What's going on with JFK TSA tomorrow (4/29)
Apr 28, 2017, 2:50 pm
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What's going on with JFK TSA tomorrow (4/29)
Just got a text and saw an advisory about construction at the tsa checkpoint tomorrow at jfk. Anytime know more?
I'll be traveling with a bunch of luggage tomorrow, and wondering if this is going to be a real problem, or just a modification made with an abundance of caution..
I'll be traveling with a bunch of luggage tomorrow, and wondering if this is going to be a real problem, or just a modification made with an abundance of caution..
Apr 28, 2017, 2:56 pm
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Just got a text and saw an advisory about construction at the tsa checkpoint tomorrow at jfk. Anytime know more?
I'll be traveling with a bunch of luggage tomorrow, and wondering if this is going to be a real problem, or just a modification made with an abundance of caution..
I'll be traveling with a bunch of luggage tomorrow, and wondering if this is going to be a real problem, or just a modification made with an abundance of caution..
(JFK) Travel from New York
Please plan to arrive early at JFK due to the temporary construction at the TSA checkpoints. If arriving between 5am – 8pm with no checked bags, please proceed to the Terminal 4 Arrivals Level TSA checkpoint for security clearance.
Please plan to arrive early at JFK due to the temporary construction at the TSA checkpoints. If arriving between 5am – 8pm with no checked bags, please proceed to the Terminal 4 Arrivals Level TSA checkpoint for security clearance.
Apr 28, 2017, 3:10 pm
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The arrivals level checkpoint is definitely not capable of processing the same number of people as the departures level, so it sounds like they're just trying to split the load. Perhaps a partial closure for something like Clear installation?
Apr 28, 2017, 4:34 pm
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Clear is what I figured. Hope it's not a zoo. Their installs seem pretty light where I've seen them (dca, sea).
Apr 28, 2017, 4:43 pm
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Apr 28, 2017, 5:36 pm
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Could they be installing the automated security machines?
http://nypost.com/2017/04/27/securit...t-much-faster/
May 4, 2017, 4:09 am
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Yes, both T2 and T4 are getting the Advanced Screening Lanes. In an effort to avoid overloading T2 while they are getting their lanes DL is proactively emailing passengers and advising them to come to T4 which has more lanes and two checkpoints.
May 5, 2017, 5:59 pm
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I'm traveling 5/6 from JFK. My flight is leaving from T2. If I go through security at T4, does that mean I have to take the bus that goes from one terminal to another? I don't remember which terminals require the bus ride but I know I have been on that bus and it can 30 minutes of additional travel time once you are past security. If that's the case, I think I would rather wait in a long TSA line. Thanks.
May 5, 2017, 6:10 pm
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I'm traveling 5/6 from JFK. My flight is leaving from T2. If I go through security at T4, does that mean I have to take the bus that goes from one terminal to another? I don't remember which terminals require the bus ride but I know I have been on that bus and it can 30 minutes of additional travel time once you are past security. If that's the case, I think I would rather wait in a long TSA line. Thanks.
That said, T2 at off peak usually doesn't have much of a line and could handle half the checkpoint being closed, so depending on your time of departure it might still be faster to go straight to T2.
May 5, 2017, 6:36 pm
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Hi, I just got this message from Delta today. My flight is DL 465 departing from JFK on Sunday May 6th at 9am from Terminal 4. I am checking bags. No TSA pre check. What time do I need to arrive at the airport? Was planning on 7:30am but maybe that will be too late? How is this construction affecting the security lines?
May 5, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Hi, I just got this message from Delta today. My flight is DL 465 departing from JFK on Sunday May 6th at 9am from Terminal 4. I am checking bags. No TSA pre check. What time do I need to arrive at the airport? Was planning on 7:30am but maybe that will be too late? How is this construction affecting the security lines?
On top of that, JFK T4 has the most consistently long security lines I've seen for non-elite pax of any US airport. I'd give yourself 2 hours, just to be safe (I'm DM and have TSA Precheck and I still try to get there at least 90 minutes before just in case).