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Old Apr 28, 2015, 11:41 am
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SuperCarnitas
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Oakland, CA USA
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Family members?

I just went through the APEC line (as a solo traveler) at NRT exit immigration and noticed this signage:

"ABTC holders: Immediate family members only"

So I asked: It's my first time using this card here, but it's OK to bring my family through this way for future travel?

And was told "Yes, you can."

Seems like the sign was put up to prevent colleagues (and lovers?) from tailgating, but I was pleasantly surprised to see family members permitted, since the program was predicated on business visas.

Is this a NRT/Japan-only thing, or do other airports permit family passage as well?
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