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For my specific flights, I'm flying out of Dublin (Terminal 2) which has US customs pre-clearance. I arrive in Atlanta before connecting to San Francisco. I'd like to shop at the duty free store in Dublin, but I don't want to risk having a bottle of whiskey with me in my carry-on luggage if I need to go through TSA security in Atlanta.



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    For my specific flights, I'm flying out of Dublin (Terminal 2) which has US customs pre-clearance. I arrive in Atlanta before connecting to San Francisco. I'd like to shop at the duty free store in Dublin, but I don't want to risk having a bottle of whiskey with me in my carry-on luggage if I need to go through TSA security in Atlanta.



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      For my specific flights, I'm flying out of Dublin (Terminal 2) which has US customs pre-clearance. I arrive in Atlanta before connecting to San Francisco. I'd like to shop at the duty free store in Dublin, but I don't want to risk having a bottle of whiskey with me in my carry-on luggage if I need to go through TSA security in Atlanta.



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      For my specific flights, I'm flying out of Dublin (Terminal 2) which has US customs pre-clearance. I arrive in Atlanta before connecting to San Francisco. I'd like to shop at the duty free store in Dublin, but I don't want to risk having a bottle of whiskey with me in my carry-on luggage if I need to go through TSA security in Atlanta.



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          You will almost certainly not have to re-clear security - although you can't definitively rule it out.



          The vast, vast majority of pre-cleared flights will arrive into their US destination as if they were a "domestic" flight. ie, you will be let out into the departure area of the airport.



          Depending on the airport layout you may need to re-clear security in order to get to your departure gate, however in Atlanta all terminals are connected air-side via the "Plane Train" so this will not be required in your case.



          Technically it is possible that pre-cleared flights can be directed to arrive into the standard international arrivals area, with passengers being forced to go through US immigration/customs a second time. This is incredibly rare, so the odds of it occurring are very low - but officially it can happen.






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            If the OP has to go through customs they will have access to their checked luggage, and can put the duty free in that before rechecking it for the next flight.

            – Patricia Shanahan
            12 hours ago











          • officially it can happen -- [citation needed]

            – chx
            5 hours ago






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            @chx cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/… section 8 - "Precleared travelers and articles are always subject to re-inspection at the discretion of the CBP Port Director."

            – Doc
            2 hours ago













          • Live and learn! Thanks.

            – chx
            1 hour ago



















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          From the TSA's website:




          Duty Free Liquids: You may carry duty free liquids in secure,
          tamper–evident bags, more than 3.4oz or 100 ml in your carry-on bag
          if: The duty free liquids were purchased internationally and you are
          traveling to the United States with a connecting flight




          Just make sure you get a STEB (secure tamper evident bag) which is basically a self-sealing plastic bag that has the receipt in it. All duty free stores will know what they are and have them.



          https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2017/05/25/tsas-2017-summer-travel-tips






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          • Thanks, I didn't realize you could ask for one of those. I'm sorry I can only mark one answer, but this will certainly be helpful for future travelers.

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          • @HariGanti in many airports you don't have to ask for the bag because you are required to keep the bottle in it until you board the plane.

            – phoog
            11 hours ago






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            It should also be needless to say - don't open the bag once they give it to you until you get home.

            – Brian R
            11 hours ago






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            @phoog Even if that's the case, I'm talking about a connection. At that point I'll have full possession of the item.

            – Hari Ganti
            9 hours ago



















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          In my experience, when arriving in the US after a pre-clearance flight, you arrive in the post-security area of the terminal, and can catch a connecting flight without going through security at that airport, assuming that the gate you arrive at and the gate you will depart from are connected post-security.






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          • Well that's exactly what I'm asking. For Atlanta, are they connected?

            – Hari Ganti
            13 hours ago











          • @HariGanti: What airlines are your flights on?

