Originally Posted by
kcramp858
Every time I make the flight from HKG to LAX, they perform a secondary inspection as you are getting the plane, in which they search for water bottles or any liquids (note this is AFTER security, and JUST before you get on the plane).
They said that this is a restriction on USA bound flights.
Two weeks ago, I flew the same flight back HKG to LAX and they did not perform the second inspection, and I was allowed to carry water on without delay. (AA)
My father was then flying HKG to SFO a week later (this last Monday), and he also commented that the secondary inspection was skipped. (United)
Upon arrival to SFO, he also commented that after clearing customs for his transfer to SAN, there was no transfer security checkpoint.
Is there a new agreement between HKG and USA? Anyone have datapoints?
I haven't flown HKG-SFO for several months until last Monday. IIRC, there was no secondary check at HKG anymore. It was even stranger in SFO. I used a GE kiosk (it doesn't matter anyway). The immigration officer collected the form and I went to pick up my luggage without a form. And I exited customs without passing any customs officer.