Originally Posted by
lincolnjkc
I would suggest, though I've never done it myself, something along the lines of taking the overhead walkway from T3 through P3/P4 into T4 and then bolting up the horseshoe curb to the UA premier checkin (which is essentially at the T6/T7 demarcarion point. This would provide a largely smooth, climate controlled surface, with vehicle/pedestrian separation for about 1/2 of the route.
There are at least three routes to get from DL baggage claim to T7, they all have pluses or minuses. I personally would not want to negotiate the T4, T5, and T6 departure lobbies with four check-in bags and a child. Those areas are often filled with pax and their luggage.
Originally Posted by
Repooc17
By the way, these walkways are generally seldomly used, so foot traffic should be very light.
Referring to the cross-airport route, agree. The horseshoe, on the other hand, whether you take the indoor or outdoor route, can be absolutely packed with departing passengers and their luggage.