ATL International Check-In at Domestic Terminal?
Jan 21, 2018, 8:18 am
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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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Jan 21, 2018, 9:06 am
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Jan 21, 2018, 9:53 am
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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.
I believe you can also check in for VS flights on the domestic side but I'm not positive.
Jan 21, 2018, 10:10 am
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Jan 21, 2018, 10:32 am
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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.
Jan 21, 2018, 11:43 am
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And if parking off site, only some lots will serve International.
Jan 21, 2018, 1:11 pm
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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.
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.
Jan 21, 2018, 3:10 pm
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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.
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.
Jan 21, 2018, 4:54 pm
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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?
Jan 21, 2018, 5:40 pm
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Yes, we typically get rides to the airport for international travel, so not an issue. Thanks for thinking of it though.
Jan 21, 2018, 10:27 pm
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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?
Jan 22, 2018, 10:31 am
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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.
Jan 25, 2018, 4:55 pm
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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.
Sep 3, 2019, 11:05 am
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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
Thanks
Arun