Just a head's up!

[mandyleighflies]

I was in MIA for work last night, we came in from Curacao and the customs lines were MASSIVE. I heard reports from our passengers that the TSA lines were also extremely lengthy. If anyone is flying out of MIA or coming in from an INTL destination, make sure you have either TSA Pre-Check/Global Entry or build in appropriate time. We had a large number of mis-connecting passengers due to the high volume spring break travelers. Worst thing that can happen by showing up early is you have time for a Cafe' Con Leche and some Chicken Noodle Soup from La Carreta.  

[pcur]

Funny how this all starts to go weird on us at the beginning of Spring Break.

[MommaBear55]

6 minutes ago, pcur said:

Funny how this all starts to go weird on us at the beginning of Spring Break.

And it's amazing that it's  the same when Spring break happens every year. 

[lifes-a-beach]

The World Baseball Classic has been in Miami as well, and concluded last night.  I'm sure there were a lot of international fans there, particularly Japanese. 

[SbbquilterUT]

Parking at the Orlando airport was completely full this weekend - adds to the fun.  Lived in Orlando 45 years ago and hated spring break crowds even then.

[nelblu]

6 hours ago, mandyleighflies said:

I was in MIA for work last night, we came in from Curacao and the customs lines were MASSIVE. I heard reports from our passengers that the TSA lines were also extremely lengthy. If anyone is flying out of MIA or coming in from an INTL destination, make sure you have either TSA Pre-Check/Global Entry or build in appropriate time. We had a large number of mis-connecting passengers due to the high volume spring break travelers. Worst thing that can happen by showing up early is you have time for a Cafe' Con Leche and some Chicken Noodle Soup from La Carreta.  

Even with the facial recognition system at Customs.

Edited March 22, 2023 by nelblu

[mandyleighflies]

14 hours ago, nelblu said:

Even with the facial recognition system at Customs.

 

It was a combination of the Customs lines and TSA lines to get back into the secure area after clearing customs. The customs line was out the door, nearly to the train station.