List of AA's Premium Security Checkpoints
Apr 18, 2006, 8:44 pm
#76
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Sacramento, CA
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hyatt,Marriott,BA,AS
Posts: 4,428
Can anyone provide an update as to where the Premium Security line is at ORD? Posts from last year indicated it seemed to move.
Apr 18, 2006, 9:07 pm
#77
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 885
Originally Posted by JIMCHI
Can anyone provide an update as to where the Premium Security line is at ORD? Posts from last year indicated it seemed to move.
However, the few times I have used it, I couldn't help but think that the main security line would be faster... the elite line only has one scanning lane, and usually moves fairly slowly, whereas I've never really had that much of a wait in the main security line. YMMV
Apr 18, 2006, 9:21 pm
#78
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: PHX and LIH
Programs: AA: 2 MM
Posts: 85,576
Originally Posted by rbessler
The description in the original post is correct. The AAirpass/Exec Plat/Plat/Gold security line is inbetween L and K, right past the premium check-in counters. Its true that its sort of hidden, and it usually isn't being heavily used.
However, the few times I have used it, I couldn't help but think that the main security line would be faster... the elite line only has one scanning lane, and usually moves fairly slowly, whereas I've never really had that much of a wait in the main security line. YMMV
However, the few times I have used it, I couldn't help but think that the main security line would be faster... the elite line only has one scanning lane, and usually moves fairly slowly, whereas I've never really had that much of a wait in the main security line. YMMV
Apr 18, 2006, 11:05 pm
#79
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: AA Plat 2MM, SPG Gold, HH, Marriott Silver, Delta, United, TSA Prechk/GE
Posts: 451
Since no one seems to have posted yet:
LGA - none to speak of, though I have on occasion walked up to the ticket checker and asked "where the line for PLT is" - if the line is not horrendous, I have on occasion been sent through. When the line is horrendous (i.e. > 20 pax, however, I have been sent to the end of the horrendous line, which really really sucks.) YMMV.
LGA - none to speak of, though I have on occasion walked up to the ticket checker and asked "where the line for PLT is" - if the line is not horrendous, I have on occasion been sent through. When the line is horrendous (i.e. > 20 pax, however, I have been sent to the end of the horrendous line, which really really sucks.) YMMV.
Apr 19, 2006, 6:22 am
#80
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: PBI and FRA
Programs: AA EXP 4MM, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold, Hertz 5*,
Posts: 199
FLL- It's been roped off everytime I've been there. I always let myself in and have never had a problem.
SEA- As someone mentioned, each checkpoint has an elite line for the airlines that operate out of that particular concourse. I usually use B which in the past was for DL, CO etc. and have never been questioned. I have also used my PLT card when traveling on AS out of D and have never had a problem.
ELP - No elite line and usually not more than a couple of people in line.
PBI - No elite line. Not usually a problem but at times the line can be quite long.
RNO - Last time I was there the elite line was to the right of the regualr line.
FRA - No elite line per say and nothing before the ID check but there is a line for First and Business after the ID check, however, I don't believe it's ever enforced.
SEA- As someone mentioned, each checkpoint has an elite line for the airlines that operate out of that particular concourse. I usually use B which in the past was for DL, CO etc. and have never been questioned. I have also used my PLT card when traveling on AS out of D and have never had a problem.
ELP - No elite line and usually not more than a couple of people in line.
PBI - No elite line. Not usually a problem but at times the line can be quite long.
RNO - Last time I was there the elite line was to the right of the regualr line.
FRA - No elite line per say and nothing before the ID check but there is a line for First and Business after the ID check, however, I don't believe it's ever enforced.
Apr 19, 2006, 1:26 pm
#81
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Metro ATL
Programs: DL D, AA LTP 2.6MM, HHonors Diamond, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 209
Originally Posted by ILuvParis
The very far left lane of the security checkpoint between G and H is Exec. Platinum and First Class only. Otherwise, it is as you described.
The Premium lane will get you through the ID check quicker.
Apr 19, 2006, 4:05 pm
#82
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 140
ATL premium security - flying DL, but AA Platinum
Can I use the ATL premium security line as an AA Platinum, but flying DL and being a DL ordinary member?
Apr 22, 2006, 12:37 am
#83
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 447
Update:
DFW has removed their elite line at Terminal A, as was told to me by a TA in that terminal. She said this was done in response to D being opened.
Unsure of an elite line in D, but I would think probably?
DFW has removed their elite line at Terminal A, as was told to me by a TA in that terminal. She said this was done in response to D being opened.
Unsure of an elite line in D, but I would think probably?
Apr 24, 2006, 6:59 am
#84
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New York
Programs: AA PLT (Lifetime GLD), Hilton Silver, Marriott Silver, AA Dining VIP
Posts: 596
Atlanta
Originally Posted by adzel
Can I use the ATL premium security line as an AA Platinum, but flying DL and being a DL ordinary member?
For those flying AA out of ATL, if you use the dedicated AA/UA screening, there is no premium security line. Last August, it took my wife and I about 1 minute to get through security. My father used the AA line (he had to check bags) and he took over 20 minutes to get through
Apr 24, 2006, 7:01 am
#85
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New York
Programs: AA PLT (Lifetime GLD), Hilton Silver, Marriott Silver, AA Dining VIP
Posts: 596
Orlando
As of last year, there was no premium line in Orlando....and it can be a very, very long line
May 19, 2006, 7:54 am
#86
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2002
Programs: UA 1K & 1MM/AA Gold & 1MM/HH Gold/Marriott Titanium
Posts: 2,928
Bwi & Dfw
Originally Posted by bjtaylor
Update:
DFW has removed their elite line at Terminal A, as was told to me by a TA in that terminal. She said this was done in response to D being opened.
Unsure of an elite line in D, but I would think probably?
DFW has removed their elite line at Terminal A, as was told to me by a TA in that terminal. She said this was done in response to D being opened.
Unsure of an elite line in D, but I would think probably?
Any change to the line at BWI Conc. C? Thx!
May 19, 2006, 8:06 am
#87
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: New York / New Jersey
Programs: *Wood Gold, Hyatt Plat, AA Gold, UA 1K
Posts: 178
What about EWR Term A?
I know AA is small here and sometimes the lines are horrible, but anything new?
May 19, 2006, 8:36 am
#88
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New York
Programs: AA PLT (Lifetime GLD), Hilton Silver, Marriott Silver, AA Dining VIP
Posts: 596
Denver
There is an Elite line in Denver. It is all the way to the left. Once they check your ID, you mingle with everyone else at the magnatometer. It is hard to say how much time you save since when I went through (1:15pm) there were very few people in any line
May 19, 2006, 11:21 am
#89
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: AA (EP), Hilton (Diamond), Marriott Bonvoy (Titanium)
Posts: 8,937
Phl
My partner and I flew out of PHL on Monday. The Admirals Club there is ground-side, so it makes sense to stop in to get boarding passes. The club agent stamped the boarding passes to allow access to the crew security line, although the TSA agent saw us exit the club (which is at the security checkpoint) and immediately told us "Admirals Club? Over there" as she lifted a rope to allow us access to the crew line.
May 19, 2006, 11:26 am
#90
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 885
Originally Posted by AA-Platinum
As of last year, there was no premium line in Orlando....and it can be a very, very long line