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CaliDave · April 25, 2008, 05:12 PM

How early should I get to LAX for an international flight leaving tonight at 10:30pm?

They say 2 hours early.. but I'd like other opinions

thanks

Fern Modena · April 25, 2008, 05:47 PM

Well, last international flight I was on (Virgin Atlantic) they closed the check in counter a half hour ahead, then they walked to the plane and closed its door, too. If you weren't checked in and on thirty minutes ahead, you didn't get on. No "hey, I'm in line, waiting to check my bag" type stuff for them.

Don't know about any other airline...isn't it just better to be safe and go with the suggested time rather than risk spoiling your vacation? Don't forget it takes time to get to the airport, etc., too. Even though it is off hours, there could always be an accident or something, especially in SoCal.

Fern

Cathyb · April 25, 2008, 05:48 PM

We allow three hours for international at LAX -- just too many 'problems' can delay like a super long line at Security, traffic getting to airport, etc.

It just ain't worth it

to cut it too close.

ricoba · April 25, 2008, 09:45 PM

I agree that 3 hours would be safer.

The Tom Bradley Terminal where the international flights come in and out of is known as one of the slower terminals and over used terminals at LAX.

April 25, 2008, 05:12 PM	#1
CaliDave TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,992 Resorts: HGVC Hilton Flamingo, Grand Pacific Resorts Southern California	LAX - international flights How early should I get to LAX for an international flight leaving tonight at 10:30pm? They say 2 hours early.. but I'd like other opinions thanks __________________ Grand Pacific Resorts Owners click HERE to join our group

April 25, 2008, 05:47 PM	#2
Fern Modena TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 16, 04 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,533	Well, last international flight I was on (Virgin Atlantic) they closed the check in counter a half hour ahead, then they walked to the plane and closed its door, too. If you weren't checked in and on thirty minutes ahead, you didn't get on. No "hey, I'm in line, waiting to check my bag" type stuff for them. Don't know about any other airline...isn't it just better to be safe and go with the suggested time rather than risk spoiling your vacation? Don't forget it takes time to get to the airport, etc., too. Even though it is off hours, there could always be an accident or something, especially in SoCal. Fern __________________ Fern Modena To email me click here Never play leapfrog with a Rhino

April 25, 2008, 05:48 PM	#3
Cathyb TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 3,520 Resorts: Marriott DSV I & Newport Coast; Westin Mission Hills; The Whaler/Maui July 4; Pono Kai/Kauai /Wk 52; Worldmark; Carlsbad	We allow three hours for international at LAX -- just too many 'problems' can delay like a super long line at Security, traffic getting to airport, etc. It just ain't worth it to cut it too close. __________________ TUG member since it started and proud of it!

April 25, 2008, 09:45 PM	#4
ricoba TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: LAX Posts: 3,598 Resorts: HGVC @ The Las Vegas Hilton	I agree that 3 hours would be safer. The Tom Bradley Terminal where the international flights come in and out of is known as one of the slower terminals and over used terminals at LAX. __________________ Rick Gallagher

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