TRAVEL PREPARATIONS

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

hi everybody..had a long day today..went to SMEF-COW and CFO, bought a balikbayan box for stuffs i need to bring to the US, paid bills and some other side-trip errands for my mom..but even if i'm really tired, there are a lot of stuffs i need answers to, i do hope you guys don't mind..

to begin..

i'm bound to leave on the 10th of november for Las Vegas, my POE happens to be Hawaii (Honululu to be exact). i haven't been to this airport ever, went through LAX and JFK before but never hawaii..

*are the immigration staff friendly?

*is hawaii a good POE (based on personal experience if any..)

*i have 4hours until my flight to Las Vegas from Hawaii, IS THAT ENOUGH TIME for immigration process/clearing?

*do i get my bag BEFORE i head for immigration (POE interview or something) or AFTER?

*do i need to check in my luggage AGAIN for my flight to Las Vegas?

*do i need to pay for excess baggage from hawaii to las vegas since this is already a domestic flight? (considering the domestic flight baggage allowance..)

*is hawaii airport that big for me to literally get LOST? lol..i know this sounds silly..

i'm really sorry for bugging you guys this late, i know some are spending time with family right now..but i'd appreciate some helpful tips on this little problem of mine.

thanks for future answers..

[john_and_marlene 162]

hi everybody..had a long day today..went to SMEF-COW and CFO, bought a balikbayan box for stuffs i need to bring to the US, paid bills and some other side-trip errands for my mom..but even if i'm really tired, there are a lot of stuffs i need answers to, i do hope you guys don't mind..

to begin..

i'm bound to leave on the 10th of november for Las Vegas, my POE happens to be Hawaii (Honululu to be exact). i haven't been to this airport ever, went through LAX and JFK before but never hawaii..

Some are. Some are not. *are the immigration staff friendly?

Define good? *is hawaii a good POE (based on personal experience if any..)

Yes *i have 4hours until my flight to Las Vegas from Hawaii, IS THAT ENOUGH TIME for immigration process/clearing?

After *do i get my bag BEFORE i head for immigration (POE interview or something) or AFTER?

Yes, immediately after exiting customs. *do i need to check in my luggage AGAIN for my flight to Las Vegas?

No *do i need to pay for excess baggage from hawaii to las vegas since this is already a domestic flight? (considering the domestic flight baggage allowance..)

No *is hawaii airport that big for me to literally get LOST? lol..i know this sounds silly..

i'm really sorry for bugging you guys this late, i know some are spending time with family right now..but i'd appreciate some helpful tips on this little problem of mine.

thanks for future answers..

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

can anyone give me any idea? please?

[DARUMA07 25]

can anyone give me any idea? please?

John and Marlene answered alot of your questions above. They are in green... Here is the layout of the Honolulu airport.

This is their website for any additional info you may want... www.honoluluairport.com

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

can anyone give me any idea? please?

John and Marlene answered alot of your questions above. They are in green... Here is the layout of the Honolulu airport.

i can't see a thing john and marlene posted..i dunno what's wrong. i just see that my post was quoted, that's it..what do i do with it?

thanks for the airport layout DARUMA07

[diday 0]

*are the immigration staff friendly?

*is hawaii a good POE (based on personal experience if any..)

(i dont have negative impressions during my entry, and we did not spend much time waiting, less crowded.)

*i have 4hours until my flight to Las Vegas from Hawaii, IS THAT ENOUGH TIME for immigration process/clearing?

nope, it takes less than between 5 -10 minutes

*do i get my bag BEFORE i head for immigration (POE interview or something) or AFTER?

after.

*do i need to check in my luggage AGAIN for my flight to Las Vegas?

im not sure, are u in connecting flight?

*do i need to pay for excess baggage from hawaii to las vegas since this is already a domestic flight? (considering the domestic flight baggage allowance..)

you will know once you are there. not sure.

