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Shannon US Pre-clearance security

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  • 30-09-2023 8:27pm
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    LimerickGray
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭


    How long realistically should I be in Shannon for ei111 1259 to jfk? What happens US Pre-clearance? Never done it before and bringing kids. Thanks.



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    Jack1985
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    2hrs is plenty of time at SNN.



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    LimerickGray
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭LimerickGray


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121179534#Comment_121179534

    What actually happens? It’s very vague online. Thanks. We did the esta online and all grand. Do they ask kids questions? Don’t want my little fella putting his foot in it.



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    knockon
    Registered Users Posts: 516 ✭✭✭knockon


    US CBP take your finger prints and ask you to identify pictures of your suit cases. It’s all very quick and easy. Might be a bit about where are you going etc but they know well in advance who you are etc. you will be called to go through CBP at 11am. Then it’s sitting around gate 8 at the coffee shop for boarding at 12



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    awec
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121180227#Comment_121180227

    They won't ask children any questions. They just ask you things like where you're going, where you're staying, when you're coming home, usual questions about luggage, purpose of trip etc. Will possibly ask if you've been to the US before, if so when and for how long.

    They are polite but firm and not friendly.



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    tinytobe
    Registered Users Posts: 2,208 ✭✭✭tinytobe


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121181602#Comment_121181602

    After pre clearance in Ireland the planes would arrive at a domestic terminal in the US, making it easier to connect to flights?

    Is luggage checked through to the final destination in the US?



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    knockon
    Registered Users Posts: 516 ✭✭✭knockon


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121181621#Comment_121181621

    Aer Lingus code share with Jet blue for onward connection. Your luggage will be transferred however they recently moved from Terminal 5 to 7 which is a pain as you have to exit the terminal and rejoin security etc. to go back into terminal 7.



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    tinytobe
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121181691#Comment_121181691

    But the luggage is still checked through and the arrival ist still domestic?



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    x567
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭x567


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121181602#Comment_121181602

    Not always the case that they're not friendly. Have had good natured chats with several of them in SNN (and a few in DUB and elsewhere). And, for balance, a couple of grumpy ones too. Just treat them with respect and don't worry. Shannon is a breeze to travel through - state of the art security with only very short queues (usually). Give it the recommended two hours, but that ought to be plenty of time.



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    LimerickGray
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭LimerickGray


    Thanks folks. Sounds pretty simple then. We are getting off in jfk so no transfer. Is there a similar process coming home? Sounding stupid but not been in US since 2001 and it was very easy then, just like going to Paris or Heathrow.



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    LimerickGray
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭LimerickGray


    The planes a321neo seem very narrow for transatlantic too. That said, my previous transatlantic flights were on 747 that were huge and near empty.



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    Dial Hard
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121184767#Comment_121184767

    Why would there be a similar process coming home? You just go through passport control in Dublin like you do for any other flight.



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    LimerickGray
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭LimerickGray


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121184818#Comment_121184818

    Sorry. I sound silly now. Thanks.



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    Dial Hard
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121184824#Comment_121184824

    Sorry, Shannon, not Dublin, but same deal.

    Also, make sure you don't get stung by any of the 3rd party sites when you're doing your ESTA.



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    LimerickGray
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭LimerickGray


    Thanks. I did it months ago and got approved. Weird form.



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    awec
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121184780#Comment_121184780

    Yea it's gonna be narrow and fairly cramped. Personally I wouldn't like doing transatlantic on a narrow body, even though realistically the space you have in your seat is almost the same, the whole thing will feel more packed in.



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    JCX BXC
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    Went to Chicago in the summer, no queue at all for pre clearance, up to the booth and straight through.


    Also handy that you don't have to do security again like in Dublin. 757 was a bit small for the 8hrs 10minutes it took that day, however it was still well tolerable.



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    LimerickGray
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭LimerickGray


    Thanks folks



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    Kevin2808
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121187333#Comment_121187333

    The Dublin security check for CBP is gone in Dublin thankfully , or at least was when i went through it in June.



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    circular flexing
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121189333#Comment_121189333

    How do they handle SSSS passengers now? Are they screened separately at the main security check?



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    [Deleted User]
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    Does anyone know if a change in Point of Contact on the ESTA is a issue? I got a ESTA approved last year for Boston but travelling to New York this year. I was able to change the address to New York but not point of contact



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    x567
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭x567


    I’m open to correction, but I think once you have an ESTA you can travel multiple times to different US destinations without amending it. I certainly have. As long as you’re within the period of validity (two years?), you should be ok…



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    knockon
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    Yes. Have travelled to multiple states on same ESTA.



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    [Deleted User]
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    Thats great thanks very much



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    geronimo123
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭geronimo123


    Heading over to New York shortly for New Years with wife & kids from Shannon. Is it necessary to print off the ESTA or just have the e-mail ready on your phone? We've booked a transfer through the Aer Lingus website - do drivers in JFK just wait for when you come through the arrival doors with your name like other airports? Lastly, I read everything is digital now and US CBP no longer stamp passports, I was wondering if I could ask just for the kids as it's their first time? Thanks.



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    HTCOne
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    You don't need to print off the ESTA or even show it. It's linked to your passport, once that's scanned, check in and US Border agents can see it.



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    MICKEYG
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121189333#Comment_121189333

    That (no US CBP security) happened to me in early December. I thought I was special (🙂) but sounds like it is the new norm. Great news.

    Also, shout out to the person who notes EI now in terminal 7 in JFK. Will avoid JFK now for connections. Boston the best. ORD involved terminal transfer too which is a pain as another security check.



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    cson
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    If you fly Delta from SNN to JFK you won't have to change terminals for a connection now they're consolidated in T4.

    Did EI380 yesterday, 13 minutes from getting out of the car to sitting up at the bar with a pint of Guinness post checking a bag & doing security.

    SNN is a dream.



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    p_haugh
    Registered Users Posts: 1,120 ✭✭✭p_haugh


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121549649#Comment_121549649

    Slightly OT to the thread - Flew home (to DUB) from JFK Terminal 7 on the 30th. God what a sh1tshow the security is there.

    They have 2 of the new x-ray machines (where you can leave everything in), but at 7pm, the only open lanes were the 2 old style machines down the opposite end.

    Doesn't help that there's no space beforehand for unloading belongings onto trays, and they were only using the full body scanners so everyone had to take off belts and shoes! Then when you're through all that, there's a few benches to repack your belongings 🥴 And once you're done with all that, you get a very simple selection of shops & restaurants...



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