Newark Airport - Confusion/bad experience...

[kaday]

Chattanooga TN as well!

[gichicago]

Originally Posted by sunset08

Hi!
I should be arriving with international flight to Newark Airport. Last time the immigration and customs took me such a long time that I missed a connecting domestic flight. Nobody helped me to get oriented in the customs/baggage claim area and everybody working at the airport was giving incoherent answers. It was a nightmare. A very bad first impression...As a matter of fact I am still confused with this airport.

Does anybody know where the luggage should be put after you pass through customs? Is there a belt and is it close to the area of the customs? Also for the connecting domestic flight which is at terminal A (I have to change terminals), do I need to check-in again, or only go through securities?

I hope somebody knows all that. I have 2h and half and truly hope this will be enough for me to make it successfully to the connecting flight. (this time)
Thanks.

Are you using the same airline for both intl and domestic? If so hedge you bets, and 1) call the airline directly before you leave, to see if they have an answer. 2) Additionally, ask the ticketing agent when you check in about the luggage situation.

[hln917]

Depending on which airline you're flying on, you will arrive either at Term B or C. Most airlines now have a baggage agreement with each other that once you clear custom, you can deposit your bag at their temp. international counter outside of customs and go on to your next flight. You will need to take the airtrain and reenter the security checkpoint again once you reach Term A. Good luck, EWR isn't that bad!