Originally Posted by
guflyer
Does anyone know whether the US will be one of the countries for which originating flights will no longer need to go through security? Will this only be on flights to non-Schengen areas, or will passengers on connecting flights to Schengen areas also not need to re-clear security?
I agree with AMS being a difficult airport to clear customs. I had an overnight layover at AMS and was given a hard time at passport control because I had yet to book my hotel room. I had planned to book it at the last minute at the airport but had trouble getting wifi access in the area of the airport prior to passport control. I was eventually allowed to enter into the country, but I have never found this difficulty with any other entry into Schengen.
Not a frequent Traveller to AMS but went there in May on a non stop from EWR with two other people. When I got to passport control the agent looked at me, stamped the passport and gave it back to me while motioning for the next person without saying a word. The two with me had the same experience upon arrival and I noticed all the agents were basically operating the same way.
Security at the gate was painless when we left. Just two questions (did we travel to any countries outside the Netherlands and did we check any bags).
Maybe we were just fortunate at the time.