. So nothing to claim and re-check post-customs at any of the airports.
Last edited by YEGcg; Mar 6, 2014 at 5:55 pm
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