Stop Off without Leaving Airport
We will be flying from Atlanta to SLC to pick up our three children, who spent the week with their Aunt. There is a great deal on a flight that arrives at 1:22pm and then departs the same airport at 2:22pm, which only gives us an hr to catch the second flight. I have already confirmed with the airline that the kids can get through TSA on their own and meet us at the gate.
I'm hoping I can just print my boarding pass for the return flight back to Atlanta online and walk to the gate without having to leave the airport. Is this possible?
Best Answer
You should be able to get boarding passes for both flights at the same time. Most U.S. airlines allow you to do online checkin 24 hours before your flights, so at 2:22 PM the day before your flights, you should be able to checkin for both flights and print both boarding passes. If you are not able to checkin online, when you arrive at the airport to fly to SLC, you can check in for both flights at the counter.
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Are you allowed out of the airport during a stopover?
Yes, you can leave the airport during a layover, provided your passport allows you visa-free entry to the country you're in and you have enough time between flights. In fact, some people intentionally book flights with longer layovers (which are often cheaper) so they get to see a new city.What is it called when you stop at an airport?
A stopover is a connecting flight but with a longer duration between flights. Basically, it's a long layover. A stopover typically qualifies as anything that lasts longer than four hours for domestic flights and longer than 24 hours for international flights.Can I get off at my layover instead of destination?
You can get off at the layover stop, but checked luggage will keep on flying to the final destination.Do you have to get off the plane during a stopover?
During layovers, your aircraft may land at the connecting city to drop off and pick up new passengers. Sometimes, layovers require you to stay in the aircraft until it departs. Other times, you must get off the plane and head to a new aircraft at the airport.Can’t Leave Airport Until a Stranger Buys Me a Flight
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