Panic, no esta and at Gatwick

[Hypnobabe]

Oh Rachy,

I just caught this thread. We would have done exactly the same as you did - I do all of the organising and my husband would go into blind panic without me.

You remember that film where it showed the bad things that happened but then showed the worse things that might’ve happened if the bad things had never happened - maybe it is that - maybe you escaped worse by staying back a day.

we got back today but in our first two days I tore my rotator cuff, had a car accident and my husbands aunty died back home- I might’ve deleted those first days given the choice.

Have a great time from tomorrow xxx

[alp1972]

Oh my goodness just read the entire thread with my heart in my mouth , so sorry to read you didnt make your flight but at least you have managed to get something sorted tomorrow . Wishing you a wonderful holiday

[ChrisS]

Originally Posted by lmartin

What would be helpful here is some kind of method of airlines being able to verify a passenger's ESTA status 48-72 hours before travel and emailing them / texting them / calling them etc... if it looks like there could be a problem at check-in.

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Hi lmartin, there already is (or was) a system in place; some airlines forward collected Advance Passenger Information to US CBP/DHS 72 hours pre-flight. No idea how many airlines continue to do so, VA, along with other airlines, no longer collect API until OLCI/check-in desk. API is forwarded once check-in closes.

Some may remember a Dibber who's ESTA was rescinded 72 hours preflight when their API hit the US, transpired the UK pp office had mistakenly cancelled his pp! The couple were fully reimbursed plus his pp was replaced, free of charge.

Here's hoping Rachy, Carl and their family have a smashing holiday and cruise, man, do they deserve it

[Myakka17]

So let me get this right the moral to this is print out your confirmation, then you don’t have to start a new application , which unknowingly invalidates an existing esta.
Is this correct or have I missed something?

[Welshjim22]

Originally Posted by Rachy

Apparently once you start the application for a new one it cancels the old one even when it isn’t submitted

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I wouldn't believe this unless it came from CBP sounds like a Norweigan excuse.

[Rachy]

Originally Posted by Welshjim22

I wouldn't believe this unless it came from CBP sounds like a Norweigan excuse.

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An existing/in date ESTA gets cancelled if a new application makes it to the payment page even if payment isn’t submitted.
This is what I did in July just before checking my existing ESTA. I checked and saw My ESTA was still in date so didn’t continue with payment not realising my actions had in fact cancelled what I had just checked

[BirdsluvDisney]

Rachy, I just popped on before work to say, I hope everything goes smoothly today for you and your family and you have a good smooth flight with TC, Wishing you the most magical wonderful holiday.

Just think later today you will be in one of the most magical places on earth

[Rachy]

Thanks guys just leaving hotel for airport now. Will keep you updated. A nice calm day is in order I think x

[DISNEYALI]

I followed this thread through yesterday as it was happening and I'm so glad that you have got things sorted and are ready to go this morning.
Wishing you and your amazing family a very smooth transition through the airport this morning a safe flight and a very happy holiday take care of yourself and enjoy.

[Rachy]

And yes we are over 4 hours early but not taking any chances this time 😂