ATL Precheck - International Travel
May 30, 2013, 8:58 pm
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ATL Precheck - International Travel
I know this is last minute...but I have a international flight tomorrow out of ATL. I have precheck, but I believe that it's only located on the domestic side. Can I check my bag and go through security (precheck) on the domestic side or do I HAVE to go through on the international side. Essentially is it mandated or just suggested based on the fact that most international flights are out of F and E so it maybe more convenient for passengers to use the internal side? Thanks.
May 30, 2013, 9:02 pm
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I know this is last minute...but I have a international flight tomorrow out of ATL. I have precheck, but I believe that it's only located on the domestic side. Can I check my bag and go through security (precheck) on the domestic side or do I HAVE to go through on the international side. Essentially is it mandated or just suggested based on the fact that most international flights are out of F and E so it maybe more convenient for passengers to use the internal side? Thanks.
May 30, 2013, 9:17 pm
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http://blogs.wsj.com/middleseat/2013...ional-flights/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/freque...gin-plus-more/
May 30, 2013, 9:22 pm
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You should be able to check your bag in the main terminal...use the precheck outside of the T gates and then walk/train to your departure gate, no?
May 30, 2013, 9:27 pm
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If your destination is European Union, Canada and Australia, you're good to go.
Given that your boarding pass shows it, I'd chance it. TSA Pre✓ portal is in the hallway leading to the South Checkpoint. The train to Concourse E takes 5-7 minutes.
May 30, 2013, 9:37 pm
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Great thanks for the quick feedback, my flight is in 10 hours.
Ya, since at the airport every week, I understand how convenient Precheck is. Just didn't know if the Priority Check-In personnel would turn me away and I'd have to hop on the bus over to the other side. But I think you're right, its worth the shot.
Thanks again!
Ya, since at the airport every week, I understand how convenient Precheck is. Just didn't know if the Priority Check-In personnel would turn me away and I'd have to hop on the bus over to the other side. But I think you're right, its worth the shot.
Thanks again!
May 31, 2013, 1:21 am
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This changed around 8May. Worked for me on an international trip 2 weeks ago.
http://blogs.wsj.com/middleseat/2013...ional-flights/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/freque...gin-plus-more/
http://blogs.wsj.com/middleseat/2013...ional-flights/
http://boardingarea.com/blogs/freque...gin-plus-more/
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/check...al-travel.html
May 31, 2013, 5:39 am
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May 31, 2013, 5:55 am
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Confirmed. Just walked through. They just need to add pre-check to the international side. Since allowing pre-check for international flights is so new it's probably coming soon.
May 31, 2013, 8:26 am
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