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US airports: 'menacing, cramped and devoid of humanity'
This might strike a chord with travellers.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tr...-humanity.html or http://tinyurl.com/pfekwfp |
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US airports: 'menacing, cramped and devoid of humanity'
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tr...-humanity.html Depends on the airport, but in general I agree with this article. Not all U.S. airports are wastelands. Portland (Oregon) has one of the nicest airports I've ever visited, and San Francisco's airport is going through a very slow remodeling that may be a sign of things to come in 21st-century U.S. airports. The new Terminal 2 at San Francisco (domestic travel only, sadly) is spectacular, with lots of restaurants, work desks, shops, and seating galore. But the article is spot on with respect to passport control at U.S. airports, which approaches something from Dante's Inferno. When I fly into Frankfurt or Munich, I spend maybe 5 minutes in the Passkontrolle line. When I return to the U.S., I deplane and literally run as fast as I can to get to U.S. passport control before the lines start to mass. Thanks for link to article. |
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US airports: 'menacing, cramped and devoid of humanity'
On 03/06/2014 23:53, Dan Leifker wrote:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tr...-humanity.html Depends on the airport, but in general I agree with this article. Not all U.S. airports are wastelands. Portland (Oregon) has one of the nicest airports I've ever visited, and San Francisco's airport is going through a very slow remodeling that may be a sign of things to come in 21st-century U.S. airports. The new Terminal 2 at San Francisco (domestic travel only, sadly) is spectacular, with lots of restaurants, work desks, shops, and seating galore. But the article is spot on with respect to passport control at U.S. airports, which approaches something from Dante's Inferno. When I fly into Frankfurt or Munich, I spend maybe 5 minutes in the Passkontrolle line. When I return to the U.S., I deplane and literally run as fast as I can to get to U.S. passport control before the lines start to mass. Thanks for link to article. You're welcome. My daughter is currently living in Pennsylvania. The only downside to returning to the UK on a visit is that she dreads the whole US immigration experience on returning. |
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US airports: 'menacing, cramped and devoid of humanity'
On Wed, 4 Jun 2014, Mike O'Sullivan wrote:
downside to returning to the UK on a visit is that she dreads the whole US immigration experience on returning. There is no preferential lane for US pass holders like we have for EU pass holders ? |
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US airports: 'menacing, cramped and devoid of humanity'
On 6/4/2014 8:05 AM, Giovanni Drogo wrote:
On Wed, 4 Jun 2014, Mike O'Sullivan wrote: downside to returning to the UK on a visit is that she dreads the whole US immigration experience on returning. There is no preferential lane for US pass holders like we have for EU pass holders ? My mother had a US 'green card', and used the US-citizen lane. |
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US airports: 'menacing, cramped and devoid of humanity'
"Giovanni Drogo" wrote in message news:alpine.LSU.2.00.1406041404540.28826@cbfrvqba. ynzoengr.vans.vg... On Wed, 4 Jun 2014, Mike O'Sullivan wrote: downside to returning to the UK on a visit is that she dreads the whole US immigration experience on returning. There is no preferential lane for US pass holders like we have for EU pass holders ? Yes there is. But then they have to queue up at Customs, whereas most foreigners are waved through tim |
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US airports: 'menacing, cramped and devoid of humanity'
Giovanni Drogo wrote:
On Wed, 4 Jun 2014, Mike O'Sullivan wrote: downside to returning to the UK on a visit is that she dreads the whole US immigration experience on returning. There is no preferential lane for US pass holders like we have for EU pass holders ? At o'Hare they have more people manning the pass control for foreigners than for US citizens every time I come back. -- Erilar, biblioholic medievalist with iPad |
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US airports: 'menacing, cramped and devoid of humanity'
"Erilar" wrote in message ... Giovanni Drogo wrote: On Wed, 4 Jun 2014, Mike O'Sullivan wrote: downside to returning to the UK on a visit is that she dreads the whole US immigration experience on returning. There is no preferential lane for US pass holders like we have for EU pass holders ? At o'Hare they have more people manning the pass control for foreigners than for US citizens every time I come back. At LHR they have 10 times as many desks for "foreigners" than they do for "priority" pax that doesn't stop the priority pax getting through in moments, whilst the foreigners wait up to an hour tim |
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US airports: 'menacing, cramped and devoid of humanity'
On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:59:44 +0100, Mike O'Sullivan
wrote: On 03/06/2014 23:53, Dan Leifker wrote: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tr...-humanity.html Depends on the airport, but in general I agree with this article. Not all U.S. airports are wastelands. Portland (Oregon) has one of the nicest airports I've ever visited, and San Francisco's airport is going through a very slow remodeling that may be a sign of things to come in 21st-century U.S. airports. The new Terminal 2 at San Francisco (domestic travel only, sadly) is spectacular, with lots of restaurants, work desks, shops, and seating galore. But the article is spot on with respect to passport control at U.S. airports, which approaches something from Dante's Inferno. When I fly into Frankfurt or Munich, I spend maybe 5 minutes in the Passkontrolle line. When I return to the U.S., I deplane and literally run as fast as I can to get to U.S. passport control before the lines start to mass. Thanks for link to article. You're welcome. My daughter is currently living in Pennsylvania. The only downside to returning to the UK on a visit is that she dreads the whole US immigration experience on returning. Everyone does. Why do customer facing US uniformed immigration officials at international airports carry pistols? Have any of them ever shot anyone? |
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US airports: 'menacing, cramped and devoid of humanity'
"Bill" wrote in message ... On Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:59:44 +0100, Mike O'Sullivan wrote: On 03/06/2014 23:53, Dan Leifker wrote: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/tr...-humanity.html Depends on the airport, but in general I agree with this article. Not all U.S. airports are wastelands. Portland (Oregon) has one of the nicest airports I've ever visited, and San Francisco's airport is going through a very slow remodeling that may be a sign of things to come in 21st-century U.S. airports. The new Terminal 2 at San Francisco (domestic travel only, sadly) is spectacular, with lots of restaurants, work desks, shops, and seating galore. But the article is spot on with respect to passport control at U.S. airports, which approaches something from Dante's Inferno. When I fly into Frankfurt or Munich, I spend maybe 5 minutes in the Passkontrolle line. When I return to the U.S., I deplane and literally run as fast as I can to get to U.S. passport control before the lines start to mass. Thanks for link to article. You're welcome. My daughter is currently living in Pennsylvania. The only downside to returning to the UK on a visit is that she dreads the whole US immigration experience on returning. Everyone does. Why do customer facing US uniformed immigration officials at international airports carry pistols? Have any of them ever shot anyone? I just don't understand why they have to be so goddamned rude It's possible to be firm, but polite tim |
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