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I have a 6 am domestic flight out of DTW on American Airlines. Can I check in and go through airport the night before?

Alternatively, I am happy to go standby for a flight at 7:20 or 9:00 the night before if this is a better way to pursue this; would this work?

If I will not be allowed through security, may I hang out in the lobby until 12 am (it is a 24 hr open airport) then go through security (I will check in online 24 hr before)? Really, I am looking for a way to avoid getting a hotel.

Sara Barnes
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I do not know whether DTW will let you stay inside security overnight. Some airports sweep and close the secure area after the last flight departs; others effectively stay open 24 hours.

You can check in for an American Airlines domestic flight at 24 hours prior to departure. If you have a smart phone, you can display your boarding pass on your phone as soon as you check in. You cannot check luggage more than about 4 hours prior to departure.

Most airlines will not allow you to stand by for a flight the night before. American has a same day flight change, but I think the limit is 6 hours earlier or later so I don't think that will help you get out the night before.

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