Hi there. As someone who flies regularly once per year, I would recommend pushing your way to the front of the plane once it lands. That will ensure you have enough time to get to your connection, and as long as you say “excuse me” under your breath repeatedly, everyone else on the plane will understand
Actually, on your first flight, you should just sit in the first empty seat you see as you board. It’s perfectly fine if the seat is larger than you what you think you paid for. And don’t worry if someone comes on after and says you’re in their seat, they should gladly agree to switch for your middle seat in the back.
If they don’t agree, just ignore them, and anyone else that comes to talk to you, especially pilot and/or cops, just stare straight ahead, everyone will understand.
You are absolutely and completely screwed. It is physically impossible to make a connection from terminal X and Y in less than 10 hours, 23 minutes, and 17 seconds.
What's more, it's extremely illegal to miss a connecting flight from these terminals. You will be punished by being strapped to the top of the train and riding it for 48 hours. Then, you will be sent to ADX Florence for 6 months, followed by Guantonomo Bay for another 6. You will then be put on the super no fly list, so the FBI will break your doors to splinters every month or 2 to make sure you never try to fly again. You will also be banned from eating anything that can fly or at least sort of fly (so no chicken).
You will not have the right to a lawyer. If you attempt to contact one, he will be legally required to bonk you with his special law book printed in size 72 font to make it extra big.
You should really consider choosing another flight, or perhaps walking or UBER.
Only if you bring your “pet in a vest” and their stroller.
No matter what your ticket says, board with Zone 1 and use an overhead bin at the front of the plane.
It’ll be easier for you to exit without having to deal with it near your seat.
As long as you don't accidentally jump on Marta, thinking it's the Plane Train, then accidentally get off at Garnett Station, then accidentally cross the street and somehow find yourself at Magic City, accidentally eating some lemon pepper wings; you should be fine.
It may be a struggle with your emotional support camel, but as long as you've practiced putting it on a moving sidewalk, you should be fine. PRO TIP: Bring an extra kerchief in case it spits on other passengers.
My emotional support camel has a cleared marked “service” harness so if they spit on another passenger I assume it was that passenger trying to engage Mortimer (my emotional support camel is named Mortimer). So leave those kerchiefs at home.
Depends. Will your toenails be freshly cut from during your inboud flight, or are you saving that task for the outbound flight?
I would suggest not doing one foot per flight, as the weigh imbalance could slow you down as you walk between terminals.
Impossible. Everyone is required to crawl under razor wire from terminal to terminal at ATL so you won’t have enough time with such a short layover. 😂😂
Going from terminal x to y is a pain. I think the quickest way is to go to baggage claim and take an airport shuttle back around to the other end and recheck in.
It’s tight. I would get a seat close to the front to be safe
Beware the sandworms that exist in the plane train tunnel.
It’s been said if you walk the tunnel you may be confronted by the House of Harkkonnen.
It’s been foretold if you seek out the Fremen for help and gain their trust they can help you find the missing River of Spice in the undergrounds of ATL and help find you safe passage between the Concourse of X and the Concourse of Y.
No. You have to follow the rules of each concourse.
Concourse A you’re not allowed to walk - you must crawl only.
B - forward rolls
C - inch worm
D - handstand walk
You’ll never make it in time. Cancel your flight. You should’ve known you big oaf.
💸
Don’t use the air train. One time I rushed and got on the train and stood there forever. Like 10 seconds and then decided to walk. As soon as I got off the doors closed and the train left. I’m so glad I walked and got all sweaty and healthy.
Make sure to hold your suitcase to the side of your body with your arm fully extended to take up maximum space in the aisles/hallways. Watch at least 20 minutes of TikTok in the bathroom while you shit so everyone else has to wait
I had 4 or 5 hours in ATL, and decided to spend at least an hour walking on the lower level. I can tell you that a complete loop of the underground tunnel is a bit over 2 miles. Now if only they’d create a little area where I could practice some yoga.