            – user102008
            13 hours ago











          • By the way, your answer is great for the broader context, but I can't quite remember how Atlanta handled international arrivals

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            13 hours ago



















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          Pre-cleared flights usually gate at domestic terminals and deplane direct to the terminal as any other domestic flight. For all practical purposes pre-cleared flights are considered domestic flights from a ground operations perspective. It is theoretically possible but quite unlikely that immigration officers might be waiting for one specific passenger at deplaning, but this would be a very rare occurrence.



          You may have to change terminals: in ATL this is done via a train that runs under the terminals, but always inside the secure zone so you should not have to go through additional security after deplaning if you have pre-cleared at the point of origin.






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            Just to clarify, I'm not concerned with customs/immigration. I'm talking specifically about the TSA

            – Hari Ganti
            9 hours ago











          • If you do go through customs/immigration, then you will also have to pass TSA security to re-enter the secure area to board your next flight.

            – David
            9 hours ago











          • You will normally have direct terminal access as if you were deplaning from a domestic flight. If there is a change it would be a rare exception.

            – ZeroTheHero
            3 hours ago












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          You will almost certainly not have to re-clear security - although you can't definitively rule it out.



          The vast, vast majority of pre-cleared flights will arrive into their US destination as if they were a "domestic" flight. ie, you will be let out into the departure area of the airport.



          Depending on the airport layout you may need to re-clear security in order to get to your departure gate, however in Atlanta all terminals are connected air-side via the "Plane Train" so this will not be required in your case.



          Technically it is possible that pre-cleared flights can be directed to arrive into the standard international arrivals area, with passengers being forced to go through US immigration/customs a second time. This is incredibly rare, so the odds of it occurring are very low - but officially it can happen.






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            If the OP has to go through customs they will have access to their checked luggage, and can put the duty free in that before rechecking it for the next flight.

            – Patricia Shanahan
            12 hours ago











          • officially it can happen -- [citation needed]

            – chx
            5 hours ago






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            @chx cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/… section 8 - "Precleared travelers and articles are always subject to re-inspection at the discretion of the CBP Port Director."

            – Doc
            2 hours ago













          • Live and learn! Thanks.

            – chx
            1 hour ago
















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          You will almost certainly not have to re-clear security - although you can't definitively rule it out.



          The vast, vast majority of pre-cleared flights will arrive into their US destination as if they were a "domestic" flight. ie, you will be let out into the departure area of the airport.



          Depending on the airport layout you may need to re-clear security in order to get to your departure gate, however in Atlanta all terminals are connected air-side via the "Plane Train" so this will not be required in your case.



          Technically it is possible that pre-cleared flights can be directed to arrive into the standard international arrivals area, with passengers being forced to go through US immigration/customs a second time. This is incredibly rare, so the odds of it occurring are very low - but officially it can happen.






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            If the OP has to go through customs they will have access to their checked luggage, and can put the duty free in that before rechecking it for the next flight.

            – Patricia Shanahan
            12 hours ago











          • officially it can happen -- [citation needed]

            – chx
            5 hours ago






          • 2





            @chx cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/… section 8 - "Precleared travelers and articles are always subject to re-inspection at the discretion of the CBP Port Director."

            – Doc
            2 hours ago













          • Live and learn! Thanks.

            – chx
            1 hour ago














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          You will almost certainly not have to re-clear security - although you can't definitively rule it out.



          The vast, vast majority of pre-cleared flights will arrive into their US destination as if they were a "domestic" flight. ie, you will be let out into the departure area of the airport.



          Depending on the airport layout you may need to re-clear security in order to get to your departure gate, however in Atlanta all terminals are connected air-side via the "Plane Train" so this will not be required in your case.



          Technically it is possible that pre-cleared flights can be directed to arrive into the standard international arrivals area, with passengers being forced to go through US immigration/customs a second time. This is incredibly rare, so the odds of it occurring are very low - but officially it can happen.






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          You will almost certainly not have to re-clear security - although you can't definitively rule it out.



          The vast, vast majority of pre-cleared flights will arrive into their US destination as if they were a "domestic" flight. ie, you will be let out into the departure area of the airport.



