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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 25 Sep 16:35
Wondering if Any of you guys have travelled through JFK and got a connecting flight from terminal 4? I`ve booked flights to Nashville and was assuming that the cases would go straight through to the final destination, but apparently, you have to collect your luggage and go through security again. Got a couple of hours from landing to the onward journey, just wondering if anyone had any experience of what it`s like.
Cheers guys
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Wed 25 Sep 16:37
I did it once AGES ago - maybe 1997 - Sept 11.
And even then yeah, bags needed to be collected and rescanned. It was annoying.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 25 Sep 16:50
Quote:
Bandy, Wed 25 Sept 16:37
I did it once AGES ago - maybe 1997 - Sept 11.
And even then yeah, bags needed to be collected and rescanned. It was annoying.
How was it time wise mate? Did you get your connecting flight OK?
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Topic Originator: Johan_Cruyff
Date: Wed 25 Sep 18:18
All depends on day of week and time of day - the TSA and immigration folks wont care about your connection and will be in no hurry - 2 hours should be enough - you need to get your bags to clear customs and then make sure you drop them in the CORRECT area of drop off - they`ll kindly advise you if you dont :-)
Ive done it regular over the years and never missed a 2 hour connection once - cut it fine a couple of times but always seemed to work out.
You`ll love Nasville its such a cool place - we drive there realtively often for a weekend
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 25 Sep 18:24
Quote:
Johan_Cruyff, Wed 25 Sept 18:18
All depends on day of week and time of day - the TSA and immigration folks wont care about your connection and will be in no hurry - 2 hours should be enough - you need to get your bags to clear customs and then make sure you drop them in the CORRECT area of drop off - they`ll kindly advise you if you dont :-)
Ive done it regular over the years and never missed a 2 hour connection once - cut it fine a couple of times but always seemed to work out.
You`ll love Nasville its such a cool place - we drive there realtively often for a weekend
Thanks for the info mate. Very much appreciated. We get in at 5pm, on a Tuesday
BTW, if you are there the weekend that Metallica are playing, let's go for a beer ☺️
Post Edited (Wed 25 Sep 18:44)
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Topic Originator: Johan_Cruyff
Date: Wed 25 Sep 18:46
Tues-Thurs are the `quieter days` - you should be good most of the business travellers would be getting the 7-8pm flights if they`re heading home
I learned the more I worry and stressed I get in the airport its a vicious cycle - 2 hours will for sure be enough
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Wed 25 Sep 19:16
Have you not paid enough for a space on the tour bus by now?
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 25 Sep 19:18
Quote:
ipswichpar, Wed 25 Sept 19:16
Have you not paid enough for a space on the tour bus by now?
You`d think so eh mate 😂
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Wed 25 Sep 19:26
I’d be like a pig in muck in Nashville - visiting the Hall of Fame and reading about my Country idols Haggard and Jones etc.
Enjoy the experience.
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Wed 25 Sep 19:29
Big T .. I don`t fly as ye know .. Have never been to JFK .. But the last time I was at KFC Fort Kinnaird .. I had to wait 23 minutes for my meal .. hope this helps :-)) enjoy yer holiday K you deserve it .. B
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 25 Sep 21:10
Quote:
veteraneastender, Wed 25 Sept 19:26
I’d be like a pig in muck in Nashville - visiting the Hall of Fame and reading about my Country idols Haggard and Jones etc.
Enjoy the experience.
Not a country fan, in the slightest, but will visit the HOF for sure mate
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Wed 25 Sep 21:13
If you have been to the US before and used the visa waiver program then you can use the MPC app to clear immigration quicker.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 25 Sep 21:15
Quote:
SAP PAR, Wed 25 Sept 21:13
If you have been to the US before and used the visa waiver program then you can use the MPC app to clear immigration quicker.
I have mate, What`s MPC?
