Originally Posted by
davetravels
Personally, I disagree with everyone above.
1) Passenger in NOT elite
2) Going to FLL will probably have to check bags & will have to use the non-elite line for bag check
3) I don't know about MSP on a Sat AM, but here in PIT, the non-elite TSA line is absolutely SLAMMED with - and I hate to use the term - gate lice (types) - inexperienced once a year pleasure travelers going in vacation.
4) The passenger says the gate for this flight is usually far
If I were him, I'd get to the airport 1 1/2 hours before flight time or even 1:45. If there's extra time, have some breakfast!
In PIT, you don't "really" need to be elite or first class to go through that line. They do not check or care, trust me.
As far as in MSP, If you arrive at the airport about one hour ahead of time, you should be fine. Depending on which gate, if it is the C gate, then go to the security line farthest down by the American Airlines, US Airways area. I find this one to be the shortest line.