SDQ > ATL > JFK Will I need to pass security in ATL again?
Mar 14, 2018, 7:43 am
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SDQ > ATL > JFK Will I need to pass security in ATL again?
I am flying SDQ to JFK with a pitstop in ATL
I only flew this route once and I can't remember if after immigration I would have to clear security again.
I want to buy some Hennesey White at the Duty-Free and if I have to clear security again I'll have to trash the bottles.
I only flew this route once and I can't remember if after immigration I would have to clear security again.
I want to buy some Hennesey White at the Duty-Free and if I have to clear security again I'll have to trash the bottles.
Mar 14, 2018, 7:47 am
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Yes you must go through TSA security, but you could put liquids into a checked bag after exiting customs and before rechecking your bags.
So I guess no Hennesey white for me.
Mar 14, 2018, 7:56 am
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You could check a bag for only the domestic segment(s).
Mar 14, 2018, 7:57 am
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Mar 14, 2018, 7:59 am
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Seven free bags would be an awful lot of alcohol! It wouldn't fit into the overhead bin on board.
Mar 14, 2018, 8:03 am
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ha I don't even drink the stuff a co-worker begs me to bring him a bottle every time I come out here. But Delta gave me 7 free checked bags for this flight not sure why might be because of the schedule change.
Mar 14, 2018, 1:10 pm
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TSA changed the guidelines on Duty Free purchases. Now, when clearing TSA on a domestic connection from an international flight you can bring your duty free purchase through security. Over the last few years I have had no trouble taking duty free bags through security in SFO when connecting from international flights. Here is the information on the TSA website: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...g/liquids-rule
Inbound International Flights
You may carry duty free liquids in secure, tamper–evident bags, more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your carry-on bag if:- The duty free liquids were purchased internationally and you are traveling to the United States with a connecting flight.
- The liquids are packed in a transparent, secure, tamper-evident bag by the retailer and do not show signs of tampering when presented to TSA for screening.
- The original receipt for the liquids is present and the purchase was made within 48 hours.
Liquids more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml not in a secure, tamper-evident bag must be packed in checked baggage.
Mar 14, 2018, 1:46 pm
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Not always. If your flight originates from many Canadian cities, Ireland, Bahamas, UAE and a few more there is USA preclearance at the departure airport. When you arrive in the USA you go straight to your connecting flight as if you were on a strictly domestic itinerary.
Mar 14, 2018, 2:41 pm
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I should have clarified that I meant for international arrivals in which you go through immigration and customs in a US airport.
Mar 14, 2018, 3:14 pm
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Mar 14, 2018, 9:01 pm
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TSA changed the guidelines on Duty Free purchases. Now, when clearing TSA on a domestic connection from an international flight you can bring your duty free purchase through security. Over the last few years I have had no trouble taking duty free bags through security in SFO when connecting from international flights. Here is the information on the TSA website: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-...g/liquids-rule
Inbound International Flights
You may carry duty free liquids in secure, tamper–evident bags, more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml in your carry-on bag if:- The duty free liquids were purchased internationally and you are traveling to the United States with a connecting flight.
- The liquids are packed in a transparent, secure, tamper-evident bag by the retailer and do not show signs of tampering when presented to TSA for screening.
- The original receipt for the liquids is present and the purchase was made within 48 hours.
Liquids more than 3.4 oz or 100 ml not in a secure, tamper-evident bag must be packed in checked baggage.
However IME, it is a hit or miss with the individual smurfs.
I just toss them in my checked bags to make sure.