ATL International Check-In at Domestic Terminal?
Hi Gang--is there any downside to checking in--including checking bags--at the ATL domestic terminal instead of the international one, for an international flight--not counting the train ride out to E or F?
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No there is not. I sometimes use the Domestic terminal for Int'l because they always have Pre-Check and Clear.
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Originally Posted by jamiestr
(Post 29320321)
No there is not. I sometimes use the Domestic terminal for Int'l because they always have Pre-Check and Clear.
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Assuming you're flying DL (or KL/AF) then no, there's no downside, the distinction is purely ornamental.
I believe you can also check in for VS flights on the domestic side but I'm not positive. |
Originally Posted by pvn
(Post 29320498)
Assuming you're flying DL (or KL/AF) then no, there's no downside, the distinction is purely ornamental.
I believe you can also check in for VS flights on the domestic side but I'm not positive. This is for Delta.:) |
If you are going to be parking on the domestic side, be aware that when you return from your trip, your checked backs will go to baggage claim in the international terminal. To get back to your car, you'll have to take a shuttle back around to the domestic side.
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Originally Posted by KDHFlyer
(Post 29320623)
If you are going to be parking on the domestic side, be aware that when you return from your trip, your checked backs will go to baggage claim in the international terminal. To get back to your car, you'll have to take a shuttle back around to the domestic side.
And if parking off site, only some lots will serve International. |
So let me get this straight: DL WILL allow you to check in for international flights in the domestic terminal? I was under the impression that they would tell you just to get your rear on the international terminal shuttle.
But surely this only includes DL operated flights, right? They wouldn't check you in for an AF flight--even on DL coded AF flights, your itinerary tells you to check in with AF. |
Originally Posted by hotturnip
(Post 29321158)
So let me get this straight: DL WILL allow you to check in for international flights in the domestic terminal? I was under the impression that they would tell you just to get your rear on the international terminal shuttle.
But surely this only includes DL operated flights, right? They wouldn't check you in for an AF flight--even on DL coded AF flights, your itinerary tells you to check in with AF. |
Originally Posted by pvn
(Post 29321648)
They will check you in for AF or KL flights. Why would they not? At ATL, DL checkin counters ARE AirFrance/KLM check-in counters.
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Originally Posted by KDHFlyer
(Post 29320623)
If you are going to be parking on the domestic side, be aware that when you return from your trip, your checked backs will go to baggage claim in the international terminal. To get back to your car, you'll have to take a shuttle back around to the domestic side.
Yes, we typically get rides to the airport for international travel, so not an issue. Thanks for thinking of it though. |
Originally Posted by hotturnip
(Post 29321976)
Well, they DO actually have separate counters, so I don't think you can say they're the same. I've always checked in for Air France at the Air France counter in the Int'l Terminal; it seems kind of pointless to have separate counters if DL can do it all. Have you actually done this, i.e., checked in for an Air France flight at the DL domestic counter?
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Originally Posted by jamiestr
(Post 29320321)
No there is not. I sometimes use the Domestic terminal for Int'l because they always have Pre-Check and Clear.
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Originally Posted by ATLawyer
(Post 29324823)
I often do just the opposite, use Int'l instead of Domestic because the security lines are way shorter. Even when Pre-Check is closed at Int'l, the regular line is way faster than Pre-Check on Domestic. The only reason I would consider (and have) using Domestic instead of Int'l is transportation (MARTA) is often easier to Domestic.
I agree the lines are shorter on regular security but having to take off shoes and get laptop out is a PITA for me. Now that I have Clear, I will only use domestic check it. Now the new bin situation has certainly slowed things down. |
Has anyone here checked in for an Air France operated international flight at the ATL Domestic terminal recently? I am on the ATL - CDG AF 681 flight next week and wanted to see if I can just checkin (including bags) at the domestic south terminal.
Thanks Arun |
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