Tuesday, February 21, 2012

How early should I arrive at an airport for a Southwest flight

How early should I arrive at an airport for a Southwest flight?
I will be attending UCSD for college, and I'm going to book my flight from San Diego to San Francisco. I only have 2 hours and 15 mins in between my last final exam to when the plane takes off. I need to know how early I should arrive at the airport so that I can plan the time I need to spend on the road to get to the SD airport. Your answers are greatly appreciated! Thanks
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2-3hrs. 1:45 the earliest
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Two hours before the flight is what is recommended for a domestic flight. If you check in online, you could get away with arriving later, but at least an hour or more before your flight to be safe. http://www.southwest.com/flight/retrieveCheckinDoc.html
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2 hours sometime the lines for southwest take a hour just to get TO secuirty-not THOUGH just to get up tp Security... you better book a later flight
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You should arrive at least 2 hours before your flight departs because you never know how long the line in security will be. Also if you don't check-in online, you will have to wait to check-in at the kiosk and drop off any checked luggage. Also you do not know how traffic will be that day. Also know that gates can close 20-30 minutes before the flight departs so you really have less than 2 hours. I suggest you either think about rescheduling your flight or study really hard so you can finish your exam early and get to the airport as fast as you can.
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It really depends on the time of the year (holidays and such) and time of the day. I personally usually get there about hour and a half before hand with no problem (usually with 45 minutes to sit around and wait for boarding), even on a day that was really busy at the airport. But definitely leave cushion time especially if this is going to be your first flight. It'll make you less nervous! Also, finals are 3 months off. You have PLENTY of time to book your flight. P.S. Don't forget about UCSD's free holiday airport shuttle! Idk when your final is, but check out their schedule when it becomes available! (see link below)

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

How long is the flight from West Palm Beach, Florida to San Francisco, California

How long is the flight from West Palm Beach, Florida to San Francisco, California?

Other - United States - 2 Answers
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So an Average "Passenger plane" is around 500mph and the distance between West Palm Beach florida to SF Cali would be around 2,571 miles / 4,138 km so if you take a flight that doesn't make stops it would take you around 6 hours but thats just airtime. and you have to watch out for fight delays and weather problems So it would be around 6 hrs -Pablo Z ;D
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If you search for flights on any travel site, it will tell you how long the flight is. Travel sites to try include Travelocity.com, Expedia.com, and Kayak.com.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

I bought an air flight ticket to go to San Diego. I am in San Francisco. What do I need to bring for boarding

I bought an air flight ticket to go to San Diego. I am in San Francisco. What do I need to bring for boarding?
Do I need my passport? Social Security Card? green card?
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You need government issued ID. A passport or a your green card will do fine.
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Any one of: A driver's license A state issued non-driver ID card Passport Those would each be sufficient. A social security card is useless for that purpose. A green card would also work. This is the official list of acceptable ID: = = = = = = = * U.S. passport * U.S. passport card * DHS "Trusted Traveler" cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) * U.S. Military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DOD civilians) * Permanent Resident Card * Border Crossing Card * DHS-designated enhanced driver's license * Drivers Licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) that meets REAL ID benchmarks (All states are currently in compliance) * A Native American Tribal Photo ID * An airline or airport-issued ID (if issued under a TSA-approved security plan) * A foreign government-issued passport * Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) card * Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Non-US/Canadian citizens are not required to carry their passports if they have documents issued by the U.S. government such as Permanent Resident Cards. Those who do not should be carrying their passports while visiting the U.S.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

how many aeroplan miles are needed for a flight from SFO to Frankfurt FRA on air canada

how many aeroplan miles are needed for a flight from SFO to Frankfurt FRA on air canada?
how many aeroplan miles are needed for a flight from San Francisco SFO to Frankfurt FRA on air canada?
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As is clearly noted on Aeroplan's website, flights between the US and Europe zone 1 (which includes Germany) require a minimum of 60,000 miles in coach. The actual amount of miles you would need depends on availability of awards on your specific travel dates.

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