Gate pass?
May 1, 2009 | 2:28 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Outside Chicago
Posts: 167
Jun 16, 2010 | 8:29 am
#18
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Minneapolis
Programs: Delta Gold
Posts: 622
I recently got a gate pass from Delta at MSP for our toddler and me to accompany papa to the gate (volcanic ash delays forced us to arrive ungodly early so we companionably hung out at the airport for a while). We had no problem at security.
At JFK, on the other hand, Delta *denied* a gate pass to my 14-year-old niece's brother (he was 21) who was supposed to escort her to the gate since she was flying as an unaccompanied minor. He had to leave her at security and didn't know enough how to be more assertive with the gate agent.
I was unable to get a gate pass at ORD to meet my partner and his two small children when they were arriving there from overseas, but that was several years ago now.
At JFK, on the other hand, Delta *denied* a gate pass to my 14-year-old niece's brother (he was 21) who was supposed to escort her to the gate since she was flying as an unaccompanied minor. He had to leave her at security and didn't know enough how to be more assertive with the gate agent.
I was unable to get a gate pass at ORD to meet my partner and his two small children when they were arriving there from overseas, but that was several years ago now.
Jun 16, 2010 | 8:45 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 710
i've received different responses from CSR from india and US/Canada, the CSR from india noted the gate pass req for my spouse on the PNR and then the N. American CSR said no one's going to look at the notes and it all depends on the UAL CSR at the airport.
luck of the draw i guess because CSR said they only "typically" allow gate passes for UM (Unaccompanied Minors) but explain your situation and maybe they'll be a little bit more flexible.
crossing my fingers and we'll see how it goes
luck of the draw i guess because CSR said they only "typically" allow gate passes for UM (Unaccompanied Minors) but explain your situation and maybe they'll be a little bit more flexible.
crossing my fingers and we'll see how it goes
Jun 21, 2010 | 9:46 am
#20
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SEA
Programs: UA Plat, AS MVP, HH Gold, MR Gold
Posts: 1,848
I think it's luck of the draw, with greater chance of luck at smaller, friendlier stations. In a couple cases where I really needed a pass to make a connection work (while handing off a child to grandparents) I've remembered that there's always the option of buying a refundable ticket.