          Depending on the airport layout you may need to re-clear security in order to get to your departure gate, however in Atlanta all terminals are connected air-side via the "Plane Train" so this will not be required in your case.



          Technically it is possible that pre-cleared flights can be directed to arrive into the standard international arrivals area, with passengers being forced to go through US immigration/customs a second time. This is incredibly rare, so the odds of it occurring are very low - but officially it can happen.







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          • 16





            If the OP has to go through customs they will have access to their checked luggage, and can put the duty free in that before rechecking it for the next flight.

            – Patricia Shanahan
            12 hours ago











          • officially it can happen -- [citation needed]

            – chx
            5 hours ago






          • 2





            @chx cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/… section 8 - "Precleared travelers and articles are always subject to re-inspection at the discretion of the CBP Port Director."

            – Doc
            2 hours ago













          • Live and learn! Thanks.

            – chx
            1 hour ago














          • 16





            If the OP has to go through customs they will have access to their checked luggage, and can put the duty free in that before rechecking it for the next flight.

            – Patricia Shanahan
            12 hours ago











          • officially it can happen -- [citation needed]

            – chx
            5 hours ago






          • 2





            @chx cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/… section 8 - "Precleared travelers and articles are always subject to re-inspection at the discretion of the CBP Port Director."

            – Doc
            2 hours ago













          • Live and learn! Thanks.

            – chx
            1 hour ago








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          16





          If the OP has to go through customs they will have access to their checked luggage, and can put the duty free in that before rechecking it for the next flight.

          – Patricia Shanahan
          12 hours ago





          If the OP has to go through customs they will have access to their checked luggage, and can put the duty free in that before rechecking it for the next flight.

          – Patricia Shanahan
          12 hours ago













          officially it can happen -- [citation needed]

          – chx
          5 hours ago





          officially it can happen -- [citation needed]

          – chx
          5 hours ago




          2




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          @chx cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/… section 8 - "Precleared travelers and articles are always subject to re-inspection at the discretion of the CBP Port Director."

          – Doc
          2 hours ago







          @chx cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/… section 8 - "Precleared travelers and articles are always subject to re-inspection at the discretion of the CBP Port Director."

          – Doc
          2 hours ago















          Live and learn! Thanks.

          – chx
          1 hour ago





          Live and learn! Thanks.

          – chx
          1 hour ago













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          From the TSA's website:




          Duty Free Liquids: You may carry duty free liquids in secure,
          tamper–evident bags, more than 3.4oz or 100 ml in your carry-on bag
          if: The duty free liquids were purchased internationally and you are
          traveling to the United States with a connecting flight




          Just make sure you get a STEB (secure tamper evident bag) which is basically a self-sealing plastic bag that has the receipt in it. All duty free stores will know what they are and have them.



          https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2017/05/25/tsas-2017-summer-travel-tips






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          • Thanks, I didn't realize you could ask for one of those. I'm sorry I can only mark one answer, but this will certainly be helpful for future travelers.

            – Hari Ganti
            12 hours ago











          • @HariGanti in many airports you don't have to ask for the bag because you are required to keep the bottle in it until you board the plane.

            – phoog
            11 hours ago






          • 6





            It should also be needless to say - don't open the bag once they give it to you until you get home.

            – Brian R
            11 hours ago






          • 1





            @phoog Even if that's the case, I'm talking about a connection. At that point I'll have full possession of the item.

            – Hari Ganti
            9 hours ago
















          17














          From the TSA's website:




          Duty Free Liquids: You may carry duty free liquids in secure,
          tamper–evident bags, more than 3.4oz or 100 ml in your carry-on bag
          if: The duty free liquids were purchased internationally and you are
          traveling to the United States with a connecting flight




          Just make sure you get a STEB (secure tamper evident bag) which is basically a self-sealing plastic bag that has the receipt in it. All duty free stores will know what they are and have them.



          https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2017/05/25/tsas-2017-summer-travel-tips






          share|improve this answer
























          • Thanks, I didn't realize you could ask for one of those. I'm sorry I can only mark one answer, but this will certainly be helpful for future travelers.

