Toronto T3 Check-in Time
Apr 13, 2010, 8:49 am
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Toronto T3 Check-in Time
Travelling from YYZ to MIA Thursday morning, 8:50am flight on a Business class award. suitcase plus golf clubs to check in.
How long before the flight should I arrive at the airport? I generally like leaving lots of time, it's more relaxing, but I don't really want to be up too early unless it's absolutely necessary!
AA recommends 3 hours but, given the more rational security procedures that appear to be re-emerging, I'm thinking more like 2 hours.
Thanks
How long before the flight should I arrive at the airport? I generally like leaving lots of time, it's more relaxing, but I don't really want to be up too early unless it's absolutely necessary!
AA recommends 3 hours but, given the more rational security procedures that appear to be re-emerging, I'm thinking more like 2 hours.
Thanks
Apr 13, 2010, 9:00 am
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When I flew that flight ( a lot) I arrived around 7 and walked right to INS and the rest was pretty fast. YYZ has a million USA flights at 6 to 7 a.m. so there is a throng from 415 am onwards, then it is quite quiet until later on and there is no sense arriving as part of the group rushing for 7 am flights, so getting there after they should all have boarded has always worked for me. Arriving at 6 you will get in others' way and waste your own time.
There is an AC and it is nice enough to wait in as well.
There is an AC and it is nice enough to wait in as well.
Apr 13, 2010, 12:23 pm
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2 hours is fine.
3 hours is overkill.
3 hours is overkill.
Apr 13, 2010, 12:27 pm
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Agreed as YYZ based, I advise not to get in the early rush.
2 hrs is fine, a day pass to the AC may not be a bad idea to pass time since T3 is so boring past security.
They also now have set up the "arrow of death" checkpoint at B11 that you'll have to pass prior to getting on the MIA flight.
2 hrs is fine, a day pass to the AC may not be a bad idea to pass time since T3 is so boring past security.
They also now have set up the "arrow of death" checkpoint at B11 that you'll have to pass prior to getting on the MIA flight.
Apr 13, 2010, 12:28 pm
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I always fly AC to MIA but your time of departure is on the edge of morning rush hour so be sure to have 2 hours ahead in case of Computer shutdowns or weather elsewhere.
Apr 13, 2010, 2:12 pm
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I believe this "technology" was borrowed from Mexico circa 1980 when they started the "push the button on the traffic light" system.
If it's green, you're free. If it's red, you might be a terrorist.
Glad to see we've come such a long way...
Apr 13, 2010, 2:36 pm
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LOL - that's a great way of putting it.
I believe this "technology" was borrowed from Mexico circa 1980 when they started the "push the button on the traffic light" system.
If it's green, you're free. If it's red, you might be a terrorist.
Glad to see we've come such a long way...
I believe this "technology" was borrowed from Mexico circa 1980 when they started the "push the button on the traffic light" system.
If it's green, you're free. If it's red, you might be a terrorist.
Glad to see we've come such a long way...
It's probably in this thread but I don't have the time to read it.
To the OP, this thread may also give you hints to what to expect.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...rocedures.html
Apr 13, 2010, 6:05 pm
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another helpful thread
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...hats-like.html
Page three of the thread has a handful of posts made two weeks ago regarding YYZ.
Page three of the thread has a handful of posts made two weeks ago regarding YYZ.
Apr 14, 2010, 8:43 am
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Thanks to all who responded. I'm not sure that $100 ($50 x 2) is worth going to the AC; a coffee and a newspaper will pass the time quite well.
Now if anyone can make it sunny and 80 degrees for the next week...I'll be a happy boy!
Now if anyone can make it sunny and 80 degrees for the next week...I'll be a happy boy!