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20 year old daughter having to spend night at JFK airport.

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DaughterStranded · 27/05/2024 21:43

Not an AIBU, but posting for traffic as really worried.
20 year old DD has arrived at JFK airport to find connecting flight to South Carolina cancelled due to signalling issues. The next connecting flight will go 7am tomorrow morning. There are no earlier flights to any nearby airports available.
DD has decided to spend the night at JFK airport. I am worried she will fall asleep and get robbed of her phone/money. Anyone else had this situation to deal with? Any advice or tips anyone?

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YorkshireLondonMiss · 27/05/2024 21:55

I had this after my flight back to London got diverted back to jfk and the next one wasn’t until 12 hours later. I booked the airport hotel attached to jfk (so you don’t have to go anywhere) and it was worth it. They let you pay by the hour as well if needed. The TWA hotel if I remember!

Usernamewassavedsuccessfully · 27/05/2024 21:54

She just needs to stick her passport/cash/cards down her top then lean on her bags to sleep. As long as everything is hidden she'll be fine.

ouch321 · 27/05/2024 21:53

I had to do an overnight at the same age in a European airport once for reasons outside my control. I did have a friend there too to be fair but I think we just read and listened to music. There will be others in the same position and staff milling around.

SwedishEdith · 27/05/2024 21:52

I'd get a hotel as well. Very long time ago now (so this may be rubbish) but I planned to stay there overnight for an early flight and they wouldn't let you. It shut down. I got a hotel and was so glad I did.

Aworldofmyown · 27/05/2024 21:51

Is there anyone else else in the same boat she could ask to tag along with? My friend was stuck in JFK overnight with her friend, they noticed a lone teen in the same boat and suggested she sit with them.

Nomorecoconutboosts · 27/05/2024 21:50

(Or yes, even better if a hotel is do-able)

Nomorecoconutboosts · 27/05/2024 21:49

I just looked up the sleep pods $35 for 6 hours which would probably e good for the quietest part of the night
I’ve got a similar age dd so I know it’s a worry however most of them are quite street wise and aware
She’ll need to keep her passport etc near to her body especially if sleeping - maybe lie on top of them!
She should try to be in a coffee shop or similar until they close and again when they open. If finances allow maybe transfer her some money as an encouragement to be around others!

Beezknees · 27/05/2024 21:49

Can you transfer her some money to stay in a hotel for the night?

SeaToSki · 27/05/2024 21:47

Does she (or you)have $200 to spare? If so, that will get her a hotel room for the night right next to the airport, there will probably be a free shuttle from the terminal

Invisimamma · 27/05/2024 21:44

Doesn't the airline provide a hotel in these circumstances? Can she book into a hotel/motel, or even a sleep pod in the airport, usually you can get those to pay by the hour.