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New Orleans Airport question
Posted on 10/9/14 at 5:59 am
Posted on 10/9/14 at 5:59 am
I figured I 'd get better answers on this board. I haven't flown in out of N.O. for several years. I have an 10:30 a.m. flight Sat.. How much lead time do I need to allow for security etc.....
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Posted on 10/9/14 at 6:00 am to unclejhim
No firearms? Fishing rod travelling cases recs?
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Posted on 10/9/14 at 6:01 am to unclejhim
They say 3 hours, but been thru in 30 minutes in the pass. 
Posted on 10/9/14 at 6:03 am to Bama and Beer
Nope gonna rent the fishing gear when I get to destination. I just need to know how early to get there.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 6:05 am to unclejhim
Checkin bags? 830. Carry on only? 9:15
Posted on 10/9/14 at 6:11 am to bossflossjr
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Checkin bags? 830. Carry on only? 9:15
Seems about right.
One thing to remember don't cut it too close they close the doors about 10 minutes before scheduled departure, once closed you could have the pope and the president with you and the door isn't opening. Twice I have watched my plane roll away from the gate when I was there before scheduled departure a major PIA.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 7:02 am to Da Hammer
Thanks guys, gonna shoot for 08:30.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 7:08 am to unclejhim
This past Saturday I had a flight at 12:30 and it took 45 minutes to get through. I got to the airport at 11:15. If it's not a holiday I usually show up one hour and 15 minutes early, if a holiday 2.5-3. I've never been late flying out of MSY doing that.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 7:21 am to unclejhim
Heading out to cancun right now. Flight is 8:20. It took all of 20 minutes to check bags and get thru security. We did check in online and used curbside bag check. American airlines
Posted on 10/9/14 at 7:22 am to lazcreek
weekday early morning I just walk through
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:05 am to LEASTBAY
Depends on what airline you flying. Southwest and U.S. Airlines. That terminal is a piece of cake. Delta side is usually a lot longer.
Biggest tip. Check in online even if you have bags. Look and see if you have a TSA Pre-check logo on your boarding pass. If you do, should take about 10 min to get through.
Biggest tip. Check in online even if you have bags. Look and see if you have a TSA Pre-check logo on your boarding pass. If you do, should take about 10 min to get through.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:15 am to unclejhim
give yourself an hour to 1.5 hrs before the flight. MSY is an antiquated shite hole of an airport. Between check in and the TSA line, I wouldn't want the hassle of being late. Not to mention, if you park off site (which is cheaper), you'll want the extra time.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:16 am to unclejhim
I flew from nola monday. 2:25 flight. Checked my bag curbside. Took maybe 10 minutes to get through security from the time I got out of the shuttle. I did somehow get to go through tsa pre check even though I didn't sign up. But the other lines weren't much longer.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:18 am to unclejhim
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I figured I 'd get better answers on this board. I haven't flown in out of N.O. for several years. I have an 10:30 a.m. flight Sat.. How much lead time do I need to allow for security etc.....
Where are you driving from?
2 hours.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:18 am to unclejhim
One hour is plenty.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:18 am to unclejhim
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10:30 a.m. flight Sat..
9:30 should be fine. I've cut it way closer than that (showed up in the terminal about 30 min before departure), checked a bag, gone through a full security line and still had time to buy coffee outside of my gate.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:20 am to KG6
I fly out of MSY 2-3 times a month on average. The early AM flights are brutal. If you leave at 6am your arse better be in the TSA line by 5 at the latest.
Afternoon flights if found easier. I would show up 45 minutes before flights leaves and have no issues parking, getting my ticket and going through security. Granted I never check a bag.
Afternoon flights if found easier. I would show up 45 minutes before flights leaves and have no issues parking, getting my ticket and going through security. Granted I never check a bag.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:22 am to tigerinthebueche
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MSY is an antiquated shite hole of an airport.
Cmon now man. Its actually a really easy airport, and has some nice new updates. Its just not that busy.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:26 am to unclejhim
An hour is plenty of time. I usually fly southwest. Dropped the gf off Monday morbing at 0515 for a 0600 delta flight. She was through in 15 minutes.
Posted on 10/9/14 at 8:48 am to Jobin
A lot has to do with the terminal.
Terminal D with DL and UA is pretty quick even with large volumes in the queues. C is hit or miss and B with Southwest can be a nightmare to clear security.
Always err on the side of caution, nothing worse than missing your flight and screwing up your trip. Especially nowadays with planes as full as they are, making an alternate flight as standby can be very hard.
Terminal D with DL and UA is pretty quick even with large volumes in the queues. C is hit or miss and B with Southwest can be a nightmare to clear security.
Always err on the side of caution, nothing worse than missing your flight and screwing up your trip. Especially nowadays with planes as full as they are, making an alternate flight as standby can be very hard.
This post was edited on 10/9/14 at 8:49 am
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