Domestic Flights

rosesforme · August 2009

I am planning on booking a ticket from Airmiles to Vancouver in October and the Airmiles lady is telling me that I "need" to be at the airport 2 hours ahead of time. I have never been at the airport that early for a domestic flight. What are your tried and true flight experiences?

I am flying only with carry-on and it's only the Winnipeg airport (very small).

Melozia · August 2009

I think it depends what time you are flying. I have always been there at least 90 minutes prior...it seems to back up going through security.

Mrs_Sarah · August 2009

Is there anything you have to do when you get there (aside check in?), when I fly domestic, I'm there 60 mins before my flight (when carryon only) and have yet to have an issue b/c you can check in online and then you just have to get through security.

If you already have a ticket I don't see why you would have to be there so early...

starflower4 · August 2009

What time of day are you flying? I've never seen Winnipeg airport busy, I usually get there 50-60 minutes before my flight (even with checked bags), and always have way too much time. Toronto you have to drop your bags off 60 minutes before or they don't make (and sometimes still don't).

trish_edmon · August 2009

I think 60 minutes is more than adequate, expecially in Winnipeg. My boss flies weekly and has gotten too comfortable with just slipping in under the wire, she has gotten to the airport with less than 40 minutes to get through security and onto the plane, she has only ever missed one flight. Now I don't recommend you do this, but 60 minutes will be fine. Be careful with your carryon Winnipeg is the only city I have ever had trouble with my carryon.

Miss_Not4Long · August 2009

I usually do 90 but always have way too much time (like 85 minutes too much HAHAH) you definitely do not need 2 hours, that's what I do for international flights. 60 minutes is the cut-off (for some airlines), and it's plenty of time

Jen&Joe06 · August 2009

2 hours is the standard time they tell you for domestic (3 hours for international). That doesn't mean that anyone actually goes by it.

For domestic flights I tend to get there 90 minutes ahead of time if I am checking bags. About 75 minutes before if I am not checking bags.

Although I wonder if because you are booking under miles there are special rules about the timing and if you don't check in within that timeframe they give your seat to a paying customer?

starflower4 · August 2009

I think 2 hours is the standard they tell you. My mom's booked me on Air Miles a bunch of times, and my FIL on points as well, and I don't think the staff at the airport knows how your ticket was purchased.

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