Curious why no skycaps in DEN?
Feb 8, 2021 | 9:15 am
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Curious why no skycaps in DEN?
Anyone know why there aren't skycaps in DEN? Kind of a pain navigating with a family and ski equipment and would greatly prefer to pay for the help, but none to be found past few trips through, so I figured they don't have them for some reason.
Feb 9, 2021 | 8:33 am
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I haven't paid attention recently, but the main terminal is under extensive renovation (which I'm sure you noticed 
) for a couple of years now which I assume is the reason.
At one point access north-south was cut off on some levels inside so you'd walk outside to get around it (so maybe they wanted to keep the path clear?), plus I imagine the luggage system was disconnected to the outside as they gutted the inside.
) for a couple of years now which I assume is the reason.At one point access north-south was cut off on some levels inside so you'd walk outside to get around it (so maybe they wanted to keep the path clear?), plus I imagine the luggage system was disconnected to the outside as they gutted the inside.
Feb 9, 2021 | 8:46 am
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lol yeah, my wife's been waiting for the Amex lounge to open for years and it just keeps getting pushed back. We end up renting a few of the $6 carts but I'd rather give the money to a person than a stupid cart vendor.
Feb 9, 2021 | 9:06 am
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Well, if you're flying United, here's what they're offering in terms of bag drop off: (https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...rminal_Updates)
David
Denver bag drop
Denver International Airport (DEN) offers free bag drop and check-in service at the Transit Center and 75th Avenue to make it convenient for you to travel, baggage-free, from the time you arrive until you board your flight.
Denver International Airport (DEN) offers free bag drop and check-in service at the Transit Center and 75th Avenue to make it convenient for you to travel, baggage-free, from the time you arrive until you board your flight.
- This service is for flights on United within the U.S. Flights to international destinations aren’t eligible for the bag drop service.
- Drop your bags a minimum of 90 minutes before your flight.
- Skip the ticket counter lines by checking your bag and getting your boarding pass.
- This is a free service. Our bag fees still apply and can be paid at all bag drop locations.
- Travelers with lap infants must go to the ticket counter for the child’s boarding pass.
- Location: Transit Center, Level 1 (below The Westin)
- Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (for flights departing as late as midnight)
- Location: 75th Avenue near the Pikes Peak parking lot
- Directions: Exit Pea Blvd. at 75th Avenue, proceed straight through the Gun Club intersection and follow signs to the Bag Check queue
- Hours: Saturday through Thursday, 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 4 a.m. to 7 p.m.
David
Feb 9, 2021 | 9:25 am
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Well, if you're flying United, here's what they're offering in terms of bag drop off: (https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...rminal_Updates)
David
David
Wow great news! I'm here skiing now, so we'll check it out on the way back home.
Feb 9, 2021 | 9:57 am
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Thanks; I'd heard of that but unfortunately it appears closed: https://www.flydenver.com/easycheck
UA Insider : Are you out there? The DEN bag drop info is stale and there's a bunch of skiing customer who need service.
David
Feb 20, 2021 | 1:50 pm
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Wow, in the lounge right now, this place is awesome. Got here four hours ahead of flight so had to wait a bit before we could get a slot to gain entry, but bruschetta, pasta, crepes, a few excellent old fashioned's, tiramisu, super nice bartenders and staff, incredibly clean everywhere. So far so good. Definitely not a Delta lounge lol.