            – Hari Ganti
            12 hours ago











          • @HariGanti in many airports you don't have to ask for the bag because you are required to keep the bottle in it until you board the plane.

            – phoog
            11 hours ago






          • 6





            It should also be needless to say - don't open the bag once they give it to you until you get home.

            – Brian R
            11 hours ago






          • 1





            @phoog Even if that's the case, I'm talking about a connection. At that point I'll have full possession of the item.

            – Hari Ganti
            9 hours ago














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          From the TSA's website:




          Duty Free Liquids: You may carry duty free liquids in secure,
          tamper–evident bags, more than 3.4oz or 100 ml in your carry-on bag
          if: The duty free liquids were purchased internationally and you are
          traveling to the United States with a connecting flight




          Just make sure you get a STEB (secure tamper evident bag) which is basically a self-sealing plastic bag that has the receipt in it. All duty free stores will know what they are and have them.



          https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2017/05/25/tsas-2017-summer-travel-tips






          share|improve this answer













          From the TSA's website:




          Duty Free Liquids: You may carry duty free liquids in secure,
          tamper–evident bags, more than 3.4oz or 100 ml in your carry-on bag
          if: The duty free liquids were purchased internationally and you are
          traveling to the United States with a connecting flight




          Just make sure you get a STEB (secure tamper evident bag) which is basically a self-sealing plastic bag that has the receipt in it. All duty free stores will know what they are and have them.



          https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2017/05/25/tsas-2017-summer-travel-tips







          share|improve this answer












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          • Thanks, I didn't realize you could ask for one of those. I'm sorry I can only mark one answer, but this will certainly be helpful for future travelers.

            – Hari Ganti
            12 hours ago











          • @HariGanti in many airports you don't have to ask for the bag because you are required to keep the bottle in it until you board the plane.

            – phoog
            11 hours ago






          • 6





            It should also be needless to say - don't open the bag once they give it to you until you get home.

            – Brian R
            11 hours ago






          • 1





            @phoog Even if that's the case, I'm talking about a connection. At that point I'll have full possession of the item.

            – Hari Ganti
            9 hours ago



















          • Thanks, I didn't realize you could ask for one of those. I'm sorry I can only mark one answer, but this will certainly be helpful for future travelers.

            – Hari Ganti
            12 hours ago











          • @HariGanti in many airports you don't have to ask for the bag because you are required to keep the bottle in it until you board the plane.

            – phoog
            11 hours ago






          • 6





            It should also be needless to say - don't open the bag once they give it to you until you get home.

            – Brian R
            11 hours ago






          • 1





            @phoog Even if that's the case, I'm talking about a connection. At that point I'll have full possession of the item.

            – Hari Ganti
            9 hours ago

















          Thanks, I didn't realize you could ask for one of those. I'm sorry I can only mark one answer, but this will certainly be helpful for future travelers.

          – Hari Ganti
          12 hours ago





          Thanks, I didn't realize you could ask for one of those. I'm sorry I can only mark one answer, but this will certainly be helpful for future travelers.

          – Hari Ganti
          12 hours ago













          @HariGanti in many airports you don't have to ask for the bag because you are required to keep the bottle in it until you board the plane.

          – phoog
          11 hours ago





          @HariGanti in many airports you don't have to ask for the bag because you are required to keep the bottle in it until you board the plane.

          – phoog
          11 hours ago




          6




          6





          It should also be needless to say - don't open the bag once they give it to you until you get home.

          – Brian R
          11 hours ago





          It should also be needless to say - don't open the bag once they give it to you until you get home.

          – Brian R
          11 hours ago




          1




          1





          @phoog Even if that's the case, I'm talking about a connection. At that point I'll have full possession of the item.

