BajaNomad - Taxi ride and FMM at TJ airport?

Taxi ride and FMM at TJ airport?

dtbushpilot - 7-7-2010 at 10:33 PM

I'm going to be flying Volaris from TJ to La Paz and this is my first rodeo. I had to give up my FM2 recently so will need to get an FMM. I had planned to have mi esposa bonita drop me off at the border, walk across, get my FMM and take a taxi to the airport. I tried to find out about the Volaris shuttle on their web site with no success so I figured the taxi would be a sure thing.

My questions are: can I get my FMM at the airport if I run into a snag at the border crossing? Has anybody taken a cab from the border to the airport and how much did it cost? If an egg and a half weighs an ounce and a half how much would a dozen weigh?

Thanks in advance for the help, NOMADS ROCK!!!!.....dt

bajabass - 7-8-2010 at 05:55 AM

12 ounces! :light:

The cab ride cost me $12. I was told there is a kiosk at the airport for FMM's, but I missed it, and the fit hit the shan when I got to La Paz! Long story, but get it at either place, or be prepared for a big hassle when you get there.

Alan - 7-8-2010 at 08:38 AM

Just inside the door to the right where everyone heads in for check-in for their flight there is an INM counter. No longer sure of the exact procedure anymore. Usually you had to go to the counter, fill out the form then he sends you to the AeroCalifornia booth and pay, bring back your receipt and he stamps your passport and FMM. When my wife and I came down a month ago we paid the INM agent right at the counter but when my kids flew in on Monday they were told to go pay first then come back and fill out the form. Regardless, however they do it, it is quick, easy and convenient.

fishabductor - 7-8-2010 at 08:55 AM

DT...Just curious as to why you had to give your FM2 up?

Thanks,
Fishabductor

KAT54 - 7-8-2010 at 11:41 AM

Ran out of money?

FMM FM2

Merino - 7-8-2010 at 12:45 PM

Rather new here . Help me out ....FMM FM2 --are these various levels of tourist cards.

sancho - 7-8-2010 at 01:54 PM

Dropped some folks off at the TJ Airport last
last yr. They flew Volaris to the Cape. Got,
at that time fmt's, before they were allowed
thru to the boarding, Mex IMM was at the Airport,
gave them the form, they paid at the Aeromexico
window, Mex IMM then stamped it. There was
discussion about this a while back. poster was
going thru Otay, wanted to know if he could
get the fmm at Otay Immigration. I don't know
if the border Mex IMM will issue the fmm if you are
going to fly, they very well may. Back in the day,
Mex IMM at the TJ crossing would not issue me
an fmt for my bus travel to la Paz, told me to get
it at the central Bus Station Mex IMM counter.
I think it had to do with them not wanting to
step on the other Mex IMM offices area
of jurisdiction

dtbushpilot - 7-8-2010 at 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by fishabductor
DT...Just curious as to why you had to give your FM2 up?

Thanks,
Fishabductor

This thread has the sad story....
http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=45572#pid5131...

dtbushpilot - 7-8-2010 at 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KAT54
Ran out of money?

Yes......never had enough to begin with.....

dtbushpilot - 7-8-2010 at 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bajabass
12 ounces! :light:

Correct, most people miss it but my daughter got it right away when she was in the fifth grade......

Thanks for the heads up on the hassle if I don't get it....dt

bajabass - 7-8-2010 at 03:05 PM

Gol durn!

I'm as bright as a fifth grader!!! :biggrin:

Don't tell my wife, she'll make me go to work in La Paz!

dtbushpilot - 7-8-2010 at 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bajabass
Gol durn!

I'm as bright as a fifth grader!!! :biggrin:

Don't tell my wife, she'll make me go to work in La Paz!

Maybe you could go on the TV show "Are you smarter than a fifth grader" and win a million dollars :lol:

......dt

bajabass - 7-8-2010 at 03:18 PM

No way! I fail dismally under pressure!! LOL Hey, that is 1000 posts! Can I get my upgraded status?