JFK Airport, Transit Flight?

Question

Hi,

I have a flight from Europe to NY with Delta Air line,
one and half hour later I have another flight with same Air line to Washington DC.

now I just want to know that, is there any cheking passport in JFK or not?

beaus I'm worry to miss my flight to DC!

thanks

Answer 1

Yes, your passport will be checked at New York as its your first point of arrival in the U.S. There's no way around this. And generally, you sould allow a minimum of 2 hours for connecting from international to domestic flights - even on the same airline. All sorts of things can delay you - immigration, customs, baggage, etc., etc.

Answer 2

you generally have to collect your bags, go through passport control/customs, and recheck your bag... standard international arrivals procedure. you may have to change terminals, too.

1.5 hours should be enough time, but it does not allow a lot of time to spare. But your airline should be understanding on this, too - if you don't make it, they'll have to put you on the next flight.