          – Hari Ganti
          9 hours ago





          @phoog Even if that's the case, I'm talking about a connection. At that point I'll have full possession of the item.

          – Hari Ganti
          9 hours ago











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          In my experience, when arriving in the US after a pre-clearance flight, you arrive in the post-security area of the terminal, and can catch a connecting flight without going through security at that airport, assuming that the gate you arrive at and the gate you will depart from are connected post-security.






          share|improve this answer
























          • Well that's exactly what I'm asking. For Atlanta, are they connected?

            – Hari Ganti
            13 hours ago











          • @HariGanti: What airlines are your flights on?

            – user102008
            13 hours ago











          • By the way, your answer is great for the broader context, but I can't quite remember how Atlanta handled international arrivals

            – Hari Ganti
            13 hours ago
















          7














          In my experience, when arriving in the US after a pre-clearance flight, you arrive in the post-security area of the terminal, and can catch a connecting flight without going through security at that airport, assuming that the gate you arrive at and the gate you will depart from are connected post-security.






          share|improve this answer
























          • Well that's exactly what I'm asking. For Atlanta, are they connected?

            – Hari Ganti
            13 hours ago











          • @HariGanti: What airlines are your flights on?

            – user102008
            13 hours ago











          • By the way, your answer is great for the broader context, but I can't quite remember how Atlanta handled international arrivals

            – Hari Ganti
            13 hours ago














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          In my experience, when arriving in the US after a pre-clearance flight, you arrive in the post-security area of the terminal, and can catch a connecting flight without going through security at that airport, assuming that the gate you arrive at and the gate you will depart from are connected post-security.






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          In my experience, when arriving in the US after a pre-clearance flight, you arrive in the post-security area of the terminal, and can catch a connecting flight without going through security at that airport, assuming that the gate you arrive at and the gate you will depart from are connected post-security.







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          • Well that's exactly what I'm asking. For Atlanta, are they connected?

            – Hari Ganti
            13 hours ago











          • @HariGanti: What airlines are your flights on?

            – user102008
            13 hours ago











          • By the way, your answer is great for the broader context, but I can't quite remember how Atlanta handled international arrivals

            – Hari Ganti
            13 hours ago



















          • Well that's exactly what I'm asking. For Atlanta, are they connected?

            – Hari Ganti
            13 hours ago











          • @HariGanti: What airlines are your flights on?

            – user102008
            13 hours ago











          • By the way, your answer is great for the broader context, but I can't quite remember how Atlanta handled international arrivals

            – Hari Ganti
            13 hours ago

















          Well that's exactly what I'm asking. For Atlanta, are they connected?

          – Hari Ganti
          13 hours ago





          Well that's exactly what I'm asking. For Atlanta, are they connected?

          – Hari Ganti
          13 hours ago













          @HariGanti: What airlines are your flights on?

          – user102008
          13 hours ago





          @HariGanti: What airlines are your flights on?

          – user102008
          13 hours ago













          By the way, your answer is great for the broader context, but I can't quite remember how Atlanta handled international arrivals

          – Hari Ganti
          13 hours ago





          By the way, your answer is great for the broader context, but I can't quite remember how Atlanta handled international arrivals

          – Hari Ganti
          13 hours ago











          0














          Pre-cleared flights usually gate at domestic terminals and deplane direct to the terminal as any other domestic flight. For all practical purposes pre-cleared flights are considered domestic flights from a ground operations perspective. It is theoretically possible but quite unlikely that immigration officers might be waiting for one specific passenger at deplaning, but this would be a very rare occurrence.



          You may have to change terminals: in ATL this is done via a train that runs under the terminals, but always inside the secure zone so you should not have to go through additional security after deplaning if you have pre-cleared at the point of origin.






          share|improve this answer





















          • 1





            Just to clarify, I'm not concerned with customs/immigration. I'm talking specifically about the TSA

            – Hari Ganti
            9 hours ago











          • If you do go through customs/immigration, then you will also have to pass TSA security to re-enter the secure area to board your next flight.

