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Old Feb 4, 2023 | 7:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Kumulani
My question is, are any connecting passengers allowed to use this facility, or just passengers continuing on to Paris/Papeete with Air Tahiti Nui?
One thing for sure, she must already have the next BP. However...

In my recent UA-IAD-UA midfield CBP-TSA experience (not sure if LAX TBIT MSC is the same), transit TSA there did not ask for ID/BP at all. Presumably CBP would only let people through if they have an onward flight. There lies the problem. CBP knew where I was headed next based on the API the airline provided. But if she's terminating one ticket and beginning another, it may or may not work...
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