How do I get a gate pass?

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Feb 24, 2008 | 2:02 pm

#31

birdstrike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy1369

I know it may seem a bit weird, but I just wanted to see what the terminal was beyond security, and check out a cool restaurant that sounded good.

Not weird at all. Prior to the current insanity I would visit SFO a couple of times a year to look at the art in the International Terminal, admire the aircraft, and inhale the atmosphere and bustle of people coming and going from points around the world.

I do the same thing in rail stations when abroad.

What is sad is that you can't do this whenever you desire without jumping through excessive hoops.

Feb 24, 2008 | 4:12 pm

#32

coachrowsey

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In my station no gate pass unless you are meeting a um or handicapped person & even that is on an individual basis.

Last edited by coachrowsey; Feb 24, 2008 at 4:13 pm Reason: change wording last line

Feb 24, 2008 | 4:26 pm

#33

Spiff

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Originally Posted by coachrowsey

In my station no gate pass unless you are meeting a um or handicapped person & even that is on an individual basis.

What, they don't sell fully refundable tickets?

Feb 24, 2008 | 5:19 pm

#34

alliance

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I have been given gate passes on several occasions within the last year. No big deal. My reasons have included meeting someone at a gate, not wanting to wait in line at the counter to talk to a knowledgeable agent, not wanting to wait in line at the counter to check-in w/ paper, and going to the club.