maverickNW

Hi FTers,

I'm flying BOS-LAX-HKG tomorrow. The domestic leg leaves early and I don't want to get to the airport too much earlier than necessary. United is still telling me I have to be there 2 hours before departure since its an "international flight". But everyone else gets to check in 45 minutes (or is it 30?) before departure.

I don't particularly mind the check in part because I can check in online. But they say my bags have to be on the plane 2 hours beforehand too. Does this make any sense? Will the system actually shut me out if I show up an hour before departure?

Thanks!