Redmondlaw... I've already got the solution for you and your next trip... Tell daughters THAT morning that you've bought them different flights and you'll see them whenever they arrive cause you'll be sitting on the beach enjoying an ice cold beer!
We arrived at BZE on Oct. 15 and had five checked bags. Customs looked in one box of scuba gear--that's the first time (of six trips) they've ever looked in any of our luggage...and we travel heavy. They were certainly not inspecting every bag...one every few dozen it appeared to me.
On the way out, the inspectors went through everything and made the US TSA dorks look fast (and smart).
The recheck in Houston was as usual; just lug everything from the carousel to recheck and go on your way. No one looked at anything.
again, it was just started very recently. I am not sure if it was just that day or a new thing. It took over an hour after getting your passport stamp to get through with bags.
My friend arrived in BZE Oct 19. not sure if it was just that day or new.
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