Where do you wait for someone at the airport?

If you plan to meet them inside the airport, park in short-term parking and wait outside of their terminal. Alternatively, meet them curbside if you don't want to go inside the airport. If you aren't able to pick your traveler up, you can schedule a ride to be ready for your arriving party when they land.



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Terminals are places where passengers wait, rest, board and disembark. There are also places called hangars for repairing and housing.

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It is usually easy to get an escort pass. Simply go with your relative or friend to the check-in counter, request a pass, and present your photo ID. You can call ahead to get escort pass information, but you will probably be told that issuance of escort passes is determined locally by each airline.

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The departure lounge is for everyone. Some airlines will have private space for certain customers who pay extra and will have better facilities such as a gym or restaurant etc. They all call them something slightly different, like first class lounge, business lounge, premium lounge etc.

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While some airports offer unrestricted gate passes, most US airlines only allow non-ticketed passengers to access the terminal if they are accompanying minors, special needs persons, or military family members. You can request a gate pass through the airline or through participating airports.

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A waiting area is any space that is designed for people to use to pass time while they wait for something else to happen. In an airport, most of the waiting is on flights. People might wait for flights to come in so they can leave or wait to meet someone who has recently flown in.

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Your escort pass will allow you to go through airport security screening with your loved one or friend and accompany that person to the departure gate. If you are picking someone up from a domestic flight, you will need to go through the airport security checkpoint before meeting that person at the arrival gate.

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What is a non-passenger escort (NPE) pass? According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), everyone passing through security checkpoints must have a boarding pass, security document, or another type of authorization from the airline.

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A terminal is made up of several gates where planes park and passengers wait to board. In large terminals, these gate areas may be divided into sections known as concourses, filled with dining, shopping and lounge options, as well as restrooms and other facilities.

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Anyone picking up arriving passengers inside of the airport are encouraged to wait in The Senator Jake Garn Greeting Room, which is located on the second level of the Terminal adjacent to the baggage claim area (click here to see its location on the Airport Map).

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Welcoming ideas at airports don't need to be big, public gestures. You might prefer to greet visitors or returning loved ones with a small gift or an array of items that will be useful to him after landing. You might put together an array of snacks that a visitor can enjoy during the first few days of his trip.

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Total time commitment for a greeting inside security – 3 to 4 hours. CLEAR members can use the CLEAR lanes to pass through TSA with their gate pass (upon presentation of your active CLEAR card). A gate pass allows greeters to be at the gate upon arrival.

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  • Check-in for your flight.
  • Hand over any luggage that would need to go into the aircraft hold, if you are travelling with luggage.
  • Pass through the airport security gates to the departures hall.
  • Find your boarding gate.
  • Board the plane and fly to your destination.


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It's sometimes possible to check your bags 12 hours before a same-day flight in major airports, but this is at the discretion of the check-in staff and is by not guaranteed.

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25 Things You Should Do Before Boarding a Plane, According to a Frequent Flier
  • Download and Use Your Airline's App. ...
  • Get the Airline Credit Card. ...
  • Have a Status Strategy. ...
  • Check Aircraft Alternatives. ...
  • Assess Your Seating Situation. ...
  • Stay Organized. ...
  • Check Real-time Reports. ...
  • Remember the Liquid Lowdown.


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Airport Procedures on Day of Departure (From Departure to Arrival)
  1. STEP 1 Airport Procedure. If you use online check-in, there is no need to go to the check-in counter. ...
  2. STEP 2 Checking in baggage. ...
  3. STEP 3 Security Check. ...
  4. STEP 4 Immigration. ...
  5. STEP 5 Boarding and Disembarking. ...
  6. STEP 6 Immigration. ...
  7. STEP 7 Baggage Claim.


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Depending on the requirements of airport authorities, you will need to present a mobile boarding pass, a paper boarding pass printed out by you or a paper boarding pass picked up from the check-in desk.

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Best advice for first-time flyers
  1. Check the airline's luggage requirements.
  2. Pack essentials in your carry-on.
  3. Arrive at the airport two hours early.
  4. Keep your ID handy.
  5. Wear easy-to-remove shoes.
  6. Respect other passengers' space.
  7. Have a backup plan ready.


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