Here is a link for an even better (in my opinion) video showing a complete connection at ATL - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q913ZNCXuceWfKM.htmlsi=GdcPPOpHOXAU8I9h This video is done in realtime and displays a timer to get an idea of how long the connection will take. I hope you have a great trip!

I miss that robotic voice! I mean it will sound out-dated now but in the 80s, that was state of the art! I believe they changed it in 1996 before the '96 Olympics came to Atlanta.

Thanks for the comment! I’m glad that you found the video helpful.

No problem! I’m glad you found it helpful!

Thanks for the view and comment. I’m pleased that it helped to calm your concerns. Connections of 45 minutes are very do-able.

Thanks for the comment! I also have a few Hobby Airport videos on my channel also. Check them out if you think they’d be useful. Hope you have a great trip!

44 minutes is definitely plenty of time using the Plane Train. I’m glad the video was helpful!

I'm glad you found the video helpful. I have multiple Atlanta Airport videos, including some about connecting flights that include a real-time walkthrough & timer so you can see what it's actually like getting off of one plane and changing concourses to get to another gate. (and how long it actually takes.)

Thanks for the comment! I hope you have a smooth transfer.

I’m glad the video helped to lessen your worries! It’s really simple as you’ll see. I hope you have a great trip!

Hope you have a great trip, thanks for the comment!

I’m in NW Georgia too. I’d definitely fly. That way you can set back and let someone else do the driving and you’re not as tired when you arrive.

ATL is a pretty big airport, but it’s easy to navigate as long as you know the general layout. People will definitely get their exercise when walking between concourses there!

Thanks for the comment. I hope you have a smooth connection!

I’m glad you found the video helpful and I hope that it serves as a good guide. I hope you have a great trip! Thanks for the comment!

Thanks for the comment. I hope your layover gives you enough time to stretch your legs but not so long as to waste your time! Safe travels!

@@bozy106 its 37 minutes. So I am very nervous. I was surprised they booked my tickets this way. Thank you 🙂

my layover is only 45 minutes and it’s my first time flying alone and first time going to the atlanta airport. i’m terrified

@@bat9902 it actually was not bad at all. My flight got in early and I let the attendant know about my short connection prior to first flight and she put us closer to the front of the plane. I had time to figure out where to go, pee and sit down for a sec

@@candicemckee4430 okay cool, thank you for the reassurance. glad it all went well!

I’m glad it was helpful, I hope you have a great trip!

Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

Have a good trip!

I’m glad you found it useful! I hope you have a great trip!

Thanks for the comment! I hope you have a smooth & good trip!

Thanks, I’m glad you found it helpful! I hope you have a good trip!

@@bozy106 Thank you

Hope you have a smooth trip!

Don’t worry. Most airports (especially ATL) have plenty of signs to direct travelers. Also, don’t be afraid to ask other travelers in the airport if you have questions. Most are sympathetic because they have likely been nervous like you about a trip in the past.

@@bozy106 Thank you!

Since your incoming flight to ATL is considered an international flight, when you land you will go through Customs/Immigration, regardless if your final destination is ATL or if you have a connecting flight. Immediately after exiting Customs you will enter the International Baggage Claim, there is no way to miss this because it is the only direction you can walk in after Customs. At International Baggage Claim you will pick up your checked bag (even if only for a minute). To exit International Baggage Claim you will have to go through a set of doors. Above these doors you will see a sign that says “Connecting Connecting Baggage & Flights” with an arrow pointing to the left. There is also a sign over the doors that says “All Atlanta Final Destination / Exit” with an arrow pointing to the right. Obviously, your situation will require you to go to the left after going through the doors. After going left, you will be able to drop your baggage for your connecting flight and will have access to the Plane Train to go to whichever Concourse your flight to ORD will depart from. I posted a video last winter that showed arriving from an international flight, going through international baggage claim and then walking through these doors I am talking about. Although in my case I went to the right because my final destination was ATL, on the video as I am going through the doors you can actually see the Delta baggage drop for connecting flights to the left. This is the video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJdzgMaoma2-h4U.html Also thanks for the comment!

@@bozy106 thank you for the information, much appreciated!

Transfers are simple at ATL. You got this, have a good trip!

