security at smaller airports
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security at smaller airports
I haven't travelled by air since September 11, and I know that security takes a long time at airports these days. I'm quite prepared to get to the airport a couple of hours early for my flight next week from Toronto to San Francisco, but the next day I travel from the Sacramento airport to Burbank, and I wonder if anyone can tell me how far in advance I ought to show up for my flight. Thanks for any help, suggestions, etc.
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I flew out of Burbank at Christmas time and didn't have to wait at all, but I only had carry on. The curbside guys at Burbank are really quick and helpful, though, if you do need to check. I've checked baggage at Burbank pre-9-11 and they don't really mess around - have your ticket, ID, and description of the contents of your bag ready for them. And a couple of bucks too. They're pros.
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We learned the hard way that even if you are prepared you may be the "10%" that is randomly checked. That means they go through every piece of your luggage for that flight. We had several "families" in front of us (5-9 pieces of luggage) which made for about 45-55 minutes of extra time. Prior to this experience we had not worried.