Arriving @ TBIT from YYZ
 

I am flying into/out of LAX on LY (El Al) from YYZ . I am flying LY105 YYZ-LAX and LY106 LAX-YYZ. The 105 actually goes TLV-YYZ-LAX and then LAX-YYZ-TLV. Since LY has the rights to take pax from LAX to YYZ and from YYZ to LAX will I need to clear international customs in LAX? There will be a mix of pax on the flight with some coming from TLV and some who have gotten on in YYZ (like myself). Also upon departure will be have to clear emigration/immigration @ LAX's TBIT? If I do not bring my passport will they let us pass customs with the normal documents for Canada->USA immigration (photo ID, government ID) since our boarding passes will say YYZ-LAX.

Hope you understand what I am asking, Thanks

Anyone?

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I'm not an expert but I would imagine you would have to clear U.S. immigration at TBIT unless LY forces everyone to preclear in YYZ (which I doubt). No formal exit checks at TBIT or at any U.S. airport. As for document requirements, I would suggest bringing your passport, not to satisfy U.S. or Canadian authorities but LY staff.

FWIW, I think Australia is the only country that lets domestic pax mix in with uncleared international pax and not be rigorously checked on arrival.

i'll try. first, have you talked with el al? they should certainly know. otherwise, how about calling immigration/customs at lax? and finally, yes on passport. it's 2005 man.