Transiting US authorized airports from LHR
Jun 16, 2020, 4:28 am
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Transiting US authorized airports from LHR
Flight LHR to YVR cancelled. It is possible to route LHR to DFW for example on AA and then from there to YVR the next morning, technically. I reviewed the government website as to whom is allowed to enter the country but transiting is not entering (unless it is). Entry is prohibited from the UK but the proclamation carves out exceptions but does not clarify transiting passengers. Comments and thoughts? I can also wait for the next round of LHR to YVR flights that are now available from July 16 onward if I choose to wait.
Jun 16, 2020, 4:33 am
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I don't think the BA board is qualified for entry rules and regulations. There's a decent thread with a fair bit of into here :Entry restrictions / reopening per country
Jun 16, 2020, 4:43 am
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Also have a look here https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/int...1580226297.htm, reading it I don't see how you would be allowed to transit.
As there is no airside transit in the US for INT-INT it doesn't surprise me that there isn't any provision made for it.
As there is no airside transit in the US for INT-INT it doesn't surprise me that there isn't any provision made for it.
Jun 16, 2020, 4:57 am
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Personally I'd leave it a few weeks, until nearer departure time. You're only allowed one free rebooking per cancellation and things could well evolve in the next few weeks. A key aspect will be if the Canadian government open their borders, which doesn't affect you but does affect the number of viable flights. I think the land border restrictions are due for review on 21 June for example.
Jun 16, 2020, 5:04 am
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There is no such thing as ‘international transit’ in the US, you have to clear immigration. This applies even if reboarding the same aircraft (e.g LHR-LAX-AKL or CDG-LAX-PPT). Therefore I don’t see how there would be any exemption to the current entry clearance rules for it.
Jun 16, 2020, 5:26 am
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Flight LHR to YVR cancelled. It is possible to route LHR to DFW for example on AA and then from there to YVR the next morning, technically. I reviewed the government website as to whom is allowed to enter the country but transiting is not entering (unless it is). Entry is prohibited from the UK but the proclamation carves out exceptions but does not clarify transiting passengers. Comments and thoughts? I can also wait for the next round of LHR to YVR flights that are now available from July 16 onward if I choose to wait.
Jun 16, 2020, 5:35 am
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There is no airside in-transit concept in the US (excepting some odd procedure at MIA). Therefore you will have to enter the US and the go through security again. Assuming you have a UK passport that means applying for an ESTA. These are currently being cancelled as API data are sent to the US pre-flight. All of this means that you will most likely be denied boarding. If you do make it on board there is a high degree of likelihood you'll be denied entry and put on the next flight back. Remember, there is no way for CBP to control what you do once you've been admitted. You could just head off into the sunset...
Jun 16, 2020, 5:37 am
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Got it, thanks.
Jun 16, 2020, 7:11 am
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Flight LHR to YVR cancelled. It is possible to route LHR to DFW for example on AA and then from there to YVR the next morning, technically. I reviewed the government website as to whom is allowed to enter the country but transiting is not entering (unless it is). Entry is prohibited from the UK but the proclamation carves out exceptions but does not clarify transiting passengers. Comments and thoughts? I can also wait for the next round of LHR to YVR flights that are now available from July 16 onward if I choose to wait.
Jun 16, 2020, 9:37 am
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What you propose is certainly not allowed. As others have noted, there is no sterile transit in the USA, and so you would have to be admitted under the VWP even for an onward international connection. So unless you have a qualifying exception, you would not be allowed onto the LHR-DFW flight under the current restrictions. Why not travel via YYZ instead?
Jun 16, 2020, 3:02 pm
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What you propose is certainly not allowed. As others have noted, there is no sterile transit in the USA, and so you would have to be admitted under the VWP even for an onward international connection. So unless you have a qualifying exception, you would not be allowed onto the LHR-DFW flight under the current restrictions. Why not travel via YYZ instead?
Jun 16, 2020, 3:05 pm
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You list your location as Vancouver, so if you are a citizen or PR, you’ve got nothing to worry about (other than flights operating). Otherwise your entry is very much in question.
Jun 16, 2020, 7:24 pm
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