SFO T3 Recent TSA Wait Times?
#16
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I'm flying out of SFO tomorrow morning from the International terminal on united. Just got an email from United saying security wait times may be longer than normal and I should arrive at the airport earlier.
Is that true or are they bluffing and just want people there earlier?
Also, is there a priority lane for business class for security at the international terminal?
Thanks
Is that true or are they bluffing and just want people there earlier?
Also, is there a priority lane for business class for security at the international terminal?
Thanks
#17
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I'm flying out of SFO tomorrow morning from the International terminal on united. Just got an email from United saying security wait times may be longer than normal and I should arrive at the airport earlier.
Is that true or are they bluffing and just want people there earlier?
Also, is there a priority lane for business class for security at the international terminal?
Thanks
Is that true or are they bluffing and just want people there earlier?
Also, is there a priority lane for business class for security at the international terminal?
Thanks
I don't recall seeing one, but I always use the pre-check one. I know there's a priority line for business class at T3 if you want to clear there and then walk over. Probably not worth it :P Just head to the international terminal.
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#19
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Yes. You enter at the same place, and they will send you down a different lane - normally off to the left although it occasionally changes. Unfortunately post the ID check it merges into the other lines, so it can still take a while to get through...
#20
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I've never had trouble with PRE in SFO. However, every time I fly through EWR, security is always a hassle. The biggest bottleneck is Terminal A (where United does regional flights), since security is divided into several disconnected concourses. There have been times where I waited over an hour in the pre-line. I can't vouch for Terminal C at EWR (where most of the transcontinental and international flights for UA take out of) but wouldn't be surprised if it was just as bad!
Keep in mind that security at US airports is a bit of a game once you've hit UA Gold, sometimes the priority security line for Gold/business customers is faster than the PreLine (happened to me once at ORD), whereas other times the Pre line is the fastest. I've also heard that some airports let you clear security from another terminal (presumably with a shorter security line) and then you just walk to the other terminal/concourse. Again, I doubt these will be an issue for you in SFO but thought I'd share some tools of the trade
Safe Travels,
James
Keep in mind that security at US airports is a bit of a game once you've hit UA Gold, sometimes the priority security line for Gold/business customers is faster than the PreLine (happened to me once at ORD), whereas other times the Pre line is the fastest. I've also heard that some airports let you clear security from another terminal (presumably with a shorter security line) and then you just walk to the other terminal/concourse. Again, I doubt these will be an issue for you in SFO but thought I'd share some tools of the trade
Safe Travels,
James