            – David
            9 hours ago











          • You will normally have direct terminal access as if you were deplaning from a domestic flight. If there is a change it would be a rare exception.

            – ZeroTheHero
            3 hours ago
















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          Pre-cleared flights usually gate at domestic terminals and deplane direct to the terminal as any other domestic flight. For all practical purposes pre-cleared flights are considered domestic flights from a ground operations perspective. It is theoretically possible but quite unlikely that immigration officers might be waiting for one specific passenger at deplaning, but this would be a very rare occurrence.



          You may have to change terminals: in ATL this is done via a train that runs under the terminals, but always inside the secure zone so you should not have to go through additional security after deplaning if you have pre-cleared at the point of origin.






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            Just to clarify, I'm not concerned with customs/immigration. I'm talking specifically about the TSA

            – Hari Ganti
            9 hours ago











          • If you do go through customs/immigration, then you will also have to pass TSA security to re-enter the secure area to board your next flight.

            – David
            9 hours ago











          • You will normally have direct terminal access as if you were deplaning from a domestic flight. If there is a change it would be a rare exception.

            – ZeroTheHero
            3 hours ago














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          Pre-cleared flights usually gate at domestic terminals and deplane direct to the terminal as any other domestic flight. For all practical purposes pre-cleared flights are considered domestic flights from a ground operations perspective. It is theoretically possible but quite unlikely that immigration officers might be waiting for one specific passenger at deplaning, but this would be a very rare occurrence.



          You may have to change terminals: in ATL this is done via a train that runs under the terminals, but always inside the secure zone so you should not have to go through additional security after deplaning if you have pre-cleared at the point of origin.






          share|improve this answer















          Pre-cleared flights usually gate at domestic terminals and deplane direct to the terminal as any other domestic flight. For all practical purposes pre-cleared flights are considered domestic flights from a ground operations perspective. It is theoretically possible but quite unlikely that immigration officers might be waiting for one specific passenger at deplaning, but this would be a very rare occurrence.



          You may have to change terminals: in ATL this is done via a train that runs under the terminals, but always inside the secure zone so you should not have to go through additional security after deplaning if you have pre-cleared at the point of origin.







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            Just to clarify, I'm not concerned with customs/immigration. I'm talking specifically about the TSA

            – Hari Ganti
            9 hours ago











          • If you do go through customs/immigration, then you will also have to pass TSA security to re-enter the secure area to board your next flight.

            – David
            9 hours ago











          • You will normally have direct terminal access as if you were deplaning from a domestic flight. If there is a change it would be a rare exception.

            – ZeroTheHero
            3 hours ago














          • 1





            Just to clarify, I'm not concerned with customs/immigration. I'm talking specifically about the TSA

            – Hari Ganti
            9 hours ago











          • If you do go through customs/immigration, then you will also have to pass TSA security to re-enter the secure area to board your next flight.

            – David
            9 hours ago











          • You will normally have direct terminal access as if you were deplaning from a domestic flight. If there is a change it would be a rare exception.

            – ZeroTheHero
            3 hours ago








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          Just to clarify, I'm not concerned with customs/immigration. I'm talking specifically about the TSA

          – Hari Ganti
          9 hours ago





          Just to clarify, I'm not concerned with customs/immigration. I'm talking specifically about the TSA

          – Hari Ganti
          9 hours ago













          If you do go through customs/immigration, then you will also have to pass TSA security to re-enter the secure area to board your next flight.

          – David
          9 hours ago





          If you do go through customs/immigration, then you will also have to pass TSA security to re-enter the secure area to board your next flight.

          – David
          9 hours ago













          You will normally have direct terminal access as if you were deplaning from a domestic flight. If there is a change it would be a rare exception.

          – ZeroTheHero
          3 hours ago





          You will normally have direct terminal access as if you were deplaning from a domestic flight. If there is a change it would be a rare exception.

          – ZeroTheHero
          3 hours ago










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