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No more secondary screening flying from HKG -> USA??
Every time I make the flight from HKG to LAX, they perform a secondary inspection as you are getting the plane, in which they search for water bottles or any liquids (note this is AFTER security, and JUST before you get on the plane).
They said that this is a restriction on USA bound flights. Two weeks ago, I flew the same flight back HKG to LAX and they did not perform the second inspection, and I was allowed to carry water on without delay. (AA) My father was then flying HKG to SFO a week later (this last Monday), and he also commented that the secondary inspection was skipped. (United) Upon arrival to SFO, he also commented that after clearing customs for his transfer to SAN, there was no transfer security checkpoint. Is there a new agreement between HKG and USA? Anyone have datapoints? |
Originally Posted by kcramp858
(Post 30201089)
Every time I make the flight from HKG to LAX, they perform a secondary inspection as you are getting the plane, in which they search for water bottles or any liquids (note this is AFTER security, and JUST before you get on the plane).
They said that this is a restriction on USA bound flights. Two weeks ago, I flew the same flight back HKG to LAX and they did not perform the second inspection, and I was allowed to carry water on without delay. (AA) My father was then flying HKG to SFO a week later (this last Monday), and he also commented that the secondary inspection was skipped. (United) Upon arrival to SFO, he also commented that after clearing customs for his transfer to SAN, there was no transfer security checkpoint. Is there a new agreement between HKG and USA? Anyone have datapoints? |
Originally Posted by kcramp858
(Post 30201089)
Upon arrival to SFO, he also commented that after clearing customs for his transfer to SAN, there was no transfer security checkpoint.
US CBP is simplifying the process. At more and more POEs Immigration officers are doing customs screening now. |
Originally Posted by HkCaGu
(Post 30203413)
That is not possible. He must have passed through TSA.
US CBP is simplifying the process. At more and more POEs Immigration officers are doing customs screening now. |
My experience was different.
I asked about the secondary. Then I was targeted for secondary. Those jerks at HKG...
Originally Posted by kcramp858
(Post 30201089)
Upon arrival to SFO, he also commented that after clearing customs for his transfer to SAN, there was no transfer security checkpoint.
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Flew HKG-LAX on 25 August and indeed no more search for liquids. The usual questions from AVSECO prior to scanning the BP only
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No liquids check for UA HKG-SFO last Tuesday. One of the UA GAs was asking the security questions prior to boarding. |
Just flew DEC 19 from HKG to EWR, no secondary check for liquids. I was flying J and got to the gate just as Y was boarding. I had a half empty bottle of water in my hand and said "Oh, I need to throw out the water before boarding". The agent said it was no longer necessary, so I carried my water on board.
Also no additional screening before the check-in counter. The agent told me the primary screening is no longer being done only screening before boarding. I also noticed a different procedure when entering the security area after check-in. There is a new facial recognition system when handing boarding pass and passport to security agents, in addition to scanning passport and checking passport. |
... because so many threats to planes have come from people pretending to be someone else!
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