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Old Feb 17, 2018, 6:43 pm
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Originally Posted by WearyTravellerMSP
From an immigration perspective, CLT is the clear winner.
I don't agree at all. I've had at least 2 experiences where TA flights arrived early and we were kept on the aircraft until immigration opened. Then it was a mad scramble, together with passengers from 2-3 other flights, all trying to get through immigration. If checking bags, then that is a whole other story.
Not to mention that most people shy away from the aircraft that service CLT-LAX.
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