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Nov 2, 2023 | 9:47 am

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flarmip

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Quote:

Originally Posted by notquiteaff

I’d take the train that arrives at 4:50am. The 5:13am train would probably cost me an hour of sleep because I would be worried about all the things that can go wrong. And if I had a few minutes to spare, I would get a cup of coffee to take on the plane.

I have never missed a flight, and while I don’t arrive with two hours to spare (even if I have lounge access), I don’t like to stress myself while traveling.

Incidentally have a 6am flight on AS on Sunday. Different airport, but I will aim to be in line at TSA at 5am. I have PreCheck.

Thanks. The 04:50 arrival sounds like the sensible choice in that case.

I'd have few qualms arriving at LHR 50 minutes before a flight, knowing that the cutoff is T-35 for BA flights and that fast track security will mean little to no wait, with the gate closing at T-20. But probably best not to do so in "unfamiliar territory" and with an airline where gates can close at T-30.

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