*is hawaii airport that big for me to literally get LOST? lol..i know this sounds silly..

not big.

good luck

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

*are the immigration staff friendly?

*is hawaii a good POE (based on personal experience if any..)

(i dont have negative impressions during my entry, and we did not spend much time waiting, less crowded.)

*i have 4hours until my flight to Las Vegas from Hawaii, IS THAT ENOUGH TIME for immigration process/clearing?

nope, it takes less than between 5 -10 minutes

*do i get my bag BEFORE i head for immigration (POE interview or something) or AFTER?

after.

*do i need to check in my luggage AGAIN for my flight to Las Vegas?

im not sure, are u in connecting flight?

*do i need to pay for excess baggage from hawaii to las vegas since this is already a domestic flight? (considering the domestic flight baggage allowance..)

you will know once you are there. not sure.

*is hawaii airport that big for me to literally get LOST? lol..i know this sounds silly..

not big.

good luck

YES, i have connecting flight from HNL-LAS..

thanks for the respons diday.. guess i'll just ask at the airport..

BTW..

HOW MUCH DID YOU GUYS BRING FOR YOUR POCKET MONEY?

[yankee 0]

hi everybody..had a long day today..went to SMEF-COW and CFO, bought a balikbayan box for stuffs i need to bring to the US, paid bills and some other side-trip errands for my mom..but even if i'm really tired, there are a lot of stuffs i need answers to, i do hope you guys don't mind..

to begin..

i'm bound to leave on the 10th of november for Las Vegas, my POE happens to be Hawaii (Honululu to be exact). i haven't been to this airport ever, went through LAX and JFK before but never hawaii..

*are the immigration staff friendly?

*is hawaii a good POE (based on personal experience if any..)

*i have 4hours until my flight to Las Vegas from Hawaii, IS THAT ENOUGH TIME for immigration process/clearing?

*do i get my bag BEFORE i head for immigration (POE interview or something) or AFTER?

*do i need to check in my luggage AGAIN for my flight to Las Vegas?

*do i need to pay for excess baggage from hawaii to las vegas since this is already a domestic flight? (considering the domestic flight baggage allowance..)

*is hawaii airport that big for me to literally get LOST? lol..i know this sounds silly..

i'm really sorry for bugging you guys this late, i know some are spending time with family right now..but i'd appreciate some helpful tips on this little problem of mine.

thanks for future answers..

Hi Gurl, Hawaii was one of my lay over last January but Guam was my POE..Hawaii is not quite big but I heard they have nice people from the Immigration, about the baggage, its depend on the airlines, if they are using the same plane going to LV, I guess you don't need to get worry about your stuff anyways they will tell on the plane if you need to transfer you luggage or so. about excess baggage, if it is okey from the Phils no worry about it. and the pocket money, if you will do some shopping i guess you need some but if for some snacks no need to bring much, I wasn't able to spend $3 but I had $220 that time..have a safe trip..

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

Hi Gurl, Hawaii was one of my lay over last January but Guam was my POE..Hawaii is not quite big but I heard they have nice people from the Immigration, about the baggage, its depend on the airlines, if they are using the same plane going to LV, I guess you don't need to get worry about your stuff anyways they will tell on the plane if you need to transfer you luggage or so. about excess baggage, if it is okey from the Phils no worry about it. and the pocket money, if you will do some shopping i guess you need some but if for some snacks no need to bring much, I wasn't able to spend $3 but I had $220 that time..have a safe trip..

hey yankee!! yup, mu flight is coming up..mixed emotions, but just glad the whole visa process is over..

thanks for the well-wishes!

[yankee 0]

Hi Gurl, Hawaii was one of my lay over last January but Guam was my POE..Hawaii is not quite big but I heard they have nice people from the Immigration, about the baggage, its depend on the airlines, if they are using the same plane going to LV, I guess you don't need to get worry about your stuff anyways they will tell on the plane if you need to transfer you luggage or so. about excess baggage, if it is okey from the Phils no worry about it. and the pocket money, if you will do some shopping i guess you need some but if for some snacks no need to bring much, I wasn't able to spend $3 but I had $220 that time..have a safe trip..

hey yankee!! yup, mu flight is coming up..mixed emotions, but just glad the whole visa process is over..

thanks for the well-wishes!

