United to AA connect at MCI
May 7, 2009 | 11:47 am
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United to AA connect at MCI
Does anybody know if connecting at MCI from UA to AA will require reclearing security. My wife's brother is looking for the cheapest ticket ORD-DFW and this is it. 2 hour layover anyways so it wouldn't be a problem but just thought I'd check.
May 7, 2009 | 11:52 am
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Yes. MCI has an unusual configuration, with a security for every 2-3 gates or so.
To get to any sort of concessions or more than a gate or two over, you will need to reclear security.
To get to any sort of concessions or more than a gate or two over, you will need to reclear security.
May 7, 2009 | 11:52 am
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I don't think there are any concessions after any screening checkpoint, just the gate seating areas and luckily, restrooms.
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May 7, 2009 | 11:55 am
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May 7, 2009 | 12:13 pm
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A change of terminal is involved in this connection (United-Terminal A) and AA is Terminal C. However, it is fairly easy to get between terminals. After deboarding the aircraft, just walk outside (about 30 yards from jetway to curb) and look for the Red Inter-Terminal bus which will take them to Terminal C. They will then have to clear security (but security at MCI is a breeze even on the busiest days).
May 7, 2009 | 12:14 pm
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Keep in mind also that United is Terminal A and American is Terminal C. At MCI this will require exiting the A terminal building and hopping on a (red) transfer bus to the other terminals. As illustrated above you will need to re-clear security at your AA gate.
May 9, 2009 | 6:21 am
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