Newark Terminal A: How is it during the construction of T1
Dec 28, 2020, 10:55 pm
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Newark Terminal A: How is it during the construction of T1
I've heard stuff about the use of temporary bathrooms and there not being that much extra room to socially distance. I've been to Terminal A a bunch of times specifically A1 where B6 is located and I know that it was kinda tight Pre-Covid. Now that its a health thing and not just an annoyance, I'm more concerned. Has anyone flown B6 from EWR lately?
Dec 28, 2020, 11:20 pm
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I have been there 6a-7:30a a couple of times in November and December. PreCheck line is barely open and the morons they let thru act like they’ve never flown before.
Once past security, the only food stands are open in the middle, so a lot of people stand close together on line to order, get their food, and pay.
Restrooms are open and cleaned regularly though.
Flying back in, Mint bags are quick to arrive at baggage claim.
Once past security, the only food stands are open in the middle, so a lot of people stand close together on line to order, get their food, and pay.
Restrooms are open and cleaned regularly though.
Flying back in, Mint bags are quick to arrive at baggage claim.
I've heard stuff about the use of temporary bathrooms and there not being that much extra room to socially distance. I've been to Terminal A a bunch of times specifically A1 where B6 is located and I know that it was kinda tight Pre-Covid. Now that its a health thing and not just an annoyance, I'm more concerned. Has anyone flown B6 from EWR lately?
Dec 29, 2020, 4:16 am
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[QUOTE=Jerseyguy;32920280] there not being that much extra room to socially distance.
With fewer AC flights/using E175's I've found there's lots of room. Try sitting by A10/11.
With fewer AC flights/using E175's I've found there's lots of room. Try sitting by A10/11.
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Dec 29, 2020, 2:15 pm
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At certain hours the TSA wouldn't hesitate to have a single lane open ( general screening, priority, TSA Pre -> all in the same lane ) so social distancing might not be maintained during security with longer waits than pre-COVID, plus nothing much to do post-security.
Dec 29, 2020, 5:40 pm
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Dec 31, 2020, 1:10 am
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Yep, its why my preferred airport is PHL. I've flown out of there a couple of times when WN had great deals of $79-99OW from EWR to AUS (also for the nonstop on WN) to visit family. Also am leaning towards UA for my AUS flight in March for $157RT I want to support B6 which is keeping prices down, I even was going to fly out on UA and back on B6 but the return on B6 costs too much for the day I need. I'm disappointed T1 is delayed but its definitely understandable.
Dec 31, 2020, 4:43 am
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Yep, its why my preferred airport is PHL. I've flown out of there a couple of times when WN had great deals of $79-99OW from EWR to AUS (also for the nonstop on WN) to visit family. Also am leaning towards UA for my AUS flight in March for $157RT I want to support B6 which is keeping prices down, I even was going to fly out on UA and back on B6 but the return on B6 costs too much for the day I need. I'm disappointed T1 is delayed but its definitely understandable.
I think when T-1 opens, it's going to be quite the game changer. A much nicer terminal experience and modern pick up/drop off design.
Dec 31, 2020, 12:23 pm
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I expect to hear from JetBlue big announcements in January or February. You won't know for sure.
Jan 6, 2021, 11:28 pm
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I've decided to go with UA from Newark, the $126RT fare is too good to pass up. Any good safe parking lots off airport that people have used recently?
Jan 7, 2021, 8:47 am
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Jan 7, 2021, 8:03 pm
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Other ideas based on your indicated location parking at the Princeton Junction train station is only 6.50 a day (max of 14 days) and from there you can take the train to EWR.
Much easier to get a spot in the lot there these days obviously.