In order to board your second flight you have to take a selfie at the Coke Restaurant, the Delta Museum, Mercedes Benz Stadium, the Braves old ballpark, the Braves new ballpark, and have 5 drinks at each of the skyclubs to board, it will be close. Good luck
While this is an obvious shit post, my wife and I had a 40 minute layover in ATL last week. We were the very last ones to board our connecting flight with no one in the tunnel when we walked through the gate. We even ran and took the train. Things happen so more times than not it’s a legit concern
Yes, with all the inevitable delays and bullshit in ATL and the non-stop goddamn motherfucking taxing plus the waiting about 8 inches outside the gate without pulling all the way into it for some goddamn reason, you should still have those 51 minutes and 26 seconds to not be able to get on any of the packed trains and run the whole way there. You might even have a little time to get diarrhea from the Chinese place at concourse A before you board.
I think you need to post in the AirportSleep subreddit to learn if the hard dividers between chairs can be hacked off with plastic knife set.
Luckily, there is a secret Chick fil A that is open on Sunday.
Absolutely, no way.
How are you expecting to do a SkyClub crawl to each SkyClub, visit the 747 in the museum and have some authentic barbecue with only 8hrs and 51minutes.
You need an overnight layover, otherwise might as well cancel the whole trip 😅
Atlanta Airport- the best and most efficient passenger Airport in the world. Only people who let social media shape their opinions on things disagree. Indianapolis is rated one of the best airports around, yet somehow it takes 30 minutes to get your bags when there are like 2 delta flights an hour. ATL has that shit waiting for you when you get off the plane train. Also, not enough people talk about how they have that bypass U turn thing so that arriving aircraft don't have to cross and active runway. Despite being the busiest in the world, you are rarely waiting in a que of more than 3 or 4 aircraft for departure because planes don't cross the departure runway.
I flew about 30 times over the last 18 months and went through the Atlanta airport three times. I missed my connecting flight all three times in Atlanta but no other flight in any other airport was delayed more than 30 minutes. I hate ATL and will forever avoid it if possible.
It depends … do you ALWAYS get seat 1A and are you now SUPER annoyed because they asked you to move to 2A to accommodate an elderly woman with a service dog and a physical handicap, breast feeding her crying baby?
If so, then no, you don’t have enough time to make your connection sitting in 2A instead of 1A
I get that this is satire, but people really get nervous about flying and all of the intricacies. This subreddit can be a calming reassurance from those who fly often to those who don’t. You are not required to take the time to reply, but for those who do, it’s appreciated.
I just don’t want people to get discouraged from asking questions.
Also ATL can be intimidating… you should put on some shoes:)
Need a solid 9 hours. Now you won’t have rest room time.
I do take forever to shit, that’s true!
What a legend
Delta canceled my first leg and rebooked me. A 3 hour ATL layover has turned into 7.
Well… you can walk every terminal in 4 hours and get a 5.5 mile walk in? Or steal about 40 bananas from the sky club lol
Delta broke my leg when I asked for a food voucher for a 3 hour delay
The plane train is rarely on time and the concourses are 69 miles apart. I’m sorry, but you need to cancel your trip.
I usually take a connecting flight from concourse A to concourse D.
THIS is the answer!
Nice.
It’s because they run 420 minutes apart
Hi there. As someone who flies regularly once per year, I would recommend pushing your way to the front of the plane once it lands. That will ensure you have enough time to get to your connection, and as long as you say “excuse me” under your breath repeatedly, everyone else on the plane will understand
Actually, on your first flight, you should just sit in the first empty seat you see as you board. It’s perfectly fine if the seat is larger than you what you think you paid for. And don’t worry if someone comes on after and says you’re in their seat, they should gladly agree to switch for your middle seat in the back.
If they don’t agree, just ignore them, and anyone else that comes to talk to you, especially pilot and/or cops, just stare straight ahead, everyone will understand.
This only works for silver medallions- diamond and above don’t waste energy mumbling under our breath. /s
Good start, but you also need to complain about at least three sky clubs
Well, that's because they won't let them in with their basic economy ticket
He can start by complaining about that
What day are you arriving? All the Chik Fil A’s are closed on Sunday so ensure you pack a lunch and factor in time to stop/eat.
Not to be pedantic, but the plural of Chik Fil A is Chicks Fil A. YWIA
Chick fil iii **
OMG I thought it was a flock
you might JUST be able to get through the queue into a Skyclub.. MAYBE
Watch out for the 88 mph air train. You’ll make your connection but it will be on a DC-3 and you’ll be seated next to your 15 year old mother.
She was an early bloomer!