I noticed that you are already a jetsetter so I don't need give much advice re: checking of stuff at Manila, actually they are more strict than US airports, US airports are particular only with your visa, they don't check much about your stuff so you can bring what you want as long as you can carry it and you can still walk with poise..lol!!! kasi baka maging "kampanerang kuba ang drama mo..lol

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

I noticed that you are already a jetsetter so I don't need give much advice re: checking of stuff at Manila, actually they are more strict than US airports, US airports are particular only with your visa, they don't check much about your stuff so you can bring what you want as long as you can carry it and you can still walk with poise..lol!!! kasi baka maging "kampanerang kuba ang drama mo..lol

ang sama naman if i look kawawa when i arrive in LV, hahaha..my husband would scream in horror!

sa sobrang excited he watched me pack my stuffs yesterday, hahaha..

pero hindi ko rin natapos kasi he wanted dried fish for pasalubong, which i said was so last minute of him to ask. anyways, i'll finish up packing as soon as i get him his "danggit".

hey! you still want that otap? hahahaha...

Edited October 31, 2008 by MJ3lasvegas

[mehere! 0]

sis according to the speaker during the seminar at CFO, hawaii airport is one of the worry-free airport. di sila mabusisi o strict ksi madaming pinoy doon na nagtatrabaho even at the airport. unlike the other airports here mainland US...goodluck on ur trip!

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

sis according to the speaker during the seminar at CFO, hawaii airport is one of the worry-free airport. di sila mabusisi o strict ksi madaming pinoy doon na nagtatrabaho even at the airport. unlike the other airports here mainland US...goodluck on ur trip!

thanks sis..i'll keep that in mind and thank you for the well-wishes! so glad you're there with your hubby and son safe too..

[yankee 0]

I noticed that you are already a jetsetter so I don't need give much advice re: checking of stuff at Manila, actually they are more strict than US airports, US airports are particular only with your visa, they don't check much about your stuff so you can bring what you want as long as you can carry it and you can still walk with poise..lol!!! kasi baka maging "kampanerang kuba ang drama mo..lol

ang sama naman if i look kawawa when i arrive in LV, hahaha..my husband would scream in horror!

sa sobrang excited he watched me pack my stuffs yesterday, hahaha..

pero hindi ko rin natapos kasi he wanted dried fish for pasalubong, which i said was so last minute of him to ask. anyways, i'll finish up packing as soon as i get him his "danggit".

hey! you still want that otap? hahahaha...

don't bother gurl if you can't make it, I was just teasing..just bring your important stuff esp your favorite clothes or shoes kahit mura mga damit dto , im sure meron ka particular stuff..what airlines mo ba?don't bring too much handcarry para di ka na magbitbit sa plane, bring jacket din baka malamig na that time, ako handcarry ko ay ang packet, jacket, 1 magazine, 1 shirt (incase gusto mo magpalit,but di ko dn nagamit)at cellphone, un kasi malinaw na instruction ng jowa, at isang maleta lang talaga ako kahit allowed me ng 2..but if you'll bring so much stuff , better check the weight na jan pa lng sa cebu para di ka na magbawas sa airport..

I have Aunt nga pala sa Vegas at nagkaroon na me new friend na taga CEbu din..

[MJ3lasvegas 0]

i must admit i'm having a hard time choosing what shoes to bring and what not to bring. i soooooooo love my shoes.. my cousins have flocked over my shoes since yesterday!! hahaha..and they're all over my jeans too!! hahaha...i guess i have to accept the fact i can't bring my whole closet with me.

you think bringing a box is too much?