BOS Question
Jan 8, 2014, 5:45 pm
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BOS Question
We are UA frequent flyers. Whenever we have come into the C terminal for our morning UA flights, we've always been surprised by the long check in lines for JetBlue.
We've just purchased B6 tickets for Spring Break week (yikes!) and while we have flown B6 in the past, we've never had to check a bag until now. Are we going to have to stand in that long line? Is there a bag drop for people who have checked in online?
We purchased Even More.....if it matters.
Thanks.
We've just purchased B6 tickets for Spring Break week (yikes!) and while we have flown B6 in the past, we've never had to check a bag until now. Are we going to have to stand in that long line? Is there a bag drop for people who have checked in online?
We purchased Even More.....if it matters.
Thanks.
Jan 9, 2014, 12:44 am
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There can be lengthy lines, especially in the early morning. EMS or OLCI will make no difference. Depending on when your flight is, UA might have moved out of terminal C, which will create more space.
IME, the bag drop-off lines aren't that bad, but do prepare for some waiting. Assuming you aren't alone, you could have one person compare the outside and inside lines. I have seen plenty of times where the outside (curbside, with fee) line was longer (and colder) than the normal line.
IME, the bag drop-off lines aren't that bad, but do prepare for some waiting. Assuming you aren't alone, you could have one person compare the outside and inside lines. I have seen plenty of times where the outside (curbside, with fee) line was longer (and colder) than the normal line.
Jan 9, 2014, 5:29 am
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I did a bag drop on Labor Day weekend BOS-PBI and the bag drop was quick though I had a minor issue with counter agent and mobile boarding passes.
Waiting to get through TSA is the tougher part!
Waiting to get through TSA is the tougher part!
Jan 9, 2014, 6:01 am
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Jan 9, 2014, 6:33 am
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I flew out of BOS a week before Christmas. Checked in on-line, and the bag drop line was long but they moved it along very quickly. There was certainly no issue with any waits or delays so I wouldn't be worried about it.
Jan 9, 2014, 6:39 am
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Jan 9, 2014, 6:42 am
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Between our EMS, UA premier status and TSA pre-check, I'm not too worried about security. It's the bag drop that is troubling. So it sounds like there is a separate line for bag drop both inside and outside...but these lines are not necessarily short. Good to know.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jan 9, 2014, 7:10 am
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A bit of a repeat here, but yes, I've arrived and seen that massive bag drop line at times, but it's rare for it to not move quickly. At those busy times, they have a lot of agents working the bag drop counters, and it really is an express line since the vast majority of passengers are very simple transactions (check IDs & boarding passes), tag bags, go.
Jan 9, 2014, 9:21 am
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Jan 9, 2014, 9:28 am
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Jan 9, 2014, 11:32 am
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Jan 9, 2014, 12:42 pm
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Jan 13, 2014, 11:12 pm
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Jan 14, 2014, 5:59 am
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Any news/updates on when United will finally vacate Terminal C?
... and subsequently news on a lounge in Terminal C for B6 like Airspace at T5 at JFK? I heard they would be converting the old United Club once United finally leaves.
... and subsequently news on a lounge in Terminal C for B6 like Airspace at T5 at JFK? I heard they would be converting the old United Club once United finally leaves.