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Old Mar 7, 2014 | 5:28 am
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Originally Posted by Andie007
DUS is much more convenient for AB connections.

I flew a couple of times on JFK-TXL and JFK-DUS - C and Y class.
The international passport control for the AB flights in TXL is a mess. Hate it. No structure/system - purely chaos... but I think this is part of Berlin
DUS is indeed better for connections, although the walk between gates can be longer than at TXL.

For US-Europe trips, DUS connections generally no longer require a security re-screening on arrival at DUS prior to the connecting flight. The came cannot be said for TXL.
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