JFK 2/4 - can I choose where I want to clear security, or do I have to go with bpass?
Jan 16, 2019, 8:37 pm
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JFK 2/4 - can I choose where I want to clear security, or do I have to go with bpass?
I've got a flight from JFK T4 tomorrow (could change, but that's what it's showing now.)
Every time I go through security in T2, it's a pleasant breeze. Every time in T4, it's a sucky and frustrating hour where status doesn't seem to buy me anything and I'm passed by dozens of people that security lets by because they didn't plan and are late. Current shotdown can't help.
I'd love to just go through T2 and take the jitney - heck, I'm an avgeek, I'll be happy to take the tour! But can I? Or is whatever it says on my boarding pass for terminal destiny? Don't want to get to front of line in T2 and get sent back. Many thanks for your no doubt well-informed replies.
FTF
Every time I go through security in T2, it's a pleasant breeze. Every time in T4, it's a sucky and frustrating hour where status doesn't seem to buy me anything and I'm passed by dozens of people that security lets by because they didn't plan and are late. Current shotdown can't help.
I'd love to just go through T2 and take the jitney - heck, I'm an avgeek, I'll be happy to take the tour! But can I? Or is whatever it says on my boarding pass for terminal destiny? Don't want to get to front of line in T2 and get sent back. Many thanks for your no doubt well-informed replies.
FTF
Jan 17, 2019, 3:52 am
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Since gates change often - not sure if TSA even knows what gate you would be using.
Jan 17, 2019, 6:00 am
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Jan 17, 2019, 6:57 am
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TSA policy is that all you require is a valid document (BP in this case) for the airport for the day. You may enter any checkpoint you wish. Even those which do not lead to or permit airside transfer to your departure gate.
On occasion, you may find a line minder or TSA Officer pointing out that you are at the "wrong" checkpoint. Don't worry about that as for most people, they probably have made a mistake.
On occasion, you may find a line minder or TSA Officer pointing out that you are at the "wrong" checkpoint. Don't worry about that as for most people, they probably have made a mistake.
Jan 17, 2019, 7:28 am
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Also, if you print out your boarding pass the day before, it won't have a gate assignment and I don't think it will have a terminal number either. So even if they did care, they'd have to look it up, and, well, I'm fairly certain TSA generally doesn't do that.
Jan 17, 2019, 10:22 pm
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I haven't tried, but I'm pretty sure others have done it no problem. I probably wouldn't arrive right before the baggage check-in cutoff though (unless the alternative was missing the baggage cutoff because of the extra 5 minutes to get to T4 on the Airtrain...lol)
Jan 17, 2019, 11:03 pm
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DL doesn't care which terminal you check in or depart from. As someone mentioned, gate changes between T2 and T4 isn't unusual and you can check at any DL counter. Just be sure to allow extra 15 minutes for terminal transfer.
Jan 17, 2019, 11:06 pm
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TSA policy is that all you require is a valid document (BP in this case) for the airport for the day. You may enter any checkpoint you wish. Even those which do not lead to or permit airside transfer to your departure gate.
On occasion, you may find a line minder or TSA Officer pointing out that you are at the "wrong" checkpoint. Don't worry about that as for most people, they probably have made a mistake.
On occasion, you may find a line minder or TSA Officer pointing out that you are at the "wrong" checkpoint. Don't worry about that as for most people, they probably have made a mistake.
Are you sure this is the rule at JFK? My impression is that you can't use a domestic DL boarding pass to enter T1 and use the AF or KE lounge.
Jan 18, 2019, 5:51 am
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You can access airside T1 with a DL BP. The line minder may give grief. However TSA will let you through. Lounge may give pushback, but technically you're allowed in if flying DL international.
Jan 18, 2019, 8:52 am
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I've successfully entered T2 and flown out of T4. They don't care, but like others have said they might try and just "help you out" by letting you know your "error."
I can't remember the airport... but I've also passed a TSA checkpoint successfully then come to realize I'm looking at a bunch of Southwest gates and had to go back out and enter through a different checkpoint. Oops.
I can't remember the airport... but I've also passed a TSA checkpoint successfully then come to realize I'm looking at a bunch of Southwest gates and had to go back out and enter through a different checkpoint. Oops.
Jan 18, 2019, 9:23 am
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