Right now news reports are saying some people had to wait 3-4 hours to get
through security lines. Hopefully as more people become aware of new
regulations they will be getting rid of liquids and checking more luggage in advance
and lines will grow shorter.
My advice - if you are departing early in the a.m. - like 6-7 a.m., allow 3
hours for airport check-in. This may be overkill, but at least you won't
miss your flight. If departing later in the day, allow 4 hours.
You may be able to get more up-to-date information by calling your airline.
Also, check to make sure your flight is departing on time. To save time and
effort, try to check as much luggage as possible, instead of using carry-on.
(Use for valuable items only and don't take liquids, cosmetics, lotions,
creams, gels.) Use check-in at curb if possible.
Be prepared to remove shoes, electronics, coats, etc. and put them through
x-ray. Be sure to pick up your valuables after x-ray along with your ticket
or e-ticket! Be ready with Picture ID as you enter security lines.
They probably will be double-checking at the gate as well, and could once
again go through carry-on luggage, so the less carry-on, the better.
Check online for further details such as changes in security procedures over
the coming days/weeks as they try to simplify (we hope) procedures.
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