Thursday 20 June 2013

Getting through Philly airport

After you arrive follow signs for immigration (just follow the crowd). Once in immigration visitors are on the right side desks, but just listen to staff who will guide you through. Family groups can approach the desk together. Hand your customs form in (blue and white form handed out on the aircraft). They will hand the form back, hang on to it you'll need it later. You will be asked to provide fingerprints first your 4 fingers then thumb again just follow the instructions. You will also have your photo taken (no hats or specs allowed ). After a couple of questions you will pass through to baggage hall.  Your flight number will appear on the screen, go to that belt. It's possible your luggage may be off the belt and stacked on the floor ( depends how long it's taken to get through immigration).  Carts cost $4 and you need to swipe your credit card if you want one. Leave baggage hall following signs for customs, it's near baggage belt 2 or 3. Hand your customs form in. Turn right and bear left through double doors, you are now in Philly...welcome!  
To get to the hotel or car hire buses keep walking straight ahead, take lift to ground floor, exit the lift turning left, go through 1 set of double doors turn left and out of the airport building. Look for bus stop for car hire buses. Happy days !

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