evan9381 Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 on the 5th (sat), im supposed to be catching a flight at 1:40pm. i have to work until noon, but my work is on 5th ave, my building actually butts up to the airport property. im having someone pick me up as soon as i get off work at noon, and it will be about a 5 min drive to the airport. should that be enough time for me to get my bags checked in and to the gate in time? with all the new airport security, i dont know if im gonna maybe need to see about sneaking out a few minutes early. i havent flown since ~1998 so its been a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboTank Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 ive allways been there an hour early, but always got to the gate in 20 min or less. columbus isnt a major gateway so its not busy during the mornings and evenings, at 12 noon i dont know how busy it will be. almost all of the airlines are electronic check in now, with walk up kiosks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJINOHIO03 Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 For columbus they normally recommend getting there an hour in advance. You should be fine see if you can print your tickets/boarding pass in advance to expediate things. CJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 should be. i try to get to the airport 2 hours before my flight leaves just in case. at that time of day, you should be fine, but i'd make sure you have an hour and a half cushion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 One hour is fine out of Port Columbus, except for early morning Monday flights and late flights after 4pm on Fridays. Check-in online, print your boarding passes, and use the Skycap at the curb. I usually tip them $2/bag and walk right to the security line afterwards. I'll be there at 5am tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 cool. i figured 1.5 hours should be fine, but i just wanted to check to be sure. nothing would suck more than missing a vacation the girls dad is picking up 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 On a Saturday you could get there at one and be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Yeah Port Columbus hasnt been too busy lately at all. Missed my flight last night out of Cincy cause I got lost on I-275 lol was in 3 states all within 30 mins lol. But yeah you should be fine! Have a safe flight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Check-in online, print your boarding passes, and use the Skycap at the curb. I usually tip them $2/bag and walk right to the security line afterwards. plus one for these skycap guys. Last time I flew I didn't understand who/what he was but he was helping me out (this was a few years ago) afterwards he hands me my papers and says what gate im at, took care of everything for me, i threw him a 10$ for making my life easier. You probably wont even have to look for one, this guy saw that I was a kid and didn't know where to go and approached me, definitly worth the money you'll spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 What airline? ( I fly constantly) If you are flying Delta it might be a bit close but if you walk into the airport with 1 hour to go you should be fine. If you get to the kiosks with 30 minutes or less you have to carry your check luggage (no liquids unless they are 3-1-1, no guns etc...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted April 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 i believe its us airways...ill have to find out. def not delta though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmeden Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 The thing to watch out for is whether 1:40pm is the departure time or the boarding time (30 min before departure). You have to check your bags no less than 30 min before boarding time, aka 1 hour before departure, in order to avoid extreme hassle. At port columbus the only time the security line is long is during commuter hours (early morning weekdays, evenings on weekends). CMH has seen too much of me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 US Air might be a bit tougher because that queue backs up pretty badly and the TSA over on B don't really understand that when there are a bunch of flights they need to open more than one screening station. I never have a problem on US Air because I am preferred and B has a first class/medallion line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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