Originally Posted by
sydnerd
I have scheduled my appointment with GOES (Global Entry) during a lay-over at MIA. I tried to schedule at home DFW , but they are booked until mid/late June - I re-booked twice now because work trips keep coming up keeping me from my appts. - and for some reason DFW books at least a month out...so I see a never-ending cycle here.
Anyhow - I arrive DFW-MIA (concourse D or E) at 8:05 PM; appointment at 8:20 PM - 8:40 PM (Outside security - by Avianca check in counter); flight to Sao Paulo at 9:35 PM (Concourse E). I assume the 20 minute appointment is just to show my id and verify that I am who I say I am.
What are the odds I can make to J Terminal (assuming AA lands on time!) in 15 minutes? (I'm sitting very near the front of the plan). What are the odds I can make it back through security and to E concourse to catch my 9:35 PM flight? [At least my bags should already be checked through].
Also - is there a train? Or do I have to go outside to catch a ride?
Ok, if you walk quick you can make it to GOES within 15 minutes even if you end up at D21/23/25 or on the other end at D44 to D51. Assuming your appointment is no more than 20 minutes, you should make your Avianca flight. However, you will need to reclear Security again and therefore you will need to have a BP ahead of time and will probably arrive at the gate before boarding time (assuming boarding starts at around 9PM). Of course, if your flight to MIA is late or your appointment is late and/or takes more than 20 minutes (not ending until after 9PM) then you would be SOL.