Can I check in and go through security at DTW the night before a flight?
I have a 6 am domestic flight out of DTW on American Airlines. Can I check in and go through airport the night before?
Alternatively, I am happy to go standby for a flight at 7:20 or 9:00 the night before if this is a better way to pursue this; would this work?
If I will not be allowed through security, may I hang out in the lobby until 12 am (it is a 24 hr open airport) then go through security (I will check in online 24 hr before)? Really, I am looking for a way to avoid getting a hotel.
Best Answer
I do not know whether DTW will let you stay inside security overnight. Some airports sweep and close the secure area after the last flight departs; others effectively stay open 24 hours.
You can check in for an American Airlines domestic flight at 24 hours prior to departure. If you have a smart phone, you can display your boarding pass on your phone as soon as you check in. You cannot check luggage more than about 4 hours prior to departure.
Most airlines will not allow you to stand by for a flight the night before. American has a same day flight change, but I think the limit is 6 hours earlier or later so I don't think that will help you get out the night before.
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Can I go through security the night before my flight?
What's the Earliest You Can Go through Airport Security? If you have checked luggage, the earliest airports will let you in is usually 2-5 hours before departure. That's because you can go through security only once you've checked in your baggage, and the check-in desks open only a few hours before departure.Can I check-in hours before my flight?
You can check-in online or from the app starting 24 hours before and up to 45 minutes before departure (90 for international). To check-in and check bags at the airport, you must be there a certain amount of time before scheduled departure: Within the U.S. \u2013 45 minutes.What time does DTW security open?
There are dedicated TSA PreCheck lanes at DTW security checkpoints, and eligible passengers can utilize this service for expedited security clearance. The Terminal North lanes are open 4:30 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m. and the McNamara Terminal lanes, 4:30 a.m. \u2013 9:30 p.m.Can I arrive 4 hours before flight?
For flights within the U.S., as well as most international flights, baggage will generally not be accepted for check-in more than four hours before a scheduled flight departure, although this policy varies by airport and daily check-in counter hours.Checking in at Detroit Airport
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