|
Forums39
Topics39,749
Posts322,470
Members26,715
| |
Most Online4,031
Dec 15th, 2024
|
|
|
Posts: 2,165
Joined: October 2014
|
|
#76318
11/26/2015 10:16 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,764
Traveler
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,764 |
Anyone who has left the island in the last few days, what was the temp like in departure areas? When we left in March is was unbearably hot!
|
|
|
 .
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,203
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,203 |
If you depart from the downstairs gates, it is always unbearably hot. We haven't left from there now for a few trips so we were lucky I guess. Hope you leave from the upstairs gates.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,233 Likes: 1
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,233 Likes: 1 |
agreed. for some reason the downstairs area is hot.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,649 Likes: 14
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,649 Likes: 14 |
When we left in June we were down stairs and didn't notice it being hot or uncomfortable. Was just real crowded.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 7,506 Likes: 5
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 7,506 Likes: 5 |
We left 3 weeks ago and OMG it was hot on the second floor by both American and JetBlue departure area.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 230
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 230 |
I hope it's hot when we arrive tomorrow!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,654 Likes: 1
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,654 Likes: 1 |
I always go into the lounge. It cost $20 per person but the AC is always great. WIFI is better in there also. They notify you when your flight is ready to board so you only have to endure the heat for a short period of time.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,649 Likes: 14
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 19,649 Likes: 14 |
I've never noticed the airport being hot upstairs or downstairs.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,919 Likes: 6
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,919 Likes: 6 |
Since the opening of the new airport, it routinely feels much warmer downstairs versus upstairs. With more departure gates (open doors versus jetways) on the lower level, the sun reflecting off the hot surface and the heat from the departing planes and equipment, it is not a formula that lends itself to a/c doing much.
J.D.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,654 Likes: 1
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,654 Likes: 1 |
Not to mention the body heat generated by 100's of stressed out passengers waiting to board. It can get pretty crowded down there.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,919 Likes: 6
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 17,919 Likes: 6 |
I was just about to edit my post and add that. You are correct. All those stressed, warm and tanned bodies add to the atmosphere also.
J.D.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 84,125 Likes: 8
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 84,125 Likes: 8 |
Yes, downstairs is a terrible design at the new airport and the (thankfully few) times we've been down there, it has been hot as hades. And very crowded. Upstairs, I generally find it very comfortable, as far as temperature.
Carol Hill
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,654 Likes: 1
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,654 Likes: 1 |
I always seem to leave out of there. That's why I do the lounge. I overheat quickly.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,764
Traveler
|
|
OP
Traveler
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,764 |
Thanks for all the replies. We flew home yesterday. Thankfully we did not wait too long going through security as that was the hottest area in March. The main departure areas were comfortable temps.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 357
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 357 |
The last few trips our flights departed upstairs so we didn't notice it being warm. Funny how when we are in the reverse traffic pattern we welcome the nice warm air. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
|
|
|
#76333
11/28/2015 10:28 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 255
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 255 |
Don't forget, when a plane is ready to be boarded, the doors downstairs are open for a long time. This negates the effect of the a/c.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 913
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 913 |
confused, you want it hot in the departure area of the airport terminal?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 2
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 2 |
Love the new airport remeember outside under the bamboo bar
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 102
Traveler
|
|
Traveler
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 102 |
flew out yesterday and I found the downstairs area hot--upstairs seem cooler to me but that could be from finally settling down and sitting for a bit
|
|
|
|
|
.
