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Originally Posted by
psoque
...... But the whole thing about US gateway airports making you re-check bags…we need to stop doing this. Other country have not done this, and the world has not ended because of it.
Many countries require full immigration, customs and biosecurity physical checks at first port of entry. Even if Xrayed, checked by sniffer dogs, etc behind the scenes. Not that unusual.
In my part of the world AU-NZ is required just like USA.
Originally Posted by
Agneisse
Not completely moot, as it can be an effective way to escape bag fees on HBO only fares if the bag is tagged to IND.
Which will be part of the reasons airline will not interline on separate tickets. Revenue protection.