# Going directly to the airport to book a flight at the airline counter itself, no prior reservation - is this really a thing?

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**Created:** [January 11, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-directly-to-the-airport-to-book-a-flight-at-the-airline-counter-itself-no-prior-reservation-is-this-really-a-thing/957614 "2022-01-11T22:58:35Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 14, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-directly-to-the-airport-to-book-a-flight-at-the-airline-counter-itself-no-prior-reservation-is-this-really-a-thing/957614/42 "2022-01-14T17:57:16Z")

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I used to take the AA shuttle from Boston to NYC regularly, and they fly frequently enough that what you say is true, but all can book in advance, and certain times like 7 and 8 am will sometimes sell out.

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