We recently flew from Rome, connecting thru Dublin, to LAX. This is the first time that I experienced a complex connection from a foreign airport. Basically, there are a number of checkpoints to go thru, including a US TSA security within Dublin airport.
The 90 minute connection time was promised by airline, but was barely enough to go thru all of the checkpoints. I was randomly selected by US TSA security for detail/thorough check, and that line moved every slowly. Wife was anxiously waiting on the other side.
When they are done with me, we had 2 minutes before the plane leaves. We ran over there and the door was closed. Agent had to call the plane and they reopened for us. If we missed it, the next flight is another 24 hours.
Once we landed in LAX terminal 2, there is no more custom to go thru. We picked up the luggage and walked right outside.
This is the first time that we experienced TSA checkout outside of US soil.
The 90 minute connection time was promised by airline, but was barely enough to go thru all of the checkpoints. I was randomly selected by US TSA security for detail/thorough check, and that line moved every slowly. Wife was anxiously waiting on the other side.
When they are done with me, we had 2 minutes before the plane leaves. We ran over there and the door was closed. Agent had to call the plane and they reopened for us. If we missed it, the next flight is another 24 hours.
Once we landed in LAX terminal 2, there is no more custom to go thru. We picked up the luggage and walked right outside.
This is the first time that we experienced TSA checkout outside of US soil.