JFK for dummies (i.e., me)
Nov 18, 2018, 8:00 am
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JFK for dummies (i.e., me)
Apologies for such a basic question, which I’m sure would easily be answered if my search skills were better.
My kid is flying JFK-SFO tomorrow on DL1490 in J (Z inventory). Checked in, BP printed and no checked bags. No pre-check (note to self: time to renew her GE).
What terminal should I tell her to go to to clear security? Will she have lounge access?
My kid is flying JFK-SFO tomorrow on DL1490 in J (Z inventory). Checked in, BP printed and no checked bags. No pre-check (note to self: time to renew her GE).
What terminal should I tell her to go to to clear security? Will she have lounge access?
Nov 18, 2018, 8:07 am
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Here's the simplest, least-complicated path:
Her flight is scheduled to depart from T4 Gate B33 (as of now; check before departing for airport) and yes, she gets SkyClub access.
If taking AirTrain from Howard Beach or Jamaica, the stop is inside T4, one level below departures. She should walk through the DL check-in counters and kiosks directly to the Sky Priority check in lane; the entrance is on the right side of the terminal. If being dropped off, she should ask to be dropped towards the start of the terminal, near the skycaps.
It takes about 7-10 min to walk from TSA to the SkyClub. The departure gate is pretty near the club.
Her flight is scheduled to depart from T4 Gate B33 (as of now; check before departing for airport) and yes, she gets SkyClub access.
If taking AirTrain from Howard Beach or Jamaica, the stop is inside T4, one level below departures. She should walk through the DL check-in counters and kiosks directly to the Sky Priority check in lane; the entrance is on the right side of the terminal. If being dropped off, she should ask to be dropped towards the start of the terminal, near the skycaps.
It takes about 7-10 min to walk from TSA to the SkyClub. The departure gate is pretty near the club.
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Nov 18, 2018, 8:49 am
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Here's the simplest, least-complicated path:
Her flight is scheduled to depart from T4 Gate B33 (as of now; check before departing for airport) and yes, she gets SkyClub access.
If taking AirTrain from Howard Beach or Jamaica, the stop is inside T4, one level below departures. She should walk through the DL check-in counters and kiosks directly to the Sky Priority check in lane; the entrance is on the right side of the terminal. If being dropped off, she should ask to be dropped towards the start of the terminal, near the skycaps.
It takes about 7-10 min to walk from TSA to the SkyClub. The departure gate is pretty near the club.
Her flight is scheduled to depart from T4 Gate B33 (as of now; check before departing for airport) and yes, she gets SkyClub access.
If taking AirTrain from Howard Beach or Jamaica, the stop is inside T4, one level below departures. She should walk through the DL check-in counters and kiosks directly to the Sky Priority check in lane; the entrance is on the right side of the terminal. If being dropped off, she should ask to be dropped towards the start of the terminal, near the skycaps.
It takes about 7-10 min to walk from TSA to the SkyClub. The departure gate is pretty near the club.
Nov 18, 2018, 10:51 am
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Another JFK newbie/dummy question - is there a dedicated FO lane/desk in T4, and if so where is it? Last time I was there I couldn't find it, and since the SkyPriority lane excludes silver medallions, I just ended up waiting in the regular bag dropoff line.
Nov 18, 2018, 12:16 pm
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Ah, perhaps I should've just gone for it then! Normally at most stations there's the little line at the bottom of the SkyPriority checkin lane sign that says "Silver Medallion" but I didn't see it on the T4 sign. (I was in a bit of a rush though, so it's possible I just missed it - I don't go through JFK that often, even less so landside, so I'm less familiar with the layout or their checkin area).
Nov 18, 2018, 1:11 pm
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Ah, perhaps I should've just gone for it then! Normally at most stations there's the little line at the bottom of the SkyPriority checkin lane sign that says "Silver Medallion" but I didn't see it on the T4 sign. (I was in a bit of a rush though, so it's possible I just missed it - I don't go through JFK that often, even less so landside, so I'm less familiar with the layout or their checkin area).
Nov 18, 2018, 1:28 pm
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Using this to ask a different question -- I'm flying DL to JFK to connect with an MU flight to PVG. Pretty sure I'll arrive at a gate at the far end of T4-B.
Rather than the long walk and then the train, might it make more sense to take the bus over to T2 and then walk over to T1. I did that years ago (T3 was still around) when connecting from DL to AF. Thanks to any folks more savvy on JFK.
Rather than the long walk and then the train, might it make more sense to take the bus over to T2 and then walk over to T1. I did that years ago (T3 was still around) when connecting from DL to AF. Thanks to any folks more savvy on JFK.
Nov 18, 2018, 2:30 pm
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Nov 18, 2018, 9:02 pm
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JFK T4 has a dedicated counter for FO which is outside of the big red SkyPriority area.
and no one ever stopped me.
Nov 19, 2018, 5:13 am
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No. I have had the T-4 dragons guarding the SP lane, stop me two years ago, but that was the only time.
The Silver Medallion lane was unmanned.
IF i get past the dragons, I have never had a problem once I got to the counter.
The Silver Medallion lane was unmanned.
IF i get past the dragons, I have never had a problem once I got to the counter.
Nov 19, 2018, 8:00 am
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Note that you must be at least 18 to access the SkyClub, so if your child is a teenager they will not be able to access it if traveling alone even if their ticket would otherwise permit it.
Nov 19, 2018, 10:33 am
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Ah, perhaps I should've just gone for it then! Normally at most stations there's the little line at the bottom of the SkyPriority checkin lane sign that says "Silver Medallion" but I didn't see it on the T4 sign. (I was in a bit of a rush though, so it's possible I just missed it - I don't go through JFK that often, even less so landside, so I'm less familiar with the layout or their checkin area).
A bit troubling multiple employees don't know their own policy!
Nov 19, 2018, 10:47 am
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another noob question...i fly out of jfk often but never check a bag and always use a mobile boarding pass so ive always skipped the skypriority check in area. is there a priority/tsa pre security line in it? i usually just go straight to the main tsa pre line