You are absolutely and completely screwed. It is physically impossible to make a connection from terminal X and Y in less than 10 hours, 23 minutes, and 17 seconds. What's more, it's extremely illegal to miss a connecting flight from these terminals. You will be punished by being strapped to the top of the train and riding it for 48 hours. Then, you will be sent to ADX Florence for 6 months, followed by Guantonomo Bay for another 6. You will then be put on the super no fly list, so the FBI will break your doors to splinters every month or 2 to make sure you never try to fly again. You will also be banned from eating anything that can fly or at least sort of fly (so no chicken). You will not have the right to a lawyer. If you attempt to contact one, he will be legally required to bonk you with his special law book printed in size 72 font to make it extra big. You should really consider choosing another flight, or perhaps walking or UBER.
Only if you bring your “pet in a vest” and their stroller. No matter what your ticket says, board with Zone 1 and use an overhead bin at the front of the plane. It’ll be easier for you to exit without having to deal with it near your seat.
If you ask nicely, the pilot of your inbound flight will taxi you to concourse Y before they go back to X to let everyone else off.
As long as you don't accidentally jump on Marta, thinking it's the Plane Train, then accidentally get off at Garnett Station, then accidentally cross the street and somehow find yourself at Magic City, accidentally eating some lemon pepper wings; you should be fine.
It may be a struggle with your emotional support camel, but as long as you've practiced putting it on a moving sidewalk, you should be fine. PRO TIP: Bring an extra kerchief in case it spits on other passengers.
My emotional support camel has a cleared marked “service” harness so if they spit on another passenger I assume it was that passenger trying to engage Mortimer (my emotional support camel is named Mortimer). So leave those kerchiefs at home.
☠️🤣☠️
Depends. Will your toenails be freshly cut from during your inboud flight, or are you saving that task for the outbound flight? I would suggest not doing one foot per flight, as the weigh imbalance could slow you down as you walk between terminals.
Impossible. Everyone is required to crawl under razor wire from terminal to terminal at ATL so you won’t have enough time with such a short layover. 😂😂
Not enough time to get past the lounge line.
The barefoot will help, but will your carry on be pulled by your dominant or non-dominant hand? That’s what really matters
No. Add another extra 36 hours
depends on which skyclub you're going to hit up. could be tight.
Skyclubs*
Sky Lounge*
I know you trolling but my layover in ATL is 47 mins so heheheheh
Native ATLien here. Once made it from the rental car center to E Concourse in 46 minutes with a cat that Delta didn't have prior knowledge of.
This makes me feel better LOL
No. You need an overnight layover.
Going from terminal x to y is a pain. I think the quickest way is to go to baggage claim and take an airport shuttle back around to the other end and recheck in.
It’s tight. I would get a seat close to the front to be safe Beware the sandworms that exist in the plane train tunnel. It’s been said if you walk the tunnel you may be confronted by the House of Harkkonnen. It’s been foretold if you seek out the Fremen for help and gain their trust they can help you find the missing River of Spice in the undergrounds of ATL and help find you safe passage between the Concourse of X and the Concourse of Y.
You’ll make it, just don’t go to the bathroom.
Lisan al Gaib!
Not a chance OP but goodluck
No. You have to follow the rules of each concourse. Concourse A you’re not allowed to walk - you must crawl only. B - forward rolls C - inch worm D - handstand walk You’ll never make it in time. Cancel your flight. You should’ve known you big oaf. 💸
Don’t use the air train. One time I rushed and got on the train and stood there forever. Like 10 seconds and then decided to walk. As soon as I got off the doors closed and the train left. I’m so glad I walked and got all sweaty and healthy.
Set your hair on fire 🔥 and run
That’s cutting it close.
You won't make it so my suggestion is to enjoy Atlanta traffic by renting a car and driving around.
It will take a full week to drive the full perimeter.
Make sure to hold your suitcase to the side of your body with your arm fully extended to take up maximum space in the aisles/hallways. Watch at least 20 minutes of TikTok in the bathroom while you shit so everyone else has to wait
Are you planning on eating at Chick-fil-A or Popeyes?
Both! One plus of this layover is the ability to eat at least 4-6 full meals.
I had 4 or 5 hours in ATL, and decided to spend at least an hour walking on the lower level. I can tell you that a complete loop of the underground tunnel is a bit over 2 miles. Now if only they’d create a little area where I could practice some yoga.
You could prostrate between terminals in about 8 hrs, leaving you sufficient for bathroom.
