ATL-MBJ Gate
Jun 16, 2012, 7:52 pm
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ATL-MBJ Gate
So my Fiance and I are heading to Jamaica for our honeymoon in July. I noticed that the flight will depart from the C gate however I assume we will have to check in at the new international terminal. Can anyone confirm a similar experience and seems kinda strange that we would go out of the C gate for International travel.
Thank you in advance for your response,
Nick
Thank you in advance for your response,
Nick
Jun 16, 2012, 11:22 pm
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Departing for International is no different. It's arrivals that have to clear customs.
Assuming it's ATL-MBJ direct plan on being at the ticket counter a minimum of 90 mins prior to departure. And have valid passports ready.
On your return you will visit the International Terminal and US Customs.
Assuming it's ATL-MBJ direct plan on being at the ticket counter a minimum of 90 mins prior to departure. And have valid passports ready.
On your return you will visit the International Terminal and US Customs.
Jun 17, 2012, 9:02 am
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BTW, if you have no checked luggage, is it still mandatory to check in the Intl Terminal or can we use of the kiosks in the domestic terminal?
I ask, because the new shuttle from MARTA is an additional PITA for public ground transportation users.
Minos
I ask, because the new shuttle from MARTA is an additional PITA for public ground transportation users.
Minos
Jun 17, 2012, 2:32 pm
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Checked the website and found this:
"Airport Alert: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport recently opened a new International Terminal for all International departures and arrivals.
For International travel, please take Interstate 75 (Exit 239) and follow International signs. Learn more about the new international terminal."
Looks like you have to check in at the international terminal then take the train to the domestic gate. Very strange system indeed.
"Airport Alert: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport recently opened a new International Terminal for all International departures and arrivals.
For International travel, please take Interstate 75 (Exit 239) and follow International signs. Learn more about the new international terminal."
Looks like you have to check in at the international terminal then take the train to the domestic gate. Very strange system indeed.
Jun 17, 2012, 3:41 pm
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OK so just an update the flight today went out of the F-gate, I hope our flight departs from the new terminal in July. I hear great things about it!
Jun 24, 2012, 7:19 pm
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Thinking the "international arrivals and departures" might apply more to foreign airlines that don't have any domestic routes out of ATL. And maybe a few domestic carriers that only fly large metal internationally.
Of course if Airtran's aircraft routing that day uses an aircraft that just returned it might indeed be F. Just guessing on that.
Jun 25, 2012, 12:09 pm
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I guess I will call beforehand. Just don't want to be dropped off at the wrong terminal.
Jun 25, 2012, 2:41 pm
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Today's ATL-MBJ went out of C1...
Thinking the "international arrivals and departures" might apply more to foreign airlines that don't have any domestic routes out of ATL. And maybe a few domestic carriers that only fly large metal internationally.
Of course if Airtran's aircraft routing that day uses an aircraft that just returned it might indeed be F. Just guessing on that.
Thinking the "international arrivals and departures" might apply more to foreign airlines that don't have any domestic routes out of ATL. And maybe a few domestic carriers that only fly large metal internationally.
Of course if Airtran's aircraft routing that day uses an aircraft that just returned it might indeed be F. Just guessing on that.
Jun 25, 2012, 2:50 pm
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DL were never ones to tow arriving int'l aircraft to domestic gates and v/v - I can't see FL doing so either.
Jun 25, 2012, 3:39 pm
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Yep, well towing will happen on the FL side regardless.
Jun 25, 2012, 10:20 pm
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Jun 25, 2012, 11:45 pm
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An email every-time a gate changes or one general email?
Jun 26, 2012, 12:52 am
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LOL, no just one general e-mail for local FL ATL international passengers to defuse the confusion brought on by the ATL press release about international arrivals AND departures in the new F.
An e-mail for every gate change in ATL would likely come close to crashing the internet...
An e-mail for every gate change in ATL would likely come close to crashing the internet...
Jun 26, 2012, 6:37 am
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Yes just a simple answer as to where you need to be dropped off to check in for an international flight. Kinda crazy they don't have an answer anywhere.