Dougie
27-09-2006, 04:48 PM
Found this on the Air New Zealand website....
Transit on NZ1 and NZ2
To meet the security requirements of US Customs and Border Protection, travellers in transit in Los Angeles on NZ1 to Auckland or NZ2 to London must remain in the transit facility. Here is an outline of the transit procedure you can expect.
When you leave the aircraft in Los Angeles, Air New Zealand ground staff will direct you to the transit area where you will be required to present your passport and completed U.S. Immigration form to officials for inspection
There is no requirement to complete the Customs form when in transit
Boarding passes must be retained for the continuation of your journey
Entry formalities require all travellers aged 14 - 79 to have a photo and prints of index fingers taken by officials (US and Canadian citizens exempt)
US Customs and Border Protection processing may result in a delay to enter the transit facility; we understand queuing can be uncomfortable so will be offering refreshments while you wait to be processed by the authorities
If you need to use a toilet before entering the transit area, please ask one of our Air New Zealand ground staff for directions
Once in the transit facility, complimentary refreshments and snacks are available to you.
Should you require any assistance in the transit facility, please do not hesitate to speak with any of the Air New Zealand ground staff.
Now I'm as security conscious as the next bloke,but I reckon the shermans are kickin' the arse out of it.......
When we came back from NZ the last time we were herded by armed guards into a room barely big enough for the folk on the plane,what's the betting the "Transit Facility" will be much the same? :mad: :mad:
Transit on NZ1 and NZ2
To meet the security requirements of US Customs and Border Protection, travellers in transit in Los Angeles on NZ1 to Auckland or NZ2 to London must remain in the transit facility. Here is an outline of the transit procedure you can expect.
When you leave the aircraft in Los Angeles, Air New Zealand ground staff will direct you to the transit area where you will be required to present your passport and completed U.S. Immigration form to officials for inspection
There is no requirement to complete the Customs form when in transit
Boarding passes must be retained for the continuation of your journey
Entry formalities require all travellers aged 14 - 79 to have a photo and prints of index fingers taken by officials (US and Canadian citizens exempt)
US Customs and Border Protection processing may result in a delay to enter the transit facility; we understand queuing can be uncomfortable so will be offering refreshments while you wait to be processed by the authorities
If you need to use a toilet before entering the transit area, please ask one of our Air New Zealand ground staff for directions
Once in the transit facility, complimentary refreshments and snacks are available to you.
Should you require any assistance in the transit facility, please do not hesitate to speak with any of the Air New Zealand ground staff.
Now I'm as security conscious as the next bloke,but I reckon the shermans are kickin' the arse out of it.......
When we came back from NZ the last time we were herded by armed guards into a room barely big enough for the folk on the plane,what's the betting the "Transit Facility" will be much the same? :mad: :mad: