anyone flown into lax this year

[steveo3002]

been reading online that sinse cut backs earlier in the year the lines at laz immigration are even worse , sometimes keeping folk on the plane another hour

anyone been this year..how was it?

[LotusMartin]

I'm in LA now - flew into LAX last Friday. There was no holding on the plane but it was bad through passport control - probably getting on for 1 hour. As bad or worse than most other international terminals in the US.

[Geoff Stilwell]

Depending on who you are flying with..i have flown in 4 times this year and each time has been different. Sometimes it can be very quick but the last time it took nearly 3 hours. But that was because we arrived early and followed in a flight from Turkey...it took them longer to deal with those guys than us. However, there was only 6 officers dealing with everyone.

[steveo3002]

hmmm its always been an hour for me over the last 10 years or so ..dont fancy 3 hrs

im getting in at 7.45 pm on air new zealand nz1

Edited by steveo3002 on Wednesday 22 May 20:04

[AKT]

I’ve only transited in LAX but Air NZ have their own immigration staff for this and it’s really quick - 2-3mins the last 4 times for me. Not sure if it would be the same if you leave the plane there (the immigration process is though). LAX has vastly improved in the last 12-18 months though so hopefully the horror stories are a thing of the past. Let us know how you get on - we’re going there in July.

HTH

Andy

[steveo3002]

wasnt aware there had been any improvements there , only that theyre doing up tom bradley terminal?

will post and let you know what happends

[Original Poster]

Took me about an hour at LAX in March, not awful but not great!

[Big Raff]

LAX has the worst immigration I have ever experienced in the US. A typical day would be out of the 40+ check in desks only 15 are open...10 for US Citizens and 5 for International. Always longer than an hour for me the last 10 times...its crap! Worse than that is the baggage collection area...thought you had queued enough...think again!!

[steveo3002]

Shock horror there was about 10 people in front of me, got to the desk and was asked why are you here and for how long..stamp stamp and my way in 30 secs

No finger prints or photos