May 21, 2020, 5:59 pm
Japan Transit/Connection/Layover Master Thread
Dec 19, 2021, 6:19 am
#346
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 112
they also said during COVID they have multiple boarding denials a day (someone was even pulled off plane today....) due to confusion and misunderstandings about docs checks and rules. They made it clear it wasn't United/their fault and rather the government rules - did confirm Guam was good of course as a destination, except that it was full
Dec 19, 2021, 6:37 am
#347
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,381
I’m curious what docs check confusion it was. I’m thinking doing mainland to Guam via NRT. You said it should be a good/valid routing and good to go. What happens when the flight from NRT to Guam is sold out since people can’t enter Japan right now? Will it get denied boarding as well in The US rather than fly to Tokyo and get stuck there until the next day departure to Guam?
If something happens (eg nrt-guam gets cancelled, or your inbound to NRT delayed and you can't catch Guam flight) then you either
1) get stopped in CONUSA (rescheduled to next available day)
2) stuck in a room overnight at NRT (see the example of multi day NRT airside layover due to PCR test requirements of final country).
Dec 20, 2021, 5:51 pm
#349
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 112
My local library is giving this out away for free. I live in Northern Virginia. But in the past, I ordered them from Optum Store online. But be mindful about the expiration date.
Dec 20, 2021, 5:51 pm
#350
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,381
I believe the current usa entry rule is COVID test within one calendar day from your flight (eg Tuesday 5pm flight, your test can be taken anytime on Monday). You should check
Dec 20, 2021, 7:32 pm
#351
Join Date: Dec 2006
Programs: United 1k aa exec plat
Posts: 1,842
If you are based in the US, just order binaxNow with eMed by Abbott. This is an antigen at home kit that is proctored. About $30-40 per box. You get the result in 15 mins and it is valid for re-entry into the US.
My local library is giving this out away for free. I live in Northern Virginia. But in the past, I ordered them from Optum Store online. But be mindful about the expiration date.
My local library is giving this out away for free. I live in Northern Virginia. But in the past, I ordered them from Optum Store online. But be mindful about the expiration date.
Dec 20, 2021, 7:48 pm
#352
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,381
(Same test kit sells at walmart, binaxnow 2 tests @ $14. But no monitoring and hence Walmart vrsion doesn't qualify for usa entry)
Last edited by paperwastage; Dec 20, 2021 at 8:36 pm
Dec 21, 2021, 7:05 pm
#354
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 112
No appointment needed - just call the number. last time I used it around thanksgiving, there wasn’t any wait time when calling. Make sure you register/create account first, and don’t open the box unless instructed so. Also I didn’t even use a computer, just my iPhone. They will watch/proctor you while waiting for the 15 mins. Once done, they will send you the certificate of negative test to your email.
be sure to get binaxnow with eMed. Their branding is a bit confusing because one with eMed (good for travel, and the box is like navy color), and the other is self test (no proctor, no certificate, I think the box is like light blue color).
be sure to get binaxnow with eMed. Their branding is a bit confusing because one with eMed (good for travel, and the box is like navy color), and the other is self test (no proctor, no certificate, I think the box is like light blue color).
Dec 22, 2021, 9:24 am
#355
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 16
Dec 22, 2021, 12:22 pm
#356
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Tokyo
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I wonder if that would not hit a cabotage issue. US to US on a non US carrier.... But at least in terms of the Narita transit, it would be to a third country
Dec 22, 2021, 12:37 pm
#357
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 16
On a similar note, would the NRT transit be looked at differently on a "round trip" ticket vs. a "multi-city" ticket?
Dec 22, 2021, 10:10 pm
#358
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Would the same potential cabotage rules apply on a "round trip" ticket vs. a "multi-city" ticket? With all flights being the same, would the system look at them differently? On a similar note, would the NRT transit be looked at differently on a "round trip" ticket vs. a "multi-city" ticket?
Dec 30, 2021, 7:41 am
#359
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: PIT-SCE-AOO-PHL-NYC-WAS
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Posts: 1,036
I got one way ANA F award ticket JFK-HND, and no idea what Japan will do about tourists in September. I know no one will know what happens in September. Let's say Japan don't open. Is it easy for me to get seperate ticket with JAL in transit after arriving HND via ANA flight? Any experiences with ANA-JAL separate ticket in HND during pandemic era? Thanks!
Dec 30, 2021, 9:05 am
#360
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Location: Tokyo
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I got one way ANA F award ticket JFK-HND, and no idea what Japan will do about tourists in September. I know no one will know what happens in September. Let's say Japan don't open. Is it easy for me to get seperate ticket with JAL in transit after arriving HND via ANA flight? Any experiences with ANA-JAL separate ticket in HND during pandemic era? Thanks!