Connection Flight in the States

[newacct 688]

Some U.S. airports have a self-contained international terminal, and it's possible that she would not have to leave there and go through Customs & Immigration in order to catch her connecting flight to Guatemala. You'd better check as to whether this is the case in Atlanta.

It's currently not possible to transit the US without entering.

[jan22 3,056]

It's currently not possible to transit the US without entering.

Right, as others have said. You stopped being able to transit without a visa (TWOV) shortly after 9/11. Doubt that will change any time in the near future.

[Lemonslice 4,852]

Thank you all for the comments. We are flying through a friend who works for delta and the flight is standby. Not booked yet even though the flight is tomorrow. I wanted to reach out to you guys first. I'll check the delta website.

Buddy passes are refundable/easy to rebook on whichever flight will be offered when you get the visa- no big loss.

[TBoneTX 45,309]

It's currently not possible to transit the US without entering.

Good to know -- thanks.

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

I fly out of Atlanta

she will have to collect luggage, go thru customs and immigration showing her tickets or itinery if ticket has to be picked up at that airport as sometimes does

then recheck her luggage at the next flight's terminal (if same airline all the way, they sometimes allow it marked for transit all the way but not every time. I have hit both scenarios ) Ask stewardess on the flight/ask at first check in terminal if luggage is checked all the way

New international terminal in Altanta / not as easy as it use to be