I think the lobby do is more like 10pm - that's when Seeya and I planned to get there to meet FIH (we figure from gate to outside isn't that far) ... do we want to meet them behind security though if its more comfortable? That only works if there is a way to get Seeya back through.

Behind security would be more comfortable simply because of the chairs at the gates, but that would exclude SeeYa and anyone else who wants to come out (Bob or other Alaskans joining us).

There's nothing really behind security in the A concourse where United is, too.

There's always my office in the rental facility (nicer chairs), but it's a little cramped for more than, say, three or four people! (And only three chairs...)

If we could all somehow get behind security in the B/C concourse, we could all do drinks at Chili's, but they may not let people with UA tickets behind security (and FIH doesn't have same-day departure tickets, does he?).

I would certainly hope my fellow Alaskans at security check would understand us ticketed passengers wanting to spend the time at Chilis.

Those who don't have tickets could buy refundable tickets....

Thanks all for the heads up PMs!
 

I'm on the late shift arriving in ANC @ 9:30 PM (UA 701) and departing on the 11:50 PM to SFO so I guess dinner is a no go for me that is unless.....

some of you early shifters wanna do take out for us less fortunate FTers :D

so, I guess I'm in for the Lobby DO ^

looking forward to seeing y'all in ANC and later at SFO (where boxo is threatening to make an appearance :cool:)

Holy crap. A true MR.

Oh, it's more than a threat... I'll be there. Muah-ah-ah-ah!

Wow! Such a great effort for a quick hello - this is awesome. ^

As has been mentioned in this thread, I am on UA 701 DEN-ANC on 5/24; it sounds like a few others will be as well. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

p.s. Which side of the plane should I sit for better views into ANC?

Depends on the arrival, but if they're doing the typical runway 7L arrival coming in over Turnagain Arm, I like to sit on the right side. The left is better for a city view on the runway 14 arrival (although the right gives you a beautiful view of the Alaska Range mountains), but unless there are strong winds out of the south, they usually arrive on runway 7L and depart on 32 (14 in the opposite direction).

Oh, and no p.s. service up here! :D (Though I did fly on a subbed p.s. once from LAX to SEA, I think...too bad it didn't continue to ANC...)

This is me too... In at 9:30, out at 11:50.

So while making it into town is probably out, I'm definitely in for a nightcap with you and FlyinHawaiian! ^

There is going to be a meet of some sort at the airport, likely outside security as SeeYa and Bob W (he can get to a lounge though) won't have tix at that time. I think there is a post about a new bar/restaurant that might be available. A lot of people are on your inbound flight, some are staying, and others just doing a turn. I'm joining at that point to return to DEN.

I'm starting to get a bit confused here...

Is the bar/restaurant to which you refer the same one as the one mentioned in the consolidated thread:

That's where I'm going! :cool:

You're going to the right place ... this is meeting the folks just off the DEN flight, and those about to get (back) on the return flight to DEN.

btw, my UA flight to DEN is at 11.17pm based in my itineraries, you mentioned 11.50 above, is that a different flight? (forget this - I just realized you're on the SFO nonstop, and I'm doing the DEN hop to get to SFO)

I'd really like to switch to this flight if possible, to go ANC-DEN-SFO rather than ANC-AFO. A lot more (D)EQMs, more upgrade potential (my flight shows F2), and I'd still get into SFO with plenty of time to connect back to JFK.

Will they let me do this? :eek:

Unlikely unless your flight is full and they are willing to offload you in advance. Doesn't hurt to ask, especially at smaller stations, you can really luck out.

Are you on my JFK flight as well? I believe there are quite a few of us connecting to the same ps flight back to ny (my itin is not open, so I'm not sure of which flight I'm on).

I'm returning on the 11:20am SFO-JFK... My original thought had been to try to get on something sooner (the flight from ANC arrives at 5:19am :().

I'm on the 1.30pm flight, but would like to get on yours if there was space. I arrive in SFO at 10.16 from DEN.