Gate numbering in "new" Terminal E?
Jan 18, 2024 | 2:15 pm
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Gate numbering in "new" Terminal E?
I'm flying out on B6 (JetBlue) tmw with a BP showing gate C5. I thought this was strange as I don't see a gate 5 in terminal C but at the Massport site I did find a gate way down at the far end of terminal E labelled E3/C5. Does the same physical gate have two designations? I am hoping that I can clear security in C, where I have to check a bag, and walk (a bit far) over there, but then am I just in Terminal E?
I am guessing that since there are not a lot of morning international departures from E this is some attempt to balance gate loads? C does get pretty busy in the morning. Thanks for any insights or confirmation.
I am guessing that since there are not a lot of morning international departures from E this is some attempt to balance gate loads? C does get pretty busy in the morning. Thanks for any insights or confirmation.
Jan 18, 2024 | 3:24 pm
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Terminals B, C and E are all connected now. You can clear security in any of them and access all of the gates. So even if C5 is the same as E3, there's no reason you won't be able to check your bag in Terminal C, clear security there, and access your gate.
Jan 18, 2024 | 4:24 pm
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Jan 19, 2024 | 9:09 am
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Correct. They have double numbered the low "C" gate numbers for a few years now. They are usually "C" for Jet Blue and "E" for International departures.
I'm still waiting for a "D" gate for a People's Express flight
I'm still waiting for a "D" gate for a People's Express flight
Jan 19, 2024 | 9:50 am
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Jan 19, 2024 | 10:52 am
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. The one time I flew out of D it was on an FL (AirTran) flight to PHF in 2005. I do not miss that "terminal" at all.
Jan 20, 2024 | 8:13 am
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A long time ago I ran the gift shops in Terminals C and D (I've probably mentioned this on Flyertalk before). It was a fun environment to work in.