Any experiences? Is 1.5 or 2 hours (for example) enough at SD?
Any time *I* have been through either CLD or SAN, 90 minutes has been quite sufficient, and 60 minutes is usually enough for domestic travellers. If I were checking in at LAX for an international departure, however, there is no way I would arrive a minute less than two hours in advance.
Note that if you are a frequent flier on United or American and are not checking baggage, you can check in on-line up to 24 hours prior to actually boarding. You have to be a mileage club member and have access to a printer (found in the terminal room, or you can FAX it to yourself via the hotel if you have FAX software on your laptop) to print the boarding pass. With that, the only line is the TSA line.
The following are from United.
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,50446,00.html
We know that leaving on time is important to you.
To facilitate an on-time departure, we recommend that you allow ample time for check-in, especially if you are checking baggage.
For travel within the United States, we recommend that you arrive at the airport:
- 60 minutes before your flight if you are not checking any bags
- 90 minutes before your flight if you are checking baggage
For international departures, we recommend that you arrive at the airport:
2 hours before your flight
In a growing number of U.S. airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires that all customers check-in to receive a boarding pass before entering the security check-point. The TSA website has a list of airports which require customers to obtain their boarding pass.
Please note that reservations are subject to cancellation if you are not checked in and available for boarding at the gate:
- At least 20 minutes prior to departure between U.S. cities (except Hawaii ? 30 minutes), to/from Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
- At least 30 minutes prior to departure for all other international cities.
At 20 minutes before your flight, we'll begin awarding upgrades and start accommodating customers who are waiting for seat assignments.
At 10 minutes before your flight you should be onboard and ready for an on-time departure.
For additional information about your airport, including security line waits, peak times and days of travel and other important information, see Airport check-in information.
When traveling around holidays or other peak travel times, we recommend you allow additional time.
There are certain circumstances that will contribute to delays (i.e. weather, air traffic, mechanical problems); however, United is committed to doing everything possible to ensure on-time departures on all flights.
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EasyCheck-in Online
Save time and avoid check-in lines with EasyCheck-in Online. Check in and print your boarding pass from home or the office, then proceed directly to security at the airport.
EasyCheck-in Online is available 1 to 24 hours prior to your departure on United and United Express flights within the U.S., San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and the Virgin Islands.
EasyCheck-in Online is as easy 1-2-3: Select the itinerary you would like to check in Select the passengers you would like to check-in Review your flight information and Print
Print your own boarding pass
By printing your boarding pass through united.com, you can proceed directly to security. If you have bags to check, you can use curb side check-in and still avoid lines at the airport.
In order to use EasyCheck-in Online, you must: Be a Mileage Plus Member Check in within 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure Use a computer that is connected to a working printer
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