It’s a problem that continues to confront U.S. citizens returning to America: long lines at immigration.
But smart travelers know about a program that’s actually been around since 1952 — it’s called Preclearance, and it’s available in airports in Canada, Ireland, Bermuda, the Bahamas, even Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
It allows passengers flying from those airports to clear immigration prior to boarding your flight to the U.S. And we’re the only country in the world to have this. By clearing U.S. customs overseas, you arrive back in America as a domestic passenger. There are no long lines and your bags connect directly to your next flight.
And by screening passengers for security issues before they board overseas and enter the U.S., security is actually enhanced.