Overnight layover in New York airports
I have a flight with Iberia from Spain coming into JFK (New York - JF Kennedy) Terminal 7 at 9:15pm, and because of a change of plans I need to book a flight to Atlanta from there. However, there are no such flights departing after that.
If I book a Delta flight from T4 for the following morning, could I just check my bag all the way to Atlanta from origin, and go into the airside of Terminal 4 at around 11:30pm?
If that's not possible I could also transfer to LGA (New York - La Guardia) and fly to Atlanta from there the next morning. Which airport's landside area is best for a layover?
Will airport security have a problem with a 17-year-old sleeping there overnight?
Best Answer
You can certainly stay at the airport airside or landside as long as you have your belongings and boarding pass available for inspection. This topic has been discussed on Flyer Talk before.
Personally the comfort level in both LaGuardia and JFK overnight is about the same for my liking but I'd just stay put just so I don't have to pay for the cab or a bus.
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Can I leave the airport during a layover in New York?
Note that all passengers will go through immigration in JFK. You'll pick up your bags, go through customs, and then drop them off at the transit desk at the other end of customs. At that point you've formally entered the USA. From there, you can leave the airport as long as you get back on time for your next flight.Can you sleep overnight in airport terminal?
And because airlines aren't required to do anything for passengers in these situations, they can leave travelers stuck in an airport with few options other than waiting. Having slept in countless airports over the past 25 years, I have a tried-and-true plan of attack. (And yes, sleeping overnight in airports is legal.)What can I do with a 7 hour layover at JFK?
Re: What to do on a 7 Hour Layover at JFK? Do not leave the airport. Buy a pass to a lounge and relax. Walk around the airport.Do airports have overnight rooms?
At some airports, there will be places where you can pick up a blanket and pillow if you're stuck there overnight. This is especially true if your flight has been cancelled or delayed due to weather. Sometimes there are even cots available! While many airports don't have this, it never hurts to ask.You can always walk to TIMES SQUARE (When you have a layover) | Peter Ambis Travel VLOG
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