LaGuardia and Precheck
Mar 19, 2013, 11:35 am
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LaGuardia and Precheck
Quick question: can I go through security at Terminal D if flying US? I'd like to use PreCheck, but will I get blocked from the lines and sent over to C?
If I need to use C, are there still two lines, one on the DL gate side and one on the US gate side? If so, is one better to use?
If I need to use C, are there still two lines, one on the DL gate side and one on the US gate side? If so, is one better to use?
Mar 19, 2013, 12:10 pm
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I had a similar issue last fall on AA. I was on a long layover of about 3 hours at LGA (flew into C, flying out of C) and wanted to use the Admirals Club in D. I was able to go through the Precheck line at D to get to the Admirals Club, but I had to go through regular security again to get back to my flight. As I recall, it was just kind of a mess getting into C.
Mar 19, 2013, 1:07 pm
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The only consolation was, at least when I was last there in January, the C checkpoint had at least some lines with just the old metal detectors rather than the body scanners.
You'd think with the traffic there that TSA and the airport would want more PreCheck, but who knows. It's LGA, after all. It's almost as though they make a point of making the place unpleasant.
You'd think with the traffic there that TSA and the airport would want more PreCheck, but who knows. It's LGA, after all. It's almost as though they make a point of making the place unpleasant.
Mar 19, 2013, 1:11 pm
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I had a similar issue last fall on AA. I was on a long layover of about 3 hours at LGA (flew into C, flying out of C) and wanted to use the Admirals Club in D. I was able to go through the Precheck line at D to get to the Admirals Club, but I had to go through regular security again to get back to my flight. As I recall, it was just kind of a mess getting into C.
Mar 19, 2013, 1:14 pm
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The only consolation was, at least when I was last there in January, the C checkpoint had at least some lines with just the old metal detectors rather than the body scanners.
You'd think with the traffic there that TSA and the airport would want more PreCheck, but who knows. It's LGA, after all. It's almost as though they make a point of making the place unpleasant.
You'd think with the traffic there that TSA and the airport would want more PreCheck, but who knows. It's LGA, after all. It's almost as though they make a point of making the place unpleasant.
Had some miffed people think I'm cutting them but no big deal.
Mar 19, 2013, 7:06 pm
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When you say C, are you referring to Concourse C in the Central Terminal (i.e. where United and American Eagle go out of) or Terminal C (i.e. where USAirways and Delta depart from)? I know that you can go through to D concourse in Central Terminal to use Admirals Club. My question, though, is when flying USAirways (which departs out of Terminal C, which is now connected airside to terminal D) can I go through security at Terminal D?
Mar 19, 2013, 9:02 pm
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I had a similar issue last fall on AA. I was on a long layover of about 3 hours at LGA (flew into C, flying out of C) and wanted to use the Admirals Club in D. I was able to go through the Precheck line at D to get to the Admirals Club, but I had to go through regular security again to get back to my flight. As I recall, it was just kind of a mess getting into C.
Jun 12, 2013, 7:29 pm
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Anyone have an answer to the OP's question? Flying out of Terminal C tomorrow on US and would like to use TSA Pre at Terminal D if possible. Noticed my passbook boarding pass has the TSA Precheck logo so maybe they realize people are wanting to do this.
Jun 12, 2013, 9:13 pm
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Can't say for sure whether this is possible, but I do know that the Precheck logo does not guarantee you can use it. I've gotten it at places like LAX where they have Precheck but not necessarily at the terminal you want to use it. It also doesn't guarantee the Precheck lane is open, just that you're eligible to use it.
Jun 12, 2013, 9:30 pm
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Can't say for sure whether this is possible, but I do know that the Precheck logo does not guarantee you can use it. I've gotten it at places like LAX where they have Precheck but not necessarily at the terminal you want to use it. It also doesn't guarantee the Precheck lane is open, just that you're eligible to use it.
Jun 13, 2013, 4:35 am
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I have tried this twice -- once I was denied and told only DL fliers could use the PreCheck, then about two weeks later they let me through Terminal D PreCheck with a US Boarding Pass, no questions asked. It's worth a shot.
Originally Posted by Tronic
Anyone have an answer to the OP's question? Flying out of Terminal C tomorrow on US and would like to use TSA Pre at Terminal D if possible. Noticed my passbook boarding pass has the TSA Precheck logo so maybe they realize people are wanting to do this.
Jun 13, 2013, 7:28 pm
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Not exactly a response to to OP's question, but a couple of weeks ago I asked about PreCheck for USAir at LGA and was told that the construction between the checkin counters and the security lines is for PreCheck. No ETA on opening, but it is a hopeful sign.
BTW, I get the PreCheck note on my connecting BPs so I bet they are just printing that verbiage on the BP for anyone that has a trusted traveler number on file.
BTW, I get the PreCheck note on my connecting BPs so I bet they are just printing that verbiage on the BP for anyone that has a trusted traveler number on file.
Jun 14, 2013, 3:28 pm
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You can, most likely they won't give you a hard time about flying US Air and going through Pre-check. Then you can use the new walk trough connector to get to the other concourse. I just did this same thing last week.
Aug 8, 2013, 8:09 am
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BUMP - any update on Pre at the C Terminal at LGA?
Aug 8, 2013, 9:41 am
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There a still wasn't precheck when I went through a few weeks ago. Lots of construction so not sure if they are adding it. One good thing was they weren't using any of the full body scanners anymore