Delta Air Lines occupies the South Terminal with its own curbside check-in and baggage claim area. Other domestic airlines, such as Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue Airways, operate out of the North Terminal with a baggage claim area and check-in facilities.
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Delta Air Lines occupies the South Terminal with its own curbside check-in and baggage claim area. Other domestic airlines, such as Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue Airways, operate out of the North Terminal with a baggage claim area and check-in facilities.
The bus ride between the terminals takes about 15 minutes. In addition, the International Terminal Connector provides service between the International Terminal and the Car Rental Center and runs approximately every 15 minutes.
Atlanta is a walkable airport, with each concourse interconnected via tunnels. The walking paths run between the Plane Train tunnels and include people-moving escalators for those who are tight on time.
Both terminals and concourses are connected to each other via Sky Train, also known as Plane Train. There is also a free shuttle that runs between both terminals 24/7, every 15 minutes.
Delta: 30-minute minimum connection time. Southwest: At least 30 minutes if you have checked bags. United: 30-minute minimum for domestic, 60 minutes for international.
40 minutes is fine. If arrival in ATL is delayed you may have a problem if the outbound isn't delayed, but often it is. For a domestic transfer 40 minutes should be fine. It isn't for an international flight.
Overall, passengers usually have to re-clear security for connecting flights, though there may be some exceptions depending on the airport and flight itinerary. To make this process easier, checking with the airline or airport ahead of time is recommended.
If you do decide to park and wait for your party inside the airport, wait in the area outside of their terminal for their airline. Going through airport security to meet them at their arrival gate can be time-consuming and may be prohibited.