Leaving Secure Area at IAD During Connection
Sep 18, 2019, 12:33 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: AS MVPG
Posts: 28
Leaving Secure Area at IAD During Connection
Hello,
Haven't been to IAD in many, many years, but have an international to domestic connection (all UA) coming up in a week or so. The connection is 2hr 45min, no checked bags, Global Entry. I was thinking of trying leave the secure area and have a drink with a friend that lives in DC that I've also not seen in years. Just in the airport, assuming there is somewhere halfway decent pre-security. Would 2hr 45 mins give me enough time to get through immigration etc, out to the main terminal area and then back in through security again? Fortunately I'm in business so I'll be off the plane reasonably quick.
Appreciate any insight some IAD pros might have!
Haven't been to IAD in many, many years, but have an international to domestic connection (all UA) coming up in a week or so. The connection is 2hr 45min, no checked bags, Global Entry. I was thinking of trying leave the secure area and have a drink with a friend that lives in DC that I've also not seen in years. Just in the airport, assuming there is somewhere halfway decent pre-security. Would 2hr 45 mins give me enough time to get through immigration etc, out to the main terminal area and then back in through security again? Fortunately I'm in business so I'll be off the plane reasonably quick.
Appreciate any insight some IAD pros might have!
Sep 18, 2019, 1:00 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 191
Hello,
Haven't been to IAD in many, many years, but have an international to domestic connection (all UA) coming up in a week or so. The connection is 2hr 45min, no checked bags, Global Entry. I was thinking of trying leave the secure area and have a drink with a friend that lives in DC that I've also not seen in years. Just in the airport, assuming there is somewhere halfway decent pre-security. Would 2hr 45 mins give me enough time to get through immigration etc, out to the main terminal area and then back in through security again? Fortunately I'm in business so I'll be off the plane reasonably quick.
Appreciate any insight some IAD pros might have!
Haven't been to IAD in many, many years, but have an international to domestic connection (all UA) coming up in a week or so. The connection is 2hr 45min, no checked bags, Global Entry. I was thinking of trying leave the secure area and have a drink with a friend that lives in DC that I've also not seen in years. Just in the airport, assuming there is somewhere halfway decent pre-security. Would 2hr 45 mins give me enough time to get through immigration etc, out to the main terminal area and then back in through security again? Fortunately I'm in business so I'll be off the plane reasonably quick.
Appreciate any insight some IAD pros might have!
Sep 19, 2019, 12:09 pm
#5
formerly gantid
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: IAD
Programs: UA Mileage Plus Platinum, Marriott Platinum elite, *G, Hilton Gold
Posts: 198
there is just one option to have a drink pre-security in IAD (District Chophouse).
Assuming there is no issue with the mobile lounge, it will not be a problem since you have GE.
Assuming there is no issue with the mobile lounge, it will not be a problem since you have GE.
Sep 19, 2019, 12:15 pm
#6
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
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If for any reason the mobile lounges are backed up, you can always head through connections to the UA midfield CBP area and then head in to the main terminal on the AeroTrain. Depending on the time of day, it may be that midfield is not as busy but it is hard to tell without studying schedules. It is also a hike from the midfield CBP exit to what passses for the AeroTrain C Terminal platform.
Sep 21, 2019, 1:13 pm
#8
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: VA, USA
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Posts: 995
also has bar service.
Sep 24, 2019, 2:43 am
#9
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Hello,
Haven't been to IAD in many, many years, but have an international to domestic connection (all UA) coming up in a week or so. The connection is 2hr 45min, no checked bags, Global Entry. I was thinking of trying leave the secure area and have a drink with a friend that lives in DC that I've also not seen in years. Just in the airport, assuming there is somewhere halfway decent pre-security. Would 2hr 45 mins give me enough time to get through immigration etc, out to the main terminal area and then back in through security again? Fortunately I'm in business so I'll be off the plane reasonably quick.
Appreciate any insight some IAD pros might have!
Haven't been to IAD in many, many years, but have an international to domestic connection (all UA) coming up in a week or so. The connection is 2hr 45min, no checked bags, Global Entry. I was thinking of trying leave the secure area and have a drink with a friend that lives in DC that I've also not seen in years. Just in the airport, assuming there is somewhere halfway decent pre-security. Would 2hr 45 mins give me enough time to get through immigration etc, out to the main terminal area and then back in through security again? Fortunately I'm in business so I'll be off the plane reasonably quick.
Appreciate any insight some IAD pros might have!