Does HNL have expedited customs?
Sep 12, 2023, 8:07 am
#2
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It's called Global Entry: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-t...s/global-entry
Other than extremely limited situations such as the Private Suite at LAX, the United States doesn't have expedited Immigration and Customs options for pay like those available in some other countries.
Other than extremely limited situations such as the Private Suite at LAX, the United States doesn't have expedited Immigration and Customs options for pay like those available in some other countries.
Sep 19, 2023, 12:33 am
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While I’ve been using Global Entry for many years, I don’t think the normal lines are that long, certainly not like those I’ve experienced in major cities like Tokyo, etc.
If you have a disability, let your airline know well in advance that you need assistance after landing.
Sep 19, 2023, 4:58 am
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Sorry, but other than Global Entry, there is no fast-track service in HNL that I’ve ever heard of in my decades-long residency here.
While I’ve been using Global Entry for many years, I don’t think the normal lines are that long, certainly not like those I’ve experienced in major cities like Tokyo, etc.
If you have a disability, let your airline know well in advance that you need assistance after landing.
While I’ve been using Global Entry for many years, I don’t think the normal lines are that long, certainly not like those I’ve experienced in major cities like Tokyo, etc.
If you have a disability, let your airline know well in advance that you need assistance after landing.
Good to know the normal lines are not that long.
Oct 17, 2023, 12:57 pm
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Sorry, but other than Global Entry, there is no fast-track service in HNL that I’ve ever heard of in my decades-long residency here.
While I’ve been using Global Entry for many years, I don’t think the normal lines are that long, certainly not like those I’ve experienced in major cities like Tokyo, etc.
If you have a disability, let your airline know well in advance that you need assistance after landing.
While I’ve been using Global Entry for many years, I don’t think the normal lines are that long, certainly not like those I’ve experienced in major cities like Tokyo, etc.
If you have a disability, let your airline know well in advance that you need assistance after landing.
May streamline immigration entry just a little, so not entirely accurate to say that there is no fast-track service at all at HNL.
Feb 17, 2024, 1:35 pm
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This is not going to help the OP, but HNL does allow US citizens/permanent residents to use the mobile app: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citize...ssport-control
May streamline immigration entry just a little, so not entirely accurate to say that there is no fast-track service at all at HNL.
May streamline immigration entry just a little, so not entirely accurate to say that there is no fast-track service at all at HNL.
When I landed in Hawaii there was a huge snaking line which we where told would take 1-1.5 hours to clear.
Luckily I used MPC and went straight to the front of the line. Only one other passenger was waiting to use this line.
I must say I felt pretty smug cutting the long line.
There were a heap of luggage taken off the carousels for waiting passengers stuck at security.