On an international flight how many time do you have to go thru customs and check your baggage?
On a international flight that has multiple stops and layovers, at what point do you have to go thur customs and recheck your baggage. Would be flying from Omaha to Denver to LA all on United Airlines but switch planes in Denver, then from LA to Korea to Malaysia on Asiana Air switching planes in Korea.
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As with other answers to non-specific questions... it depends! Your ticket type and connecting logistics will determine. Typically, one goes thru customs and immigration twice...once at the first destination within the destination country and once upon first returning to the originating country. For you that suggests Malaysia outbound and, if you're returning on a similar itinerary, Los Angeles after leaving Korea. What can change this? Your ticket and/or possible terminal changes in Korea. If your ticket was written leg to leg, you would most likely "enter" Korea and need to pass their immigration/customs. If your final flight leaves from a different terminal (enter/re-enter secure areas) you would most likely have to "enter" Korea. Staying general, one thing to also keep in mind is that, depending upon your citizenship, even without "entering" an intermediate country, you may need a transit visa. Having said all this, my GUESS is that you have a through, Star Alliance tix and the first time you touch your luggage or presnt your passport to other than an airline rep will be Malaysia. RJ
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On your outbound flight and your return flight you will only clear one time each way. Only when you get to Malaysia on your way out and only in your first port of entry into the US (LAX?) on your return flight. Of course there is no need to clear customs on your domestic flights and when you connect through Seoul, Asiana will forward your bags through to Malaysia. As long as you don't try to leave the transit or transfer areas you do not need to clear customs at Incheon and only when you get to Malaysia will you need to go through immigration and customs.
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Customs and checked baggage are two completely different things. You will have to check your bag with United in Omaha, and they can do all the transfer work for you until you get to LA. In LA, since you are switching airlines, you will need to pick up your bag and check it with Asiana. Assuming you are flying all on Asiana within Asia, they can do the transfer work for you until you get to your final destination. When you arrive in Malaysia, you will most likely go through Malaysian Customs with simply your body and your carry on bag. (This is fairly easy). When you pass through customs, you can grab your checked bag at the baggage claim. On your way out of the airport they may ask to see your bag one more time - its no big deal, just let them see. On your way back, you will need to check your bag with Asiana. When you arrive in LA, (I have traveled in/out of LA several times) you will be guided down to US Customs. Clear them, then go grab your bag. Again, they will probably ask to see your bag again. Then, go to United and check it with them. You can now travel freely within the US, so you can just grab your bag in Omaha, as long as your let United know you need it transferred to their other flight. Hope this helps.
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