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Dec 16, 2021 | 5:15 pm

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Originally Posted by SFO777

Pretty sure that there are different rules for GUM since it is just a territory... you even need to clear CBP/customs flying GUM-HNL. A friend has an offices in LA and Guam and transits NRT regularly on a GUM-NRT-LAX routing, both same and separate tickets. Just because UA will sell you a ticket does not mean that they will let you fly the routing... unless you can legally enter Japan. You risk being denied boarding at your outbound US gateway either because you can legally enter Japan or cabotage. But if you decide to go for it, good luck. You may or may not one successful, but I'd recommend having a plan B.

From up thread.... https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33086865-post79.html

True true true, I was quite focused on the cabotage but here. Though the Guam point, I wonder if Japan does actually see that as a separate 3rd country there. Or they are less strict than the printed rules...

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