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goalie Oct 22, 2016 7:54 pm


Originally Posted by Zorak (Post 27380579)
Was she possibly referring to using the T1-C checkpoint for DL and then crossing back to T2-D through the airside connector? Or saying that there's a semi-secret Precheck between the two?

And if using T1, isn't the remodel construction scheduled to start this weekend? Which if yes, perhaps that added to the fray?

Eastbay1K Oct 23, 2016 10:19 am


Originally Posted by goalie (Post 27380951)
And if using T1, isn't the remodel construction scheduled to start this weekend? Which if yes, perhaps that added to the fray?

That wouldn't add anything, because the construction area checkpoint is in a separate secured area from either the Int'l A or T1 (C) which is connected to T2 checkpoints.

That said, a few weeks ago, T2 precheck was to the door (maybe 10 minutes), and outside the door by the time I got to the front of the line.

dhuey Oct 23, 2016 11:05 am


Originally Posted by Zorak (Post 27380579)
Was she possibly referring to using the T1-C checkpoint for DL and then crossing back to T2-D through the airside connector? Or saying that there's a semi-secret Precheck between the two?

I think she would have realized she was going all the way over to T1-C, but maybe not. I'll be there later today and investigate if I have time. I gotsta know.

Zorak Oct 23, 2016 11:08 am


Originally Posted by dhuey (Post 27382954)
I think she would have realized she was going all the way over to T1-C, but maybe not.

On further reflection the "Pre-check only, and limited hours" makes me think you're right, and now I'm pretty curious to find out too :D

dhuey Oct 23, 2016 5:14 pm


Originally Posted by Zorak (Post 27382958)
On further reflection the "Pre-check only, and limited hours" makes me think you're right, and now I'm pretty curious to find out too :D

I just walked over there. She must have used Precheck in T1-C. So, no secret at all. Still, now that there is the airside hallway, T1-C security is worth considering if T2 lines are unusually long.

MDtR-Chicago Oct 24, 2016 7:20 am


Originally Posted by dhuey (Post 27380293)
According to my friend, there is another Precheck line "to the right down the hallway past the bathrooms. Pre-check only, and limited hours (am only according to the sign)."

There used to be an overflow line in that approximate area, intended for crew/concessions but also open to other passengers. Last time I tried to use it (maybe a year ago?) it was closed off. Maybe that line is open again for Precheck?

dhuey Oct 24, 2016 8:56 pm


Originally Posted by MDtR-Chicago (Post 27386052)
There used to be an overflow line in that approximate area, intended for crew/concessions but also open to other passengers. Last time I tried to use it (maybe a year ago?) it was closed off. Maybe that line is open again for Precheck?

Given how she walked down a hallway, I think she must have gone to T1-C.

MDtR-Chicago Oct 25, 2016 9:46 am


Originally Posted by dhuey (Post 27389132)
Given how she walked down a hallway, I think she must have gone to T1-C.

That's certainly possible, but this other alternate line had a "hallway" - maybe 50 feet into the side of the lobby area... it was really inconspicuous; looked like a service entrance

dhuey Oct 26, 2016 3:12 am


Originally Posted by MDtR-Chicago (Post 27391139)
That's certainly possible, but this other alternate line had a "hallway" - maybe 50 feet into the side of the lobby area... it was really inconspicuous; looked like a service entrance

Hmmm... Now I'm not so sure of anything.

dhuey Nov 11, 2016 10:39 am

Busier day than usual at SFO. Precheck line at T3-F took 8 minutes. It's remarkable how much faster the Precheck line moves. Not many inexperienced travelers in there to bring things to a halt.

dhuey Sep 26, 2017 12:13 pm

This morning Precheck was the usual very short line at T3-F. However, it was a long and slow-moving line at T1-C (Delta gates). I opted for the priority line and kicked off my shoes. I was through in about 10 minutes. Looked like Precheck would have taken 15-20 minutes.

Eastbay1K Sep 26, 2017 3:03 pm


Originally Posted by dhuey (Post 28861064)
This morning Precheck was the usual very short line at T3-F. However, it was a long and slow-moving line at T1-C (Delta gates). I opted for the priority line and kicked off my shoes. I was through in about 10 minutes. Looked like Precheck would have taken 15-20 minutes.

I'm surprised you didn't use the line at T2 if you were walking from 3 to 1 (presumably for your complimentary morning mimosa and breakfast at the AX lounge ;) )

dhuey Sep 26, 2017 3:18 pm


Originally Posted by Eastbay1K (Post 28861876)
I'm surprised you didn't use the line at T2 if you were walking from 3 to 1 (presumably for your complimentary morning mimosa and breakfast at the AX lounge ;) )

I should have noted that T2 Precheck also was long, so I kept walking. I was so sure that there would be no one in the T1-C Precheck line. Nope.

RedElmo Oct 2, 2018 12:08 am

Are the terminals connected inside after security at SFO?

Im going to be landing in Terminal 1 but would like to either goto Terminal 3 or the International Terminal to use my priority pass. Can I make it from T1 to T3 or international terminal from the airside?

Zorak Oct 2, 2018 12:19 am


Originally Posted by RedElmo (Post 30269043)
Are the terminals connected inside after security at SFO?

Im going to be landing in Terminal 1 but would like to either goto Terminal 3 or the International Terminal to use my priority pass. Can I make it from T1 to T3 or international terminal from the airside?

No. And unless you have a lot of time to kill or an extreme interest, it's not really worth it just for PP.

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