First time flyer AND connecting in Atlanta!!!!!?
Hopefully someone out there can give me a little idea of what to expect. Im flying out of Detroit Metro Via Delta, connecting in Atlanta and then onto my destination, Memphis. Same thing but reverse order coming back. Leaving Detroit is not what im worried about, its getting to Atlanta. I have a few questions. First off, as soon as im off the plane in Atlanta, will I have to claim my bags , and recheck them, or are they loaded onto the next plane for me? Also, any way to find out how far I will have to go to to get to my connecting flight? I have the flight #s but that is it...I know its a vague question but I know NOTHING about airports, especially a large one like ATLANTA..thanks
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You won't need to pick up your bags in Atlanta. When you get to Atlanta, your goal is to get off the plane and head to the next gate where you will be departing from. Atlanta is a big airport. But it's not that bad. I've flown in and out of there many times. You will need to go down and take a tram. It's important that you know what gate you are coming into and then which gate you need to go. There are signs all over the place and computers so you shouldn't have anything to worry about. The only hassle can be trying to get where you need to go quickly. There's a lot of people there. But if you walk quickly and know what you need to do then you should be all set. I've had to move quickly to catch a connecting flight. (many times)
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sahara is right
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Are you sure you change planes? There are a lot of people there, so ask and make sure you don't miss your flight.
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When you check your bags in Detroit, they will be checked all the way to your final destination - Memphis - so no worries there. Since you are on a domestic Delta flight (assume you will continue with Delta to Memphis), your departure gate will more than likely not be too far from your arrival gate. More than likely, you will receive both your boarding passes - to Atlanta and then to Memphis in Detroit. Often the terminal and gate number is already on the Atlanta to Memphis boarding card. If not, just ask the stewardness on your Detroit to ATL flight. If by chance, she doesn't know, check the departure screens when you arrive in ATL and/or ask a Delta service rep. Hope this helps. I've flown in and out of ATL for years and although the airport is large, it is fairly easy to get around. Have a good flight.
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Atlanta is easy.... I have been through there many times - the thing that you have to watch out for is to make sure that the gate that you are going to is the correct one. ATL has a bad habit at switching the gates with hardly any notice. Your bags will be transferred to you connecting flight without the hassle of going to the baggage claim and rechecking them - if you had to do that you probably wouldn't make the connecting flight until the next day. Again your bags will go to the connecting flight. And as soon as you are on the ground - check to see where your connecting terminal is and get there fast - there is a tram/train system underneath - so if you have to use it - do so. Get there fast and make sure they haven't changed them on you. Good Luck - Kirk
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Relax. This is not a big deal. 1. The bags will be loaded on to the plane going to Memphis for you. 2. If you know the flight number and the time the plane for Memphis leaves you will be able to see it on monitors in the airport. It will tell you which gate the flight will depart from. 3. Follow the signs to the gate. You may even have time between flights for lunch or a cocktail relax and enjoy your flight.
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DELTA. Delayed Every Layover To Atlanta. Hopefully, you won't have a missed or cancelled flight. Otherwise, just check your bags in Detroit and pick them up in Atlanta. You'll more than likely deplane in Atlanta. They'll have monitors where you can find where your connecting flight is. If you need more help, you can always ask a gate agent or a customer service desk.
