ABQ Sunport
Sep 18, 2015, 9:03 am
#31
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Not mentioned earlier, but the Rio Grande Brew Pub and Grille airside at ABQ is pretty decent (for airports).
Not airport related, but in general, traffic isn't too bad in ABQ. The exception being Balloon Fiesta, in which case it can be a mess.
Not airport related, but in general, traffic isn't too bad in ABQ. The exception being Balloon Fiesta, in which case it can be a mess.
Sep 20, 2015, 2:04 am
#32
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Sep 21, 2015, 7:12 pm
#33
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Sep 21, 2015, 7:27 pm
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International airports are airports with customs and immigration services.
Sep 24, 2015, 2:44 pm
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I found another airport located at the West Mesa. Anyone know what this one is about? http://www.abqsunport.com/about-us/d...le-ii-airport/
Sep 24, 2015, 3:09 pm
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Thanks for decoding. I don't understand posts that are loaded with aviation code. Why is Frontier called F9?
I found another airport located at the West Mesa. Anyone know what this one is about? http://www.abqsunport.com/about-us/d...le-ii-airport/
I found another airport located at the West Mesa. Anyone know what this one is about? http://www.abqsunport.com/about-us/d...le-ii-airport/
I imagine Frontier ended up with F9 because all the more plausible two-letter codes beginning with F were already taken. The list I linked to does not include FT, though, which seems like it would fit.
Sep 26, 2015, 5:08 pm
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I imagine Frontier ended up with F9 because all the more plausible two-letter codes beginning with F were already taken. The list I linked to does not include FT, though, which seems like it would fit.
Oops getting a bit OT. Oh BTW, the link to FlyerTalk's very own glossary is at the bottom of the page. All the secret codes.
Sep 27, 2015, 11:23 pm
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Airlines have two-letter codes assigned by the IATA. We use them here as shorthand. Many of the codes happen to match the airlines' names and thus seem like obvious abbreviations. For example, UA is United Airlines, AA is American Airlines, and BA is British Airways. On the not-obvious side F9 is Frontier, B6 is Jet Blue, and WN is Southwest, to name just a few.
Apr 12, 2017, 11:45 am
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Apr 12, 2017, 2:29 pm
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Apr 12, 2017, 2:33 pm
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In my experience, TSA staff have always been courteous and professional. This includes staff at the Sunport where I was given special security clearance for some reason. I flew to ABQ on AA using miles.
Where is the $3 a day parking lot? $10 doesn't sound so good.
Santa Fe looks like the coolest little airport ever, and I'd go there just to see it.
Where is the $3 a day parking lot? $10 doesn't sound so good.
Santa Fe looks like the coolest little airport ever, and I'd go there just to see it.
Jun 15, 2017, 5:03 pm
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I've flown to/from ABQ before, but it has been a long time.
How early do I need to get there for a 10:45am flight on a Sunday morning? I will need to return a car, and I know that is a remote facility. I'll also need to get gas for the rental car.
I'll be coming from The Plaza area in Santa Fe. I'm thinking if I leave around 8am I should be OK. I do have PreCheck.
From what I remember, there really wasn't too much after security, and I don't remember security being that busy (not like AUS can get). I'll do carry-on only and mobile BP, so won't need to deal with any AAgents prior.
How early do I need to get there for a 10:45am flight on a Sunday morning? I will need to return a car, and I know that is a remote facility. I'll also need to get gas for the rental car.
I'll be coming from The Plaza area in Santa Fe. I'm thinking if I leave around 8am I should be OK. I do have PreCheck.
From what I remember, there really wasn't too much after security, and I don't remember security being that busy (not like AUS can get). I'll do carry-on only and mobile BP, so won't need to deal with any AAgents prior.