You may be aware that eff Oct 26th passengers Flying To U.S. Face Heightened Screenings with a new question and answer interview segment for travelers on international flights to the U.S. plus increased scrutiny of luggage. The rules apply to people from all countries, but procedures vary by airline.
I encountered it last night in santiago . Everyone encountered a kind of interview segment by the attendants that check passports before the actual checking. questions like do you have kids? , how was the trip? , what made you come to DR? What is your occupation?
Then as you are about to board, the attendants that check the passport again asked some questions. Obviously they are now getting used to it because one was actually giggling as she asked in kind of embarrassment at having to inquire.
This was on Jetblue. Every airline could be different in how they choose to conform.
So just answer the questions and don't be defensive like a few that i overheard. It's sign of the new times we live in
BTW: Global Entry was out of action in NY when I landed and I got grilled in NY also. It's been a while since that happened and I travel 30 times a year, so its defintely two way enhancement.
I encountered it last night in santiago . Everyone encountered a kind of interview segment by the attendants that check passports before the actual checking. questions like do you have kids? , how was the trip? , what made you come to DR? What is your occupation?
Then as you are about to board, the attendants that check the passport again asked some questions. Obviously they are now getting used to it because one was actually giggling as she asked in kind of embarrassment at having to inquire.
This was on Jetblue. Every airline could be different in how they choose to conform.
So just answer the questions and don't be defensive like a few that i overheard. It's sign of the new times we live in
BTW: Global Entry was out of action in NY when I landed and I got grilled in NY also. It's been a while since that happened and I travel 30 times a year, so its defintely two way enhancement.