6 hour morning lay-over @ DFW....suggestions?
Oct 3, 2005, 6:57 am
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6 hour morning lay-over @ DFW....suggestions?
We are flying from Sea-Dfw-Bjx with a 6 hour lay-over at DFW. We arrive at 5AM in DFW.... I do have a pass to the CO P.C. lounge and thought if we can't think of anything better would just hole up in there for the time... is there something more adventuresome to do at or around the airport at that time of the day?
Oct 3, 2005, 7:52 am
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The AA Museum is close by and apaprently a crew bus or something like that can take you there for free. There have been recent threads on this here. A day pass at the AC might be nice, even a shower etc. (with a friend even).
Oct 3, 2005, 8:35 am
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Try getting over to the Gaylord Texan for some breakfast. Getting in at 5 a.m. your options are limited as none of the shopping malls open until 10 a.m.
Oct 3, 2005, 11:21 am
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Originally Posted by chsb
Try getting over to the Gaylord Texan for some breakfast. Getting in at 5 a.m. your options are limited as none of the shopping malls open until 10 a.m.
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Oct 3, 2005, 5:06 pm
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Originally Posted by TMOliver
Don't blow an expensive taxi fare - 2 ways, for the Gaylord, unlikely to shuttle you unless you're a guest. The new Hyatt near the also new Terminal D serves a lovely and no more pricy breakfast, and for lack of better, the early morning train ride around the entire loop would be relaxing (and scenic for plane spotters, I suppose, although DFW is not home to as many types as some other airports). Relax in the club, and consider that layovers are at least more comfortable than they were 40 years ago. The AA museum is a prospect, but ask the club sttendant to check on crew bus/employee transport access (which may be limited due to insurance requirements).
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If you elect to go to Grapevine Mills mall, they do offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.
However, either place will not open until late morning.
Oct 3, 2005, 5:25 pm
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Take a bunch of rides on the new Tram! Ride one way twice and then go back the other way twice. That should kill . maybe an hour! Then explore the new D terminal if you are there after the end of Oct when it will be in use...
Seriously there is not much to do at that time of morning (outside the airport).
I agree for $50 a one day pass to the Admirals Club maybe just the best choice.
Seriously there is not much to do at that time of morning (outside the airport).
I agree for $50 a one day pass to the Admirals Club maybe just the best choice.
Oct 3, 2005, 5:56 pm
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Originally Posted by david4455
We are flying from Sea-Dfw-Bjx with a 6 hour lay-over at DFW. We arrive at 5AM in DFW.... I do have a pass to the CO P.C. lounge and thought if we can't think of anything better would just hole up in there for the time... is there something more adventuresome to do at or around the airport at that time of the day?
Oct 3, 2005, 6:27 pm
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I agree with the idea of a breakfast at the Grand Hyatt
You can also check to see if you can buy a one day pass for the health club there. I love the Gaylord, but agree about the taxi fares. Worth it to see the place, however.
Oct 3, 2005, 6:49 pm
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Here is what I do. I just hope too many people won't start doing it after I post this (thereby ruining my fun).
1.) Go outside of C around 7am
2.) Come back in through security
3.) Repeat (and try to beat your record!)
A variation:
1.) Go outside of C around 7am
2.) Walk up to a coach AAgent and say you want to 'verify your return trip'
3.) Come back in through security
4.) Repeat (and try to beat your record!)
I'm getting excited just thinking about all those endless hours of fun.
1.) Go outside of C around 7am
2.) Come back in through security
3.) Repeat (and try to beat your record!)
A variation:
1.) Go outside of C around 7am
2.) Walk up to a coach AAgent and say you want to 'verify your return trip'
3.) Come back in through security
4.) Repeat (and try to beat your record!)
I'm getting excited just thinking about all those endless hours of fun.
Oct 3, 2005, 7:43 pm
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Originally Posted by ricktoronto
The AA Museum is close by and apaprently a crew bus or something like that can take you there for free. There have been recent threads on this here. A day pass at the AC might be nice, even a shower etc. (with a friend even).
Oct 3, 2005, 9:40 pm
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Fishing fun
If you are a fishing fan, check out the Bass Pro Shop just north of the airport. Probably a 3-5 minute taxi ride, at most.
And if you're really sneaky, go next door to the Embassy Suites and see if you can talk your way into a free breakfast.
And if you're really sneaky, go next door to the Embassy Suites and see if you can talk your way into a free breakfast.
Oct 3, 2005, 10:34 pm
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Originally Posted by mmhicks
If you are a fishing fan, check out the Bass Pro Shop just north of the airport. Probably a 3-5 minute taxi ride, at most.
And if you're really sneaky, go next door to the Embassy Suites and see if you can talk your way into a free breakfast.
And if you're really sneaky, go next door to the Embassy Suites and see if you can talk your way into a free breakfast.
Oct 4, 2005, 8:35 am
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but Bass Pro Shop is worth it!
Originally Posted by FlyMeHomeAA
I believe there is an $18 minimum taxi fee for departures from DFW so keep that in mind.
Oct 4, 2005, 8:59 am
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Everyone needs to remember the OP gets into DFW at 5 a.m. and has a 6 hour layover which means his flight leaves at 11 a.m. Not much time to visit anything that opens at 10 a.m.