Connecting in MEX Intl to Intl
Jul 21, 2006 | 6:13 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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Connecting in MEX Intl to Intl
Hi folks!
I'm planning on making a connection in MEX from Mexicana (flight from US) to British Airways (flight to UK). Are arrivals and departures separated, or can I simply walk from my arrival gate to the departure gate? Will I have to clear immigration or is there a special transfer procedure?
Thanks for your help!
I'm planning on making a connection in MEX from Mexicana (flight from US) to British Airways (flight to UK). Are arrivals and departures separated, or can I simply walk from my arrival gate to the departure gate? Will I have to clear immigration or is there a special transfer procedure?
Thanks for your help!
Jul 30, 2006 | 2:19 pm
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MEX is a bit of a weird airport - all international arrivals and departures mix witht he exception of those from Colombia and certain other "select destinations." If you have only carry-ons or bags are checked through, you can literally walk off one aircraft, wander the shops (I love the "Pineda Covaln*" shops with the autochthonous designs in textiles, jewelry and things like ties - wonderfully designed, authentic and a source for unique gifts from Mxico,) proceed to your departure gate (it can be some distance as the airport is one long skinny building) and board.
Be aware Mexico's version of the TSA stands around and often hawks those who are standing closest to the gate for a secondary inspection.
*The Pineda Covaln site isn't working in English- but you really go there for the pictures.
Be aware Mexico's version of the TSA stands around and often hawks those who are standing closest to the gate for a secondary inspection.
*The Pineda Covaln site isn't working in English- but you really go there for the pictures.
Jul 30, 2006 | 2:46 pm
#5
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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Thank you for the help, JDiver! I look forward to some shopping en route!
Originally Posted by JDiver
MEX is a bit of a weird airport - all international arrivals and departures mix witht he exception of those from Colombia and certain other "select destinations." If you have only carry-ons or bags are checked through, you can literally walk off one aircraft, wander the shops (I love the "Pineda Covaln*" shops with the autochthonous designs in textiles, jewelry and things like ties - wonderfully designed, authentic and a source for unique gifts from Mxico,) proceed to your departure gate (it can be some distance as the airport is one long skinny building) and board.
Be aware Mexico's version of the TSA stands around and often hawks those who are standing closest to the gate for a secondary inspection.
*The Pineda Covaln site isn't working in English- but you really go there for the pictures.
Be aware Mexico's version of the TSA stands around and often hawks those who are standing closest to the gate for a secondary inspection.
*The Pineda Covaln site isn't working in English- but you really go there for the pictures.