Concourse A to C in STL
Jul 11, 2015, 12:08 pm
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Concourse A to C in STL
im flying from SFO to STL on united and connecting to Cape Air to UIN in Quincy and i have never had to switch Concourses that are not connected now my question is will i have to go through security or is it possible for a shuttle to take me bypassing security to get to C?
Jul 11, 2015, 12:52 pm
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They are on in the same sterile area -- you can get from your inbound flight over to Cape Air without leaving security.
I think that United will check a bag through on Cape to UIN (if you've checked a bag) for you, but of course find that out before you leave. If you have to retrieve your bag as the carousel and re-check your bag, of course you'd need to leave security to do that.
I think that United will check a bag through on Cape to UIN (if you've checked a bag) for you, but of course find that out before you leave. If you have to retrieve your bag as the carousel and re-check your bag, of course you'd need to leave security to do that.
Jul 12, 2015, 8:53 am
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They are on in the same sterile area -- you can get from your inbound flight over to Cape Air without leaving security.
I think that United will check a bag through on Cape to UIN (if you've checked a bag) for you, but of course find that out before you leave. If you have to retrieve your bag as the carousel and re-check your bag, of course you'd need to leave security to do that.
I think that United will check a bag through on Cape to UIN (if you've checked a bag) for you, but of course find that out before you leave. If you have to retrieve your bag as the carousel and re-check your bag, of course you'd need to leave security to do that.
Jul 12, 2015, 12:53 pm
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However, Cape Air does offer a van shuttle service which will take you from A to C without having to leave security. There are signs on the concourse which direct you to call a certain number to be picked up.
Greg
Jul 12, 2015, 1:06 pm
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STL Concourse A to C
GregL is correct. If you plan to walk from St. Louis' concourse A to C you will leave the security sterile area, and you must go to TSA Security at Concourse C once more. If your time permits, the walk is well worth it and takes a leisurly 30 minutes discounting TSA check-in lines. But there are a lot of things to see. For instance, a replica model aircraft of Charles Lindberg's transatlantic flight, a very extensive mural of the progress of the US Air Force, many shops, restaurants and bars, plus the opportunity to stretch your legs. I would go for it and walk! 
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Jul 12, 2015, 1:09 pm
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The walk from the far end of the A concourse (where UA's gates are) to the C security checkpoint takes no more than 10 minutes at a normal walking pace.
Greg
Jul 12, 2015, 1:55 pm
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Jul 12, 2015, 2:42 pm
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There WAS a sterile connection between B & C that was built in the mid to late 90s which alleviated the need to reclear security on some TWA connecting flights. The B concourse has been closed (except immediately following the 2011 tornado) since AA downsized TWA's operations shortly after they bought them.
Greg
Jul 12, 2015, 2:57 pm
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There has never been a sterile connection between A & C.
There WAS a sterile connection between B & C that was built in the mid to late 90s which alleviated the need to reclear security on some TWA connecting flights. The B concourse has been closed (except immediately following the 2011 tornado) since AA downsized TWA's operations shortly after they bought them.
Greg
There WAS a sterile connection between B & C that was built in the mid to late 90s which alleviated the need to reclear security on some TWA connecting flights. The B concourse has been closed (except immediately following the 2011 tornado) since AA downsized TWA's operations shortly after they bought them.
Greg
Jul 13, 2015, 1:17 pm
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GregL is correct. If you plan to walk from St. Louis' concourse A to C you will leave the security sterile area, and you must go to TSA Security at Concourse C once more. If your time permits, the walk is well worth it and takes a leisurly 30 minutes discounting TSA check-in lines. But there are a lot of things to see. For instance, a replica model aircraft of Charles Lindberg's transatlantic flight, a very extensive mural of the progress of the US Air Force, many shops, restaurants and bars, plus the opportunity to stretch your legs. I would go for it and walk! ^
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Jul 13, 2015, 1:26 pm
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im coming from SFO tickets were under $600
Jul 13, 2015, 4:56 pm
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Was the entire trip SFO-UIN purchased as a trip with United? If so they will check your bags through to your destination. I have no idea about checking in/boarding passes with Cape Air. Someone who has done this at STL needs to jump in as I have no idea what the procedure is to go from UA to Cape Air at STL.
Jul 13, 2015, 11:11 pm
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Was the entire trip SFO-UIN purchased as a trip with United? If so they will check your bags through to your destination. I have no idea about checking in/boarding passes with Cape Air. Someone who has done this at STL needs to jump in as I have no idea what the procedure is to go from UA to Cape Air at STL.
Jul 22, 2015, 6:59 am
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The Phone is @ A17 to call for the Cape Air shuttle. They drop you right at the Cape Air gate C7.
Jul 22, 2015, 7:04 am
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Was the entire trip SFO-UIN purchased as a trip with United? If so they will check your bags through to your destination. I have no idea about checking in/boarding passes with Cape Air. Someone who has done this at STL needs to jump in as I have no idea what the procedure is to go from UA to Cape Air at STL.