Originally Posted by
Colin
it is zero risk when easily ticketed with an under 24 hour overnight at the hidden city, something permitted on all international fares
Correct, assuming that there is (a) another flight to the "destination" within 24 hours of arrival and (b) availability on that flight in the correct fare class. I do recommend that anybody trying HCT to an international destination use investigate that approach, though.
Originally Posted by
findark
I noticed this at SFO although didn't really process it since I was at a hurry. I showed my GE slip at immigration, walked past baggage claim, and there was no further check or gate between that and landside.
Exactly. I suspect we'll see more of this as air travel volumes continue to increase.