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imagine trying to squeeze through the line (because you have NEXUS) then later pulled back and beaten up by the angry mob because they (with a Canadian mentality) think you are trying to jump the queue?
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Originally Posted by global_happy_traveller
(Post 16144450)
imagine trying to squeeze through the line (because you have NEXUS) then later pulled back and beaten up by the angry mob because they (with a Canadian mentality) think you are trying to jump the queue?
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Originally Posted by will5404
(Post 16142852)
Spring Break?
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Originally Posted by JokerRick
(Post 16144802)
Even though we don't need it, I always carry my Nexus card in my hand so people can see it (assuming they know what Nexus is). I find it also helps that I wear a leather pilot's jacket so people often assume I'm crew.
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Originally Posted by rocket69
(Post 16141556)
Sorry if posting in the wrong place and probably off track.
I get in to YYZ from HKG at 18.05 and in transit to connect to the flight to DCA at 20.55. Do i need to go through immigration (i know i need a transit visa cos i am not a US citizen) and is there enough time to make the connection considering such long waits. If there is such a back-up, just let a security officer know you're headed to the US. |
Originally Posted by global_happy_traveller
(Post 16144450)
imagine trying to squeeze through the line (because you have NEXUS) then later pulled back and beaten up by the angry mob because they (with a Canadian mentality) think you are trying to jump the queue?
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Nexus rocks!
Originally Posted by Gogie
(Post 16140523)
Commie,
As a Nexus card holder how did you go about bypassing the lines? Was there anyone there in an official capacity allowing you to go by or did you just have to "force" your way through? |
Originally Posted by Shareholder
(Post 16145162)
No problem for you. You just proceed down the escalator and the hang a left down a separate channel for passengers connecting to the USA. You then pick up your checked bag(s) from a dedicated belt and proceed to a dedicated US customs officer after which you merge with others doing US customs preclearance. Your checked bags go back onto a belt and you continue through security. Just ensure you bags are tagged all the way through to DCA and you'll be fine.
If there is such a back-up, just let a security officer know you're headed to the US. |
Originally Posted by Shareholder
(Post 16145177)
Aren't Canadians docile?
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Originally Posted by pxy_a
(Post 16140930)
Still infinitely better than the customs/immigration design at FRA!
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Originally Posted by djjaguar64
(Post 16140474)
The design flaws in the arrival immig hall creates an overflow mess into the corridors etc. Yes agreed that staffing is another issue as well but not the only fault.
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Originally Posted by Antonio8069
(Post 16145378)
It's pretty easy to by-pass the lines as a NEXUS card holder. You keep to the right by-passing the lines, and head straight to the NEXUS machines. Once you have collected your yellow card, head straight down the escalators at T1 to the baggage area. Check out the separate NEXUS thread if you want more details.
If there are secondary holdings on the 2nd floor like last week, and a few weeks back where it made the newspapers, then, there will be an airport official, and other police-person manning a roped off area just before the escalator/stairs down to the customs hall. If you are a Nexus holder, you can flash them your card, and proceed down the stairs to the customs hall and follow the procedure above....If you are not a nexus holder, then you will be placed in the secondary holding pen to the right of the escalator. |
Originally Posted by djjaguar64
(Post 16140474)
The design flaws in the arrival immig hall creates an overflow mess into the corridors etc. Yes agreed that staffing is another issue as well but not the only fault.
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Originally Posted by djjaguar64
(Post 16140600)
Since there is a shortage of staff, I doubt if the OP was directed by a person, he probably had to push his way through or manouvre carefully so as to get to the Nexus area.
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My wife arrived at T1 on Thu at 4.30 without any problem - just ahead of the mess I guess. I arrived at 6.45 last night (Fri) and although it was that awful HKG/PEK/PVG/LHR arrivals window, there were NO lines at customs. I had wondered what I would do if there were bad lines and how to bypass it with Nexus, although last night it was just as fast to go to an agent.
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