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Old Apr 26, 2006, 12:21 pm
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Originally Posted by qasr
Yes, the US now requires all international transit pax to disembark and clear customs--no exceptions. Stupid policy, but it is what it is.
US airports are simply not designed for international to international connections. In many cases, there are domestic and international flights leaving from the same terminal.
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