AEP early morning flight: when do I need to arrive?
Nov 27, 2023 | 7:30 am
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AEP early morning flight: when do I need to arrive?
I'm flying Aerolineas on an early morning (before 7 am) domestic flight. I assume they will issue me an online boarding pass? I don't think I need to check any bags: i assume "normal" int'l carry-on bag rules apply? I also remember than Argentina doesn't have a "liquids rule" for domestic flights: like I could throw a bottle of wine into my carry-on?
So without checked bags, how long before my flight should I plan to arrive? I obviously don't want to stress about missing my flight, but I also don't want to needlessly hang around the terminal at 5 am. Thanks.
So without checked bags, how long before my flight should I plan to arrive? I obviously don't want to stress about missing my flight, but I also don't want to needlessly hang around the terminal at 5 am. Thanks.
Nov 28, 2023 | 12:23 pm
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Been a long time since I flew out of AEP but had a similar situation except with checked bags. Despite seeming crowded and chaotic, AR check-in with baggage was very fast (probably in the seconds). Security line also seemed long but moved fast enough so we couldn't even finish the coffee we had bought and were holding. We were instructed to either carry it on or put in on a tray through the X-ray machine. All very fast and efficient. Had plenty of time to sit in the departure area.
Nov 30, 2023 | 4:10 am
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Thanks. Anything odd I need to know about flying Aerolineas out of AEP? Do they offer online check-in? If I'm not checking bags, can I just go through security with an online boarding pass and then to the gate? Anything unusual like having to stop at a counter to weigh bags or something?
Nov 30, 2023 | 7:01 am
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Thanks. Anything odd I need to know about flying Aerolineas out of AEP? Do they offer online check-in? If I'm not checking bags, can I just go through security with an online boarding pass and then to the gate? Anything unusual like having to stop at a counter to weigh bags or something?
I wouldn't expect anything untoward to happen, but it's Argentina, so anything is theoretically possible.
Nov 30, 2023 | 1:01 pm
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Thanks. Anything odd I need to know about flying Aerolineas out of AEP? Do they offer online check-in? If I'm not checking bags, can I just go through security with an online boarding pass and then to the gate? Anything unusual like having to stop at a counter to weigh bags or something?
. Keep in mind most 21" 4 wheels carry on are usually higher than 21", they may ask you to check it at the gate.
Aug 15, 2024 | 2:32 am
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Data point, August 24. Following last minute cancellation of my Fly Bondi flight (lesson learned) booked an 0630 to Jujuy on Aerolineas. Arrived 0430 after speedy taxi drive through deserted streets (pre booked on Cabify who I found to be very good) and was amazed to find a near deserted check in area so took only 2 minutes. Had an 18 kg bag and expected to join another queue to pay excess but agent just put it through. Then 5 minutes for security. Very impressed.