BOS Immigration
Jun 2, 2014, 4:40 pm
#1
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BOS Immigration
Hi All
Arriving on the BA203 at 1850 into BOS Terminal E at 1850 on a Monday, anyone know if there are any delays through immigration or is it quite quick? Travelling F if it makes a difference.
Cheers
Arriving on the BA203 at 1850 into BOS Terminal E at 1850 on a Monday, anyone know if there are any delays through immigration or is it quite quick? Travelling F if it makes a difference.
Cheers
Jun 2, 2014, 4:46 pm
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you can get an idea of past waiting times here
http://awt.cbp.gov/
But it very much depends on what happens on the day.
http://awt.cbp.gov/
But it very much depends on what happens on the day.
Jun 2, 2014, 4:54 pm
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It's a bit of a lottery depending on other planes arriving. I tend to take the 213 and I've been from seat on plane to sitting in my rental car in under 15 minutes. I've also stood in a long snaking line for 2 hours....
Jun 3, 2014, 3:04 am
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Jun 3, 2014, 10:41 am
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the only diff travelling in F is that you usually get off the plane first so you're ahead of everyone else....doesnt help you much is there is a queue from other arriving flights though.
I've been into BOS a number of times and only ever waited about 10 mins.
I've been into BOS a number of times and only ever waited about 10 mins.
Jun 3, 2014, 11:26 am
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Jun 3, 2014, 11:50 am
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As a US citizen in F or CW, I don't usually wait more than a few minutes.
But if Icelandair, Lufthansa, and an AA charter from the Dominican Republic pipped the 239 at the post............
I seem to remember on one occasion being held on the aircraft to allow the immigration hall to clear.
Jun 3, 2014, 11:52 am
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It's a few years back now but I took that 7pm flight from LHR to BOS in F. Was amazed - immigration hall was empty AND the CBP agent was as friendly as could be.
But that's a sample of 1, and a somewhat dated one at that....
But that's a sample of 1, and a somewhat dated one at that....
Jun 3, 2014, 1:05 pm
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Jun 4, 2014, 2:53 am
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Eeek. Not what I was hoping to hear ... especially it's a short night in the Hilton and an early morning connection the following day.
