Heard mention of this on the news, but just read up about it. Sounds good for those of us that go out of Atlanta.
Ticketing and security checkpoints for international only, and best of all, no more going back through security or rechecking luggage on return!!!
If you have never experienced this, it was a nightmare. This new setup will cut about 45 minutes off the return.
If this is indeed the case...and you don't recheck your luggage ...does that mean that you cant put your duty free bottles in your bags for the next connection and consequently lose them to the next boarding?
Good question
I was talking to someone about this terminal just yesterday and they said the kinks aren't worked out quite yet. The best experience I had was coming back from Aruba, THe US has customs agents in Aruba and you clear all of that there so when you get back to the US you are good to go.
New terminal was open last tuesday when we returned. Out total time spent for immigrations and customs was about 45 min.
After customs you still have the oppurtunity to put your duty free liquids in your luggage.
When switching from the intl terminal to the domestic terminal, you will still have to pass thru a security checkpoint.
This is only for passengers staying in ATL.Originally Posted by davevols
No real changes for everyone else
For those continuing onward w/connecting flights the no 'carry-on' booze /going back through security & re-checking bags rules are still in effect-
ie- you have to 're-pack' thoses booze bottles
Last edited by dave; 05-26-2012 at 02:57 PM.
For those of you that have been through the new terminal, question for you. I have an upcoming trip to Jamaica (July 1st) and am making a connection from Minneapolis to Atlanta and only have 50 minutes going down. Is this enough time? On the return flight from Jamaica, the time between flights is 1 hour 40 minutes.
That is not much time at all. If your first flight is not delayed, you probably can make it. ATL is a HUGE airport.
Not what I wanted to hear! Oh well at least there are a couple more flights that same day. Looks like we leave the same day!
You'll be good, that's the norm. It's always longer on the way back to clear customs, nooooo worries!!!
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