Flying to CDG in J. Priority Customs Line?
Jul 31, 2019, 9:10 am
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Flying to CDG in J. Priority Customs Line?
Flying to CDG and arriving in 2A. Does Air Canada provide the use of the priority/fast track line in customs? I've only flown to CDG via Air France before and I remember the sign saying it's for No.1 Access and SkyTeam only.
Jul 31, 2019, 9:15 am
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Jul 31, 2019, 9:21 am
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Jul 31, 2019, 9:26 am
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Thanks. I guess it's because I'm used to flying into 2E and it's always 45min-1hr wait through custom.
Jul 31, 2019, 12:21 pm
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They should stick a little "Access No.1" on your BP. Unless you have an electronic BP, then they stick it to your passport, where it is infinitely reusable. Until it gets worn, then you get them to stick another one...
Usually more useful for exit customs and security than entrance customs though.
Usually more useful for exit customs and security than entrance customs though.
Jul 31, 2019, 12:25 pm
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But definitely have had more use out of it when leaving,
Aug 1, 2019, 10:47 pm
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I have a bunch of these in my travel bag for exactly the same reason as @RatherBeInYOW mentions.
Given I have an EU passport (at least until Halloween) as observed up-thread it's more useful leaving than arriving. Especially when they decide to put both families and people with mobility issues in the Priority lane as well.
Given I have an EU passport (at least until Halloween) as observed up-thread it's more useful leaving than arriving. Especially when they decide to put both families and people with mobility issues in the Priority lane as well.
Aug 2, 2019, 7:13 am
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I have a bunch of these in my travel bag for exactly the same reason as @RatherBeInYOW mentions.
Given I have an EU passport (at least until Halloween) as observed up-thread it's more useful leaving than arriving. Especially when they decide to put both families and people with mobility issues in the Priority lane as well.
Given I have an EU passport (at least until Halloween) as observed up-thread it's more useful leaving than arriving. Especially when they decide to put both families and people with mobility issues in the Priority lane as well.
Totally agree. Just thinking the other day, as mentioned by @Bohemian1, about the importance of not pulling off the sticker for flights beyond October.
Aug 2, 2019, 12:36 pm
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Customs in Europe is the red/green aisle/door choice system. There is no need I can think of for priority in that system.
For Immigration processes, on the other hand, having priority can definitely be a good thing.
For Immigration processes, on the other hand, having priority can definitely be a good thing.
Aug 2, 2019, 1:56 pm
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Aug 2, 2019, 1:59 pm
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