There both delta btw

With just a backpack and no baggage you would just head towards the gate for you Mexico City flight. The entire time you will be in the secured area of the ATL airport so no need to be rechecked by TSA.

@@bozy106 thankyou very much for your response, so lets say i did have baggage, would my i hv to get my baggage in ATL or mexico city?

@@ElKazzam1 if the two connecting flights were with the same airline and booked on the same reservation your baggage would be "checked through" to your final destination (in this case Mexico City.) However it is a little different if you are arriving at Atlanta from an international destination, in which case you would pick up your bags in Atlanta and then just a short walk away recheck them for your connecting domestic (in the US) flight.

No problem! Have a great trip!

Thanks for the comment! I’m glad it was helpful!

If your not familiar with the announcement it certainly can startle you!

The airport is very logically laid out and easy to navigate. Hope you have a smooth trip!

If your origin is in the U.S. and your final destination is also in the U.S. your luggage should be forwarded or “checked-thru” to your final destination as long as both of your flights were on one reservation with the airline. This saves the headache of claiming you bags and re-checking them. Also, that is a great question that many beginning fliers would never think to ask.

@@bozy106 My final destination is not in the US. So I will have to reclaim it? I’m sure I can ask someone when I get there but I’m just trying to be prepared so I’m not bothering people and taking them away from their jobs.

@@kelseymills4119 I’m sorry, I misspoke in my answer - you shouldn’t have to claim it as long as your origin is in the U.S. and ATL is your layover regardless of the destination . The simplest way to ensure this for 100% is just asking “will my bags be checked-thru to ?” when you drop your bag off with the airline agent. (Sorry about misspeaking initially , I had answered a similar question just this morning about baggage on an incoming international flight and connecting US flight,)

@@bozy106 No worries! Thank you so much.

After you de-plane the corridors will lead you to customs/immigration just after this you will go through international baggage claim (there is no way to miss it - there are no options to go anywhere else). After you get your luggage you will exit baggage claim following the “Connecting Flights” sign where you will re-check your luggage for your next flight. You should check out some of my other videos about international arrivals at ATL if you haven’t already done so. I hope you have a great trip!

@@bozy106 you responded so quickly! Thank you very much

They should check them through in that scenario.

They run several trains in both directions constantly. I’ve never waited over 3 minutes for a train. Usually it’s more like 1 or 2 minutes in between trains. Thanks for the comment and the sub! Don’t worry, you got this. Atlanta is logically laid out with ample signs along the way.

That is correct. At the first location that you touch USA soil you will go through immigration/passport control, collect your luggage, and then almost immediately re-check your luggage and go back through security. If you have further domestic connections (like if your flight didn't go straight to Las Vegas but instead went from Atlanta to Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, you wouldn't have to do all this.

@@bozy106 Thank you!❤️

I just saw a previous answer of yours regarding this matter. However I still have a doubt. Do you drop your luggage after you go through this "Connecting Baggage & Flights” in a unique place where everybody having connecting flights do so regardless where they go or you take your luggage to the domestic terminal?

@@diegoferrando9346 After Customs/Immigration you are directed to International Baggage Claim. After collecting your baggage, you will be directed down a short corridor and at the end is a sign that directs travelers who have Atlanta as their final destination to the right (where there are various ground transportation options). Those travelers, such as yourself, who have a connecting domestic flight will be directed to the left where there are baggage drop counters for those who are catching a connecting flight. After dropping your bags you will go through security and then head downstairs to the Plane Train so you can get to whichever Concourse your connecting flight will be leaving from. Your bags will be sent to your plane from this point. I have a video showing an international arrival, international baggage claim, and the corridor I am talking about (I believe that it is probably the one you watched at kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aJdzgMaoma2-h4U.html ) At the 14 min and 40 second mark it shows us leaving International Baggage Claim and heading down this short corridor I was speaking off. At around 15 min and 52 sec you can see some of these connecting flight baggage drop counters for those arriving on international flights through the left set of doors.

...and you were right - blocking man had us all messed up for a minute as we were trying to exit.

@@bozy106 Thanks for this kind and clarifying answer. It is very useful.

@@diegoferrando9346 I hope you have a good trip!

