What do you take???

[Rex]

I do realize that. But I'm not having a lay over for a connecting flight. I was originally flying into this airport where my bf was going to pick me up. But since we're now going to his mother's house and he will already be there I have to fly from this airport into an airport in Canada. So I'm flying two different airlines. I get there at 10:15pm and fly out at 1:15pm the next day. So well over 10 hours. Certainly I can't go to a ticketing booth that far in advace to check in. I won't have a boarding pass to get into the secured area. I will have to sit and wait in the outside part where non-ticketed people can hang out at. This is the part where I've seen bums at before. So I'll be hanging out with the bums, hoping I don't fall asleep.

When/will your b/f be meeting you there? Perhaps he could get to the airport early, meet you at luggage claim, and stay with you while you get some sleep.

Don't worry too much about the bums soliciting. Security is quick to kick mother fuckers out. The only people you have to worry about are the damn religious zealots who try to convert me to some crazy ass religion. They get to go there for a predetermined amount of time. They're only dangerous to themselves with their mouths when talking to me, and that's b/c they bother me.

 

[chewyxrage]

I do realize that. But I'm not having a lay over for a connecting flight. I was originally flying into this airport where my bf was going to pick me up. But since we're now going to his mother's house and he will already be there I have to fly from this airport into an airport in Canada. So I'm flying two different airlines. I get there at 10:15pm and fly out at 1:15pm the next day. So well over 10 hours. Certainly I can't go to a ticketing booth that far in advace to check in. I won't have a boarding pass to get into the secured area. I will have to sit and wait in the outside part where non-ticketed people can hang out at. This is the part where I've seen bums at before. So I'll be hanging out with the bums, hoping I don't fall asleep.

Does the airport have a hotel?

 

[nvrbuffenuff_girl]

No hotel at the airport.

He isn't meeting me at the airport in the US. He is picking me up in Ottawa, my final destination.

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

This could also work if you're away from your bf.......

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

Seriously, though, if the above is a little much, then tell your doc the situation and maybe you'll get some ritalin or adderall.

 

[ChefWide]

Check your baggage with the airline and go to the counter and ask to be let into their 'lounge', explain your situation and your fears. They will let you in, you can sleep and they will even wake you in time for coffee before your flight.

Unless you are in the Dem. Rep. of Congo or flying some shit airline.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

psuedoephedrine hydrochloride will do, and its otc. it wont make your heart bounce out of your chest either. 60-90mg will keep you awake quite nicely, although staying next to the security guard station is a commons sense approach

 

[cos123]

Purchase a membership for an airline executive lounge / club. I used to travel a lot for work and it was the best $$$ I ever spent. You will be safe and comfortable and if you they will wake you up if you fall asleep. If I were you I'd find out what airlines have lounge's at this airport and then contact those airlines about a membership

 

[pitbullstl]

I wouldn't say the airport itself is dangerous but the vicinity sure is. I have seen bums inside this airport before though.

I would say Airports are about as safe as they come. Find the security office, and fall asleep on their doorstep.

 

[Razorguns]

if tyhey're two seperate flights -- you will probably have to leave, go to ticketing and re-enter.

even if you didn't -- when you leave and come back, go to ticketing to get your new boarding pass for the next flight.

Not like it says that if you leave the gate area it automatically invalidates your flight!