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Originally Posted by p1cunnin
(Post 9347947)
And with both the A and B sides to watch, having your party meet you at the bar (or even by McDonald's) is always a good idea.
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Originally Posted by Gargoyle
(Post 9352654)
Yes, because even when planes are listed as B, people oftimes emerge from A, and vice versa.
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Originally Posted by Zentraedi
(Post 9354945)
lol, that's happened to my mother a lot. kinda frustrating when I picked her up once since for some reason our phones (t-mobile) got no reception in that waiting area.
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Originally Posted by NWA747SNN
(Post 9355069)
I have never paid more than $10 parking in the T5 lot, while waiting for someone to arrive.
Another caution is that arriving pax aren't supposed to use cell phones until they're through immigration/customs. There are warning signs that they'll take away your phone, but I do see people using them all the time. So, at ORD arriving INTL pax have a window of opportunity to call from the time the plane hits the ground until you deplane, and then not again until they're through immigration. |
Originally Posted by NWA747SNN
(Post 9355069)
There is NO mobile phone reception downstairs. Go over to the windows and you have a better chance of getting a signal. I have never paid more than $10 parking in the T5 lot, while waiting for someone to arrive.
I've never paid more than $4 in the T5 lot. |
Just a quick update for anyone who needs this info later...
We arrived early and they arrived late, so we were parked over 2 hours which cost $8 and change. Not bad at all considering how convenient T5 parking is to the terminal. So convenient in fact that when I dropped them off yesterday we parked in T5, went in for a drink at the bar, and then got them off to T3 for their flight via the rail. But I digress. They did come out the doors shown on the board, so it was extremely easy to see them. If in doubt there is a McDonalds on the arrivals level where you could arrange to meet someone as well, or the bar upstairs as others have suggested. I had no problem with my mobile in the terminal...I have Alltel and was making and receiving calls/texts with no problem, so I guess it depends on the network. Thanks to the posts in this thread it was a totally stress free situation and went smooth as butter. Thanks everyone! |
Originally Posted by p1cunnin
(Post 9347947)
I realize that this is considerably after the fact, but these questions get asked from time to time...
One of things to consider is staying on top of the arrival time, but not parking in the International lot any longer than necessary. If you have someone with you, drop them in the Kiss n Fly lot (at the end of the people mover). Have them get off at T5 and check the arrival board. When the flight arrives, park in the T5 lot and go in and meet your party -- alternately, have your friend call you and you can provide curb service when they come out. You can also wait in the cell phone lot... I've never had an issue waiting in either lot for extended periods of time. If you have Internet access on your cell phone, you can also watch the arrival times that way and head in to park when the plane lands. And with both the A and B sides to watch, having your party meet you at the bar (or even by McDonald's) is always a good idea. first, I arrive at terminal 5, gather my luggage and get through the customs second, I either exit A or B door according to the displaying board third, my friends shall be waiting for me in a McDonald. but....please...where is it? is it nearer to the A or B door? Thanks to all |
Originally Posted by missvietnam
(Post 9376707)
I will be arriving at ORD in two weeks' time. I just followed what you guys talked about this topic and I appreciate it if you all say what I understand is correct or incorrect.
first, I arrive at terminal 5, gather my luggage and get through the customs second, I either exit A or B door according to the displaying board third, my friends shall be waiting for me in a McDonald. but....please...where is it? is it nearer to the A or B door? Thanks to all |
Thank you Irish Red! I will remember to turn right!
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Originally Posted by missvietnam
(Post 9376707)
first, I arrive at terminal 5, gather my luggage and get through the customs; second, I either exit A or B door according to the displaying board; third, my friends shall be waiting for me in a McDonald. but....please...where is it? is it nearer to the A or B door?
The McDonald's is a good landmark to meet by simply because the logo is pretty universal. It is not a sit down restaurant area, but a simple counter serving area. Nonetheless, your friends can wait nearby and should see you. |
Thank you very very much! P1cunnin! you guys' posts help me know more about what it will be like as I will be there in 11 days. thanks!
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er sorry just one more question, Some say that I can meet other ticketed passengers at the baggage claim area in Terminal 5, but I can't meet people without ticket in the baggage claim because this is still beyond the customs. is it true or just a 'rumor'? but in any case, I can meet those without a ticket in a Mc Donald's or what ever food session available in terminal 5 after the customs done, right? if so I won't bother thinking about the baggage claim and email my friends to pick me up at....Mc Donald's or something.
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Baggage claim is inside the secured area. Arriving passengers first go through Immigration, then pick up their luggage. On the way out, they hand over their Customs declarations to a Customs agent. Once past that point, they can recheck luggage for connecting flights on American or United, then they pass through the A and B doors to the public area.
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thank you very very much :) P1
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