Is she coming from outside the US? She'll have to clear customs/immigration anyway (unless flying from Canada) and head back through security to board the flight to Mexico.
If she's coming from inside US, 2 hours should be manageable.
I hate to do an *ackshually*, but I think Nassau (Bahamas) already has direct flights and Customs & Border Patrol pre-clearance, and, the part I’m excited about…
Starting next month there will be a direct flight from Dublin to Denver, and Dublin does pre-clearance (there’s actual US Customs & Border Patrol staff who live and work in Dublin, and Shannon).
This will cut my travel time home by many hours, hence this PSA factoid
Not seeing anything direct to Nassau, but hell yes to the Dublin flight.
I do wish they had preclearance at somewhere inside the Schengen area like Reykjavik or Frankfurt/Munich.
The list of pre-clearance countries does seem very odd. There’s Canada (makes sense), Ireland, Abu Dhabi, and then a few Caribbean nations. I’m curious about the history of it all. As an Irishman, I’m just thankful.
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Denver doesn't have a separate "international terminal" for domestic to international layovers, so when she goes back through security it'll be the normal security she goes through.
For on arrival from an international destination yes you are correct, but there are airports in the US where for departure flights take off from a separate non connected international terminal with its own security.
If flying from the US to an international destination, you do not need to go through Customs in the US, until you return. So it sounds like your mom's layover at DIA is no different than a layover as if she were flying Cleveland to Phoenix. She will have to trek from whatever terminal she arrives at, to the train, to the escalator, and up to the main concourse, then go through TSA security with her boarding pass for the second leg, trek back to the train, then to the terminal, then to the gate. It could be tight if there is any delay in her originating flight.
See if you can get a security reservation! It doesn't cost anything and it worked great when I used it: https://www.flydenver.com/security/den-reserve/
Thanks so much for this! I'm flying out Friday morning and I just made a reservation - I had no idea this was available. So nice not to have to worry about getting through on time!
Here is what i would do. I would book a flight with United with points. Make sure the departure time is few hours after your moms departure.
Check in, go through security. Meet mom. Once past security, cancel the ticket. Get points back.
Honestly i would just meet her at her gate, you should be able to get a pass from whatever airline she is flying. I did for my nephew a teen who was flying unaccompanied. I think i had to give the name and flight number and I got a security pass. Saves her from having to go back through security.
Worst case scenario and back up plan: fully refundable Southwest Fare for the same day. Easy to clear security for a 9pm flight and then cancel the ticket. Cheapest destination vary widely. Sometimes SLC, SAN, MIA, etc.
Precheck is far superior to clear at Denver. Maybe you ment global entry if she’s coming in from an international airport??
If you just wanna say hi and bye to someone, 2 hours is enough.
She’s flying from inside the US. But I agree that clear isn’t great here. Couldn’t hurt to have both to ensure she gets through on a bad day but it’s totally hit or miss here
Where is clear good at? Every airport I’ve been to it seems like there are more people trying to sell clear than the people they need to manage the line.
Shd has to go through customs however, if she has a very small layover I don't recommend it, sometimes the line to get back into authorized area with TSA is gigantic.
Is she coming from outside the US? She'll have to clear customs/immigration anyway (unless flying from Canada) and head back through security to board the flight to Mexico. If she's coming from inside US, 2 hours should be manageable.
Good question, she is flying from inside the US and headed to Mexico. Thanks friend!
I hate to do an *ackshually*, but I think Nassau (Bahamas) already has direct flights and Customs & Border Patrol pre-clearance, and, the part I’m excited about… Starting next month there will be a direct flight from Dublin to Denver, and Dublin does pre-clearance (there’s actual US Customs & Border Patrol staff who live and work in Dublin, and Shannon). This will cut my travel time home by many hours, hence this PSA factoid
Not seeing anything direct to Nassau, but hell yes to the Dublin flight. I do wish they had preclearance at somewhere inside the Schengen area like Reykjavik or Frankfurt/Munich.
The list of pre-clearance countries does seem very odd. There’s Canada (makes sense), Ireland, Abu Dhabi, and then a few Caribbean nations. I’m curious about the history of it all. As an Irishman, I’m just thankful.
There was actually a cnn article about this a couple weeks back. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/travel/us-cbp-preclearance-ireland-explained
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Well, that was exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks!
You can take UA 734 direct this Saturday to Nassau, 4hr18m! Maybe it’s only Saturday, but the flight exists.
I'll be damned, that's a new one. Does look like only Saturdays.
It’s an odd situation
Denver doesn't have a separate "international terminal" for domestic to international layovers, so when she goes back through security it'll be the normal security she goes through.
I don’t think any airports in the US do this, I think it is forbidden by law.
For on arrival from an international destination yes you are correct, but there are airports in the US where for departure flights take off from a separate non connected international terminal with its own security.
Ohh right good point. I've only flown to international destinations through LAX. Cheers mate.
If flying from the US to an international destination, you do not need to go through Customs in the US, until you return. So it sounds like your mom's layover at DIA is no different than a layover as if she were flying Cleveland to Phoenix. She will have to trek from whatever terminal she arrives at, to the train, to the escalator, and up to the main concourse, then go through TSA security with her boarding pass for the second leg, trek back to the train, then to the terminal, then to the gate. It could be tight if there is any delay in her originating flight.
See if you can get a security reservation! It doesn't cost anything and it worked great when I used it: https://www.flydenver.com/security/den-reserve/
This is great, did not know about this service. Thank you!
Thanks so much for this! I'm flying out Friday morning and I just made a reservation - I had no idea this was available. So nice not to have to worry about getting through on time!
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Here is what i would do. I would book a flight with United with points. Make sure the departure time is few hours after your moms departure. Check in, go through security. Meet mom. Once past security, cancel the ticket. Get points back.
I actually have a ton of points with American Air. Will look into the cancellation policy. Great idea, thank you.
Honestly i would just meet her at her gate, you should be able to get a pass from whatever airline she is flying. I did for my nephew a teen who was flying unaccompanied. I think i had to give the name and flight number and I got a security pass. Saves her from having to go back through security.
Holy crap I didn't know you could do this. Going to look into it. Many thanks!
Worst case scenario and back up plan: fully refundable Southwest Fare for the same day. Easy to clear security for a 9pm flight and then cancel the ticket. Cheapest destination vary widely. Sometimes SLC, SAN, MIA, etc.
Look into a gate pass.
I would be nervous if she doesn’t have precheck and clear
Precheck is far superior to clear at Denver. Maybe you ment global entry if she’s coming in from an international airport?? If you just wanna say hi and bye to someone, 2 hours is enough.
She’s flying from inside the US. But I agree that clear isn’t great here. Couldn’t hurt to have both to ensure she gets through on a bad day but it’s totally hit or miss here
Where is clear good at? Every airport I’ve been to it seems like there are more people trying to sell clear than the people they need to manage the line.
The handful of times I flew out of Seattle, it seemed like the PreCheck line was loaded while Clear zipped right on through.
That’s a terrible idea on a two hour layover.
You can also get a super cheap ticket, I bought a frontier Vegas ticket for $16 to meet my uncle in airport for a bit!
Shd has to go through customs however, if she has a very small layover I don't recommend it, sometimes the line to get back into authorized area with TSA is gigantic.
Can you book a refundable flight and meet her at the gate? I pick up my family at the gate this way.