samtam Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 (edited) On 5/5/2024 at 4:14 PM, samtam said: We are flying in and out of Haneda. Well arrival at Haneda was a complete nightmare at Immigration, despite completing the "Visit Japan" online registration, which provides no benefit in the immigration waiting times, as you are all ("foreigners") lumped together, (no "Fast Track"), with those who fill out the hand written Arrival Cards. A snaking line of about 600 people, including a seemingly pointless junction to read the QR code and take index finger records, (which didn't work), followed by rejoining the snaking line to the Immigration Officer, who retook finger scans (successfully), and swiped the QR code successfully, took a photo, and affixed a label (equivalent to a stamp) to the passport. And then after collection of baggage, finding a kiosk to read the passport and the QR code and you're good to go, (to hell), through customs. All in all about 45 minutes to 1 hour, after arriving at the terminal, (after bus transfer from the plane). Not the mythical Japanese efficiency one remembers. On 5/6/2024 at 3:43 AM, soi3eddie said: Flew Thai in Business a few weeks ago. Was checked in, through security and immigration and in the lounge in less than 10 minutes. FWIW: The Singapore Krisflyer lounge has much nicer staff, food and drinks than the Thai lounge. Yes, it was very quick, thanks to Fast Track at BKK. Sakura Lounge rather underwhelming in the Japanese utilitarian way, with odd choices at 8.00 am (pasta, curry etc), no breakfast items, fruit etc. But not far from the gate, which was well organised for boarding. Sadly JAL Business Class is a shadow of its former self, but of course staff polite, if the service unco-ordinated, and the food of extremely low quality. But that's post pandemic on most airlines in my experience, and sadly USD3000 plus. Edited May 19 by samtam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 On 5/3/2024 at 12:44 PM, Nick Carter icp said: It can take an hour going through immigration Get a Wheel chair, even if not needed , and get fast tracked, its free too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Article yesterday was stating no matter what class of ticket minimum 3 hours before departure. They are upgrading something relating to immigration up until 8th June I think it was Will see if I can locate the article it was from TAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Suvarnabhumi Airport: Arrive at Airport 3+ hours before international flight from BKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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