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Topic Originator: Pars Athletic
Date: Thu 26 Sep 00:03
Nashville is a cracking place, we went for new years a couple of years back. Bring your dosh though $8 for bottle of beer, $10 for a pint and $15 a spirit
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Thu 26 Sep 09:35
Yeah - Big T, made the connection in plenty of time. It was just a ballache. I`m sure you`ll be fine (assuming no delays in bound)
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 26 Sep 09:46
Thanks for all the responses guys very much appreciated 👍
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 26 Sep 09:47
Quote:
Bandy, Thu 26 Sept 09:35
Yeah - Big T, made the connection in plenty of time. It was just a ballache. I`m sure you`ll be fine (assuming no delays in bound)
What was your layover time inbetween flights mate?
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Thu 26 Sep 15:02
"Not a country fan, in the slightest, but will visit the HOF for sure mate"
An acquired taste in my case.
The names given to popular genres are just music industry pigeon holes for separating different styles.
Many top name artists in other fields are comfortable in Country Music circles.
Keith Richards for example makes no apologies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2zbvtSWCao
Post Edited (Thu 26 Sep 15:34)
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Thu 26 Sep 16:41
Quote:
Big T Par, Wed 25 Sep 21:15
Quote:
SAP PAR, Wed 25 Sept 21:13
If you have been to the US before and used the visa waiver program then you can use the MPC app to clear immigration quicker.
I have mate, What`s MPC?
It’s mobile passport control. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 26 Sep 17:05
Quote:
SAP PAR, Thu 26 Sept 16:41
Quote:
Big T Par, Wed 25 Sep 21:15
Quote:
SAP PAR, Wed 25 Sept 21:13
If you have been to the US before and used the visa waiver program then you can use the MPC app to clear immigration quicker.
I have mate, What`s MPC?
It’s mobile passport control. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control
Oh, that sounds interesting mate. Cheers for the link. Have you used it?
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Fri 27 Sep 07:42
Yes used it at JFK and Orlando. Easy to use and like using fast track at security 😃
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Fri 27 Sep 11:30
A couple of questions, if I may, mate. Do you have to be using a current ESTA to use this? I don`t have a current one, but have used them before. Also, myself and my daughter have passports, which we`ve used previously to get into America, but my wife and son have new passports, can you use it on them? Also, do you still need to get an ESTA as well.
Cheers bud.
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Fri 27 Sep 11:48
Was on an east USA /Canada tour plus Florida stay 25 years ago, flew with lots connections no hassle ..apart from the last one Washington to Miami .
Checked in then realised after a while we had no boarding card, goes to the desk and they said flight was overbooked!
Then they started announcing various offers, free dinners and cash to tempt folk to cancel and take the next flight, so we got on ok. I was told it was quite common over there to oversell seats like that to take into account no shows etc.
Never experienced that before or since
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Sat 28 Sep 08:13
Quote:
Big T Par, Fri 27 Sep 11:30
A couple of questions, if I may, mate. Do you have to be using a current ESTA to use this? I don`t have a current one, but have used them before. Also, myself and my daughter have passports, which we`ve used previously to get into America, but my wife and son have new passports, can you use it on them? Also, do you still need to get an ESTA as well.
Cheers bud.
Yea you will need a current esta to enter the US. You will need one whether using MPC or not. As long as the passports are valid it shouldn’t matter if they are new. You will be able to add all your family to the same submission in the app.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Sat 28 Sep 09:50
Quote:
SAP PAR, Sat 28 Sept 08:13
Quote:
Big T Par, Fri 27 Sep 11:30
A couple of questions, if I may, mate. Do you have to be using a current ESTA to use this? I don`t have a current one, but have used them before. Also, myself and my daughter have passports, which we`ve used previously to get into America, but my wife and son have new passports, can you use it on them? Also, do you still need to get an ESTA as well.
Cheers bud.
Yea you will need a current esta to enter the US. You will need one whether using MPC or not. As long as the passports are valid it shouldn’t matter if they are new. You will be able to add all your family to the same submission in the app.
Top class SAP. Very much appreciated pal 👍
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Sat 28 Sep 10:55
One last question mate. I`m assuming that you fill in the MPC, prior to leaving the country?
