List of AA's Premium Security Checkpoints
May 23, 2006, 4:13 pm
#91
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ORD Elite Security--Just came through ORD from NRT to MSY today--Elite point is to the left as you come off the Terminal Train escalator. The sign said: "First Class and EXP only." It took me 2 minutes from start to finish!!!!
May 23, 2006, 4:36 pm
#92
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Originally Posted by John Brock
ORD Elite Security--Just came through ORD from NRT to MSY today--Elite point is to the left as you come off the Terminal Train escalator. The sign said: "First Class and EXP only." It took me 2 minutes from start to finish!!!!
May 25, 2006, 7:31 am
#93
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Memphis
AA leaves from Concourse C. There is only one line. At 5:10am, the line was 10-15 minutes long
May 25, 2006, 9:01 am
#94
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Yeah, same thing at DCA this past Monday. DCA normally has very short lines. I think this is due to the very early hour and a line forming prior to security actually opening, and/or (as you indicated) only having 1 line to inadequately service the workload. I know when I arrive at DCA at 6 AM there is usually no line to speak of.
May 25, 2006, 9:03 am
#95
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I'd take RDU off the list, or qualify the entry by saying something to the effect that:
There is a lane to the right that theoretically will let elites by-pass the line leading up to ID check at the Terminal C checkpoint, but typically this lane is closed.
Data: 11 departures Feb 1 through May 5, not once was the lane open.
There is a lane to the right that theoretically will let elites by-pass the line leading up to ID check at the Terminal C checkpoint, but typically this lane is closed.
Data: 11 departures Feb 1 through May 5, not once was the lane open.
May 25, 2006, 9:10 am
#96
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Originally Posted by Ltgfrk
FLL- It's been roped off everytime I've been there. I always let myself in and have never had a problem.
Cheers.
May 25, 2006, 11:23 am
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I'd like to add one thing. JL has announced that the elite-security lane in NRT terminal-2 will be available next month(26th~ ?). The following passengers are eligible: First class and JMB elite member.
May 29, 2006, 7:49 pm
#98
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DFW - D18 Ckpt
Elite line for first and business class. Barely any wait in either line at 7:00 on Friday morning of Memorial Day weekend.
May 29, 2006, 7:54 pm
#99
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Bwi
Boarding pass checker ushered me into a different line with its own magnetometer that was shorter than the general line for the security checkpoint. Not sure if it was because of FC or Plat. No line to get to the boading pass checker at 8:15 on Thursday morning.
Jun 1, 2006, 3:40 pm
#100
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FT Wiki
Alright, I've gone through and compiled the information in this thread, as best I could, into a page on the FlyerTalk Wiki.
http://www.flyertalk.com/wiki/index....Security_Lines.
Please take a look at this page and update it with the latest information. If each of us adds information about our home airport, we can have a nice resource.
The way I set it up, if an airport only has a FC line, add it to the category "without lines", but note it has a FC line.
http://www.flyertalk.com/wiki/index....Security_Lines.
Please take a look at this page and update it with the latest information. If each of us adds information about our home airport, we can have a nice resource.
The way I set it up, if an airport only has a FC line, add it to the category "without lines", but note it has a FC line.
Jul 10, 2006, 11:35 am
#101
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Las?
Question about the LAS premium checkpoint: I've seen folks say it's for first class only; however, I'm on a YUP fare flying LAS-LAX-AUS, but LAS-LAX is on an ERJ.
Does either the fact I'm EXP or that I'm on a F ticket on a flight without a F cabin get me to the premium line?
Does either the fact I'm EXP or that I'm on a F ticket on a flight without a F cabin get me to the premium line?
Jul 10, 2006, 12:44 pm
#102
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BNA Elite Lines
BNA also has an elite security line - but only for the security checkpoint that services the A and B concourses. It is located to the far left of the A/B pier security queue and then merges in to the xray lines. They do accommodate all elite travelers and it is an easy walk from the A/B security checkpoints to AA's gates in the C concourse - just turn left after the security checkpoint. Can be a real lifesaver at busy times.
Jul 10, 2006, 7:38 pm
#103
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Originally Posted by stratofortress
Question about the LAS premium checkpoint: I've seen folks say it's for first class only; however, I'm on a YUP fare flying LAS-LAX-AUS, but LAS-LAX is on an ERJ.
Does either the fact I'm EXP or that I'm on a F ticket on a flight without a F cabin get me to the premium line?
Does either the fact I'm EXP or that I'm on a F ticket on a flight without a F cabin get me to the premium line?
Aug 13, 2006, 6:40 pm
#104
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Denver Elite Line
I am flying out of Denver on Sunday 8/20 around 11am. Using the Elite line ( I assume that it is still there) how long before my flight should I arrive? I used to get there about one hour before depart.
Aug 14, 2006, 6:37 am
#105
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Originally Posted by JDiver
LHR - second floor, for "fast pass" - J and F only, iirc, not elites in Economy. Premium does not mean "fast."