Is your flight coming into Atlanta from outside the United States? If so, it stands to reason that "I" would be the International Terminal. This is where people check-in for outgoing international flights and go through customs/immigration/baggage claim on incoming international flights. As for the "S" the only thing I can think it could stand for would be the South Domestic Terminal. The domestic terminal, which handles check-in and baggage claim for all flights to destinations in the United States, is divided into two halves, the North and South. The South Terminal is dedicated to Delta Airlines (Atlanta is their main hub and they have their largest presence there). The North Terminal has all the other domestic airlines (United, Spirit, American Airlines, Alaska, JetBlue, etc). In summary, the terminals handle checking in, baggage drop and baggage claim. The concourses are essentially groups of gates, they are lettered T, A, B, C, D, E & F. The individual gates will begin with the concourse letter and then the gate number, like "C-21" which would be in Concourse C. I hope this gives you a little guidance.

@@bozy106 Thanks ! Exactly, my first flight come from Europe and my second is a Delta flight.

Walking is certainly able to be done. Check out my video on it … kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdiknLyB09CncoE.html

Check out one of my international arrival videos on my channel - you’ll see that there is a special place to go right after international baggage claim for arriving travelers with connecting flights. They will re-check your bags and you’ll have access to the Plane Train.

Depending on which airline you use it may be relatively simple. Delta uses gates all over the airport, however other airlines often only use gates clustered near each other on only one or maybe two concourses. If your flight isn’t with Delta there is a good chance that your connecting flight will be at a nearby gate.

Yes, that is the order the plane train will stop at the concourses. There are trains running in each direction. The order of the stops is as follow: Domestic Baggage Claim, T, A, B, C, D, E, F and then the train reverses and heads back the other way stopping at the concourses. As long as your arriving flight is on time you shouldn’t have any problem making it from T to F in 45 minutes. Trains come along about every 2 or 3 minutes in each direction.

Although it’s not my video, check out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJeTZdSiuLXegY0.html beginning at around the 2 minute 50 second mark for a real-time view of how long it takes the Plane Train to get from T to F. (Don’t stress about the multiple diverging tunnels you see between E and F, those are for the Plane Train maintenance facilities and don’t lead anywhere)

Thanks so much for your help. When I got off the plane I knew exactly where to go. It took me like 15 mins to get to my gate. Great video man!

@@kelia685 I’m glad the videos helped! Thanks for the comment!

Yeah. I’ve never flown them. Probably won’t if I can help it. Their low cost model would just nickel and dime me to death.

It’s easy and you’ve got this. Just keep walking and before long you’ll be on the plane to your destination. Check out some of my other ATL airport videos if you want to see more/similar videos. I hope everything goes smoothly for you!

That is correct. To be 110% certain and for peace of mind when you drop off your bag in Knoxville ask the agent “Will this be checked through to my final destination?” They should say yes.

@@bozy106 thanks first time having a connecting flight... so just want to make sure.

It can be stressful but not as stressful as a dentist with his tools of torture!

@@bozy106 I’ll take any other torture besides this 🤣

The best advice I can give you is to watch some of my ATL airport videos so you will know what to expect. I have videos of me checking in Southwest and with Delta for flights; these are different because these airlines operate out of opposite side of the Domestic Terminal, which is divided into north and south sections. Also for when you return I also included an ATL baggage claim video that I made. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZlje66anLq7mZs.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrOHdb2bnc6dgKc.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/js6pg7dzr9CdYKc.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e9uXbKtiqrG-oqc.html I hope you have a good trip!

According to an April 2021 article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution “Spirit currently uses a mix of gates across multiple concourses, including two “preferential use” gates on Concourse D and periodic use of seven to eight common-use gates on Concourse E for other flights” This is consistent with what I’ve seen with gates scattered here and there among many of the concourses. Your printed it electronic boarding pass will have the gate number printed on it once you check in for your flight.

@@bozy106 I have no idea what that means but ok

@@ansongallaway8656 Sorry if I didn't explain it well..... At ATL the various gates are grouped together in sections called Concourses. At ATL, domestic flights leave out of Concourses named T, A, B, C, D, and E. A Spirit flight could be at any number of the roughly 180 gates in these Concourses. When you check in for your flight either via an online app or in person at the airport you will be given an electronic boarding pass or a paper boarding pass which will have a gate number on it, such as "C22". This means the gate is in Concourse C and the gate will have a sign over it with "C22" on it.