Originally Posted by
underattack
For a flight to the US, do I need to go through security again in AMS? I am flying TXL->AMS->ATL with a 1hr 15min in AMS to transfer. Anything I should be ready for to speed things up? Also, I do have a larger carry on that I sometimes check. Will it be speed up my transfer if I check the luggage in TXL? (no big problem if my luggage doesn't make it... I need to make it
).
(if it matters regarding different lines: I am traveling with a US passport and am delta Diamond)
After arrival from Berlin, you'll have to go to the Non-Schengen area of AMS. This is inside the terminal so don't follow the 'Exit/baggage reclaim' signs. After you clear passport control (there is a priority line for ST Elite(+)) you're in the Non-Schengen part from where your ATL bound flight will depart (most likely from the E-gates). Security checks are at the individual gates. IIRC there are some additional security measures for DL flights to the US (questioning) so you'd better go the your gate immediately.