Crew line for Customs - Atlanta
01-27-2015 | 08:00 PM
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Crew line for Customs - Atlanta
If you are travelling as a passenger, do you guys use the crew line to go through customs? I always have, and today in ATL I was yelled at and threatened that my CREW ID would be taken, along with a $1000 fine (one guy said I would probably lose my job too)
I honestly don't understand, its just the crew line, I'm not impersonating anyone. I didn't lie at anytime. I didn't pretend to have something that I didn't have. I was just commuting from where I was, to go to work.
I usually go through customs at JFK and I have never had a problem with this.
I didn't end up getting in trouble, but I did get a stern talking to from some supervisor and I missed my connection (and got stuck in ATL)
I honestly don't understand, its just the crew line, I'm not impersonating anyone. I didn't lie at anytime. I didn't pretend to have something that I didn't have. I was just commuting from where I was, to go to work.
I usually go through customs at JFK and I have never had a problem with this.
I didn't end up getting in trouble, but I did get a stern talking to from some supervisor and I missed my connection (and got stuck in ATL)
01-27-2015 | 08:43 PM
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If you're using Form 5129 (crew dec.) and you were not part of a working or deadheading inbound crew it's a problem. If not, all the guy has to say is "you're in the wrong line".
+1 for global entry.
From the IATA site, US CBP notes:
Because the crew line is referenced in regulations, and you weren't a crewmember, they're probably within their authority to be dilweeds.
+1 for global entry.
From the IATA site, US CBP notes:
Crew members customs regulations::
Crew are allowed to import:
a. one open litre of alcoholic beverage; and
b. 300 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 2 kilograms of smoking tobacco, or a proportionate amount of each; and
c. merchandise not exceeding USD 200.- in value, which may include gifts the crew member has purchased for persons in the United States, free of duty.
A special crew line is available.
Crew are allowed to import:
a. one open litre of alcoholic beverage; and
b. 300 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 2 kilograms of smoking tobacco, or a proportionate amount of each; and
c. merchandise not exceeding USD 200.- in value, which may include gifts the crew member has purchased for persons in the United States, free of duty.
A special crew line is available.
01-27-2015 | 08:54 PM
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I did not use a crew dec. They said using my ID to gain access to something (anything) when I'm not at work is a crime (I was commuting to work)
...I'm going to do the application for global entry tomorrow
...I'm going to do the application for global entry tomorrow
01-27-2015 | 08:56 PM
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If you're using Form 5129 (crew dec.) and you were not part of a working or deadheading inbound crew it's a problem. If not, all the guy has to say is "you're in the wrong line".
+1 for global entry.
From the IATA site, US CBP notes:
Because the crew line is referenced in regulations, and you weren't a crewmember, they're probably within their authority to be dilweeds.
+1 for global entry.
From the IATA site, US CBP notes:
Because the crew line is referenced in regulations, and you weren't a crewmember, they're probably within their authority to be dilweeds.
Thanks for looking that up man.
01-27-2015 | 10:39 PM
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This happened to me coming back from Costa Rica. I was with my family in uniform. Was directed by the lady ushering people to use the crew line. I stated I had my family with me. She said it was OK. Got to the desk and the guy chewed me out and said he could take my ID away. I was just following directions. They would have had to pry my ID from my cold dead hands though. (I was using a normal passenger declaration form).
01-28-2015 | 04:01 AM
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ATL customs have always been on a power trip for some reason. We've been getting memos for years to hide our SIDA badges when going through customs (even when on duty). No one seems to know why. It's nearly impossible to get through without someone yelling at you.
Last time I checked, Customs agents have no authority to confiscate a crew badge or airport SIDA badge. The offenses you can be fined for are clearly spelled out in US laws. I'd just apologize and move on. It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
Last time I checked, Customs agents have no authority to confiscate a crew badge or airport SIDA badge. The offenses you can be fined for are clearly spelled out in US laws. I'd just apologize and move on. It's easier to ask forgiveness than permission.
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