Post Edited (Sat 28 Sep 10:55)
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Sat 28 Sep 12:46
Yes - download the app now and create the submission now
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Sat 28 Sep 13:05
Quote:
SAP PAR, Sat 28 Sept 12:46
Yes - download the app now and create the submission now
Cheers bud
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Sat 28 Sep 17:43
And apply for your esta now if you haven’t already
Post Edited (Sat 28 Sep 18:37)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 28 Sep 18:04
Are they rationing beef curry?
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Sat 28 Sep 18:37
😂
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Sat 28 Sep 19:01
Wis it no vesta jake ? like the scooters ? only kiddin :-)
Post Edited (Sat 28 Sep 19:03)
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Sat 28 Sep 19:36
Quote:
SAP PAR, Sat 28 Sept 17:43
And apply for your esta now if you haven’t already
I`m not going over until April next year
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 28 Sep 20:04
Yeah but it might take a while for registration to come through.
I had been looking into going to Minneapolis this summer but I didn’t realise an ESTA was needed so couldn’t go on my planned time off.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Sat 28 Sep 20:05
Quote:
buffy, Sat 28 Sept 20:04
Yeah but it might take a while for registration to come through.
I had been looking into going to Minneapolis this summer but I didn’t realise an ESTA was needed so couldn’t go on my planned time off.
In my experience, You get informed pretty much straight away
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Sat 28 Sep 21:20
Applied online for ESTA Wednesday night came through Thursday for trip in a fortnight. Their SLA is 72 hours
Post Edited (Sat 28 Sep 21:21)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 28 Sep 22:46
Quote:
Buspasspar, Sat 28 Sept 19:01
Wis it no vesta jake ? like the scooters ? only kiddin :-)
Vesta for curry
Vespa for scooter
Esta for immigration
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 28 Sep 23:12
I didn’t want to take the chance as it was very much a last minute decision to go, but it’s good to hear that it’s a quick process.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sun 29 Sep 08:43
Quote:
buffy, Sat 28 Sep 23:12
I didn’t want to take the chance as it was very much a last minute decision to go, but it’s good to hear that it’s a quick process.
Make sure you only use the official US government website - there are several unofficial sites that add on an unnecessary fee.
I expect you are aware of course.
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Sun 29 Sep 12:12
Quote:
Big T Par, Sat 28 Sep 19:36
Quote:
SAP PAR, Sat 28 Sept 17:43
And apply for your esta now if you haven’t already
I`m not going over until April next year
In that case no rush. 😀 I had assumed it was soon.
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Topic Originator: P
Date: Fri 11 Oct 16:30
That MPC app was incredible, mainly since you go in a different queue which was next to US Citizens - we had 1 family in front and straight through. Could see the usual queue and it was massive.
Straight through customs in 15 mins at Miami (where we once queued for 5 hours to get out).
….bags took ages though 🙄
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 30 Oct 18:09
Right, I`ve taken the hit 😩😩 and cancelled my Virgin flights, was getting too stressed about getting stranded in NYC. Booked to go with aer lingus now. Question is, can I still use the MPC app in Dublin? Cheers
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Topic Originator: SAP PAR
Date: Wed 30 Oct 19:25
Yes you can use it at Dublin
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Wed 30 Oct 21:26
Quote:
SAP PAR, Wed 30 Oct 19:25
Yes you can use it at Dublin
Cheers bud 👍
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Topic Originator: fcda
Date: Thu 31 Oct 13:19
Had a poor experience with flying Aer Lingus to Toronto via Dublin.
The Edinburgh to Dublin flight was delayed, making it really tight for the connection. Crew took details but I got no help to make the connection once landed - had to run from one terminal to the other. Gate had just closed when I got there.
Then had to find my way back to a service desk to get help. They put me on an Air France flight instead and I was about 6 hours late overall. I was able to claim for EU flight compensation at least.
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Topic Originator: Big T Par
Date: Thu 31 Oct 13:58
I`ve given myself plenty of time, this time. So hopefully, any issues in getting to Dublin, won`t be a problem.
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