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Old 08-13-2013 | 01:42 PM
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Hey guys, have my first trip to Mexico pop up today, leaving in a few weeks. Just a down, wait a couple hours, fly back. Wondering if anyone could recommend a handler. Seems ICCS is big down there.

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Old 08-13-2013 | 01:47 PM
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Hey guys, have my first trip to Mexico pop up today, leaving in a few weeks. Just a down, wait a couple hours, fly back. Wondering if anyone could recommend a handler. Seems ICCS is big down there.

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I know in Chihuahua they have made it a lot easier to do yourself. You only need to go to two different offices now. If you want to pay someone to do it for you, it gets expensive but ICCS does a great job.
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Old 08-13-2013 | 03:49 PM
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I've never been south of the border before except as an airline passenger, so I just want things to be simple. Will definitely need fuel, transportation for the pax (rental car if possible), and a couch for me to sit on for a few hours. That's about it.
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Old 08-13-2013 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DirectTo
I've never been south of the border before except as an airline passenger, so I just want things to be simple. Will definitely need fuel, transportation for the pax (rental car if possible), and a couch for me to sit on for a few hours. That's about it.
Then ICCS is a must. It will be worth the money for the security alone.
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Old 08-13-2013 | 05:59 PM
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Thanks flight81 - I'll give them a call in the morning.
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Old 08-13-2013 | 08:04 PM
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where are you going, that would be useful to know
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Old 08-13-2013 | 09:23 PM
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where are you going, that would be useful to know
^^^^^, also, its prolly better to just not go. call around to the ****ty operators in your area and find one to do it for you
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Old 08-13-2013 | 09:27 PM
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where are you going, that would be useful to know
Sorry about that - going to Saltillo (MMIO).
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Old 08-13-2013 | 10:06 PM
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I have personally been there, use a handler (we use Universal to arrange it). Watch the mountains but you should be fine. We had a day trip, don't remember any FBO's with pilot lounges. MMAN and MMMY do have them.
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I agree, always use a handler down there. They will take care of everything for you, from dealing with customs to fueling. If handler does a good job a tip is always appreciated by them.
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