DFW: security are without boarding pass or leaving security area between flights?
Jul 14, 2014 | 8:27 pm
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DFW: security are without boarding pass or leaving security area between flights?
Hi everyone,
I'll be flying via DFW soon and will need to pick up something from a friend over there on the way.
Would my friend be able to get into the security area without a boarding pass so we can meet there?
If not, is it easy enough for me to leave the security area (the departing flight goes to Puerto Rico, so I guess that's international) and then re enter to board my flight?
I only have 1 hour 50 minutes available between flights in DFW.
I appreciate any help from you guys, many thanks in advance.
I'll be flying via DFW soon and will need to pick up something from a friend over there on the way.
Would my friend be able to get into the security area without a boarding pass so we can meet there?
If not, is it easy enough for me to leave the security area (the departing flight goes to Puerto Rico, so I guess that's international) and then re enter to board my flight?
I only have 1 hour 50 minutes available between flights in DFW.
I appreciate any help from you guys, many thanks in advance.
Jul 14, 2014 | 9:37 pm
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Hi everyone,
I'll be flying via DFW soon and will need to pick up something from a friend over there on the way.
Would my friend be able to get into the security area without a boarding pass so we can meet there?
If not, is it easy enough for me to leave the security area (the departing flight goes to Puerto Rico, so I guess that's international) and then re enter to board my flight?
I only have 1 hour 50 minutes available between flights in DFW.
I appreciate any help from you guys, many thanks in advance.
I'll be flying via DFW soon and will need to pick up something from a friend over there on the way.
Would my friend be able to get into the security area without a boarding pass so we can meet there?
If not, is it easy enough for me to leave the security area (the departing flight goes to Puerto Rico, so I guess that's international) and then re enter to board my flight?
I only have 1 hour 50 minutes available between flights in DFW.
I appreciate any help from you guys, many thanks in advance.
Edit to add: welcome to Flyertalk!
Jul 14, 2014 | 10:24 pm
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Thanks for the welcome, swag, and the fast and very clear response!
That instantly puts my mind at ease.
I guess I will just transfer to the terminal for my outgoing flight (if not at the same terminal already) via skylink and then follow the exit signs to get out of security.
I will tell my friend to check the terminal and gate for the outgoing flight and meet at the nearest security check point.
That way I only have a short walk back to the gate before boarding.
Does that sound feasible?
That instantly puts my mind at ease.
I guess I will just transfer to the terminal for my outgoing flight (if not at the same terminal already) via skylink and then follow the exit signs to get out of security.
I will tell my friend to check the terminal and gate for the outgoing flight and meet at the nearest security check point.
That way I only have a short walk back to the gate before boarding.
Does that sound feasible?
Jul 15, 2014 | 5:52 am
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Sure. The only complexity is that each DFW terminal has 3 or more checkpoints, and if the gate is between two of them, "closest" may be ambiguous. Will you have a cell phone to contact him? If not, it may be safer to meet instead at a pre-designated checkpoint at the departing terminal. A few extra minutes of walking, maybe, but less chance of not finding each other.
Checkpoints listed here: http://dfwairport.com/travel/security/index.php
Checkpoints listed here: http://dfwairport.com/travel/security/index.php
Jul 16, 2014 | 6:00 pm
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