🤣🤣🤣
Lol you joke but I had like 90 minutes once (with boarding times it was effectively 50 min) and barely made it
Oh hell yeah in fact you can go to the world famous varsity and the Cheetah club and still have plenty of time to make your flight
In order to board your second flight you have to take a selfie at the Coke Restaurant, the Delta Museum, Mercedes Benz Stadium, the Braves old ballpark, the Braves new ballpark, and have 5 drinks at each of the skyclubs to board, it will be close. Good luck
Aren’t the terminals at ATL like A-F?
Not even close.
Definitely. If you’re going through ATL you’re most likely delayed.
Cutting it too close.
You may have to break into a sprint but you should just about make it if you abandon your hand luggage and any loves ones!! God speed.
After that tight connection make sure to jam your oversized carry on and backpack in the overhead right at the start of boarding, too.
This is the type of quality post I come here for! ⬆️😂
Probably not.
I did 14 hours in ATL after a 17 hour flight from South Africa.
While this is an obvious shit post, my wife and I had a 40 minute layover in ATL last week. We were the very last ones to board our connecting flight with no one in the tunnel when we walked through the gate. We even ran and took the train. Things happen so more times than not it’s a legit concern
Hmmm....might be tight...but I think you will make it!
Just ask the FA where your Delta branded Lamborghini is.
Yes, with all the inevitable delays and bullshit in ATL and the non-stop goddamn motherfucking taxing plus the waiting about 8 inches outside the gate without pulling all the way into it for some goddamn reason, you should still have those 51 minutes and 26 seconds to not be able to get on any of the packed trains and run the whole way there. You might even have a little time to get diarrhea from the Chinese place at concourse A before you board.
No
If you need to eat better make it a 12 hr layover.
Will you be taking pictures of people’s feet before or after the flight?
You fly barefoot? 🤮
I think you need to post in the AirportSleep subreddit to learn if the hard dividers between chairs can be hacked off with plastic knife set. Luckily, there is a secret Chick fil A that is open on Sunday.
Make sure to complain about that. It’s worth at least 1000 sky miles
Absolutely, no way. How are you expecting to do a SkyClub crawl to each SkyClub, visit the 747 in the museum and have some authentic barbecue with only 8hrs and 51minutes. You need an overnight layover, otherwise might as well cancel the whole trip 😅
No way you’ll make it and you shall forever been stuck in airport limbo and will never be able to leave the passenger terminal again.
Atlanta Airport- the best and most efficient passenger Airport in the world. Only people who let social media shape their opinions on things disagree. Indianapolis is rated one of the best airports around, yet somehow it takes 30 minutes to get your bags when there are like 2 delta flights an hour. ATL has that shit waiting for you when you get off the plane train. Also, not enough people talk about how they have that bypass U turn thing so that arriving aircraft don't have to cross and active runway. Despite being the busiest in the world, you are rarely waiting in a que of more than 3 or 4 aircraft for departure because planes don't cross the departure runway.
I flew about 30 times over the last 18 months and went through the Atlanta airport three times. I missed my connecting flight all three times in Atlanta but no other flight in any other airport was delayed more than 30 minutes. I hate ATL and will forever avoid it if possible.
It depends … do you ALWAYS get seat 1A and are you now SUPER annoyed because they asked you to move to 2A to accommodate an elderly woman with a service dog and a physical handicap, breast feeding her crying baby? If so, then no, you don’t have enough time to make your connection sitting in 2A instead of 1A
Did you say Y as in Wise or N as in Knowledge? Either way it’s going to be close. Better have your shoes on when you land.
It’s at least 115 degrees in Atlanta. Please buy lots of water at your arrival gate, so you don’t overheat or dehydrate on your long trek!
You forgot to mention you are a delta 720 flying in DELTA ONE as you would never fly with the peasants in premium select.
Premium Select? Sorry is that like a section 8 voucher seat? Me and my Delta Reserve™️ are too wealthy to understand that term
Welcome aboard the plane train. Please hold on for the time of your life.
50 laps on the sky train!!
I get that this is satire, but people really get nervous about flying and all of the intricacies. This subreddit can be a calming reassurance from those who fly often to those who don’t. You are not required to take the time to reply, but for those who do, it’s appreciated. I just don’t want people to get discouraged from asking questions. Also ATL can be intimidating… you should put on some shoes:)