International Check-In Times with JetBlue
I just discovered that JetBlue has a list of international check-in times on their website, by which they mean at what time people should arrive at the airport for departures to various international destinations:
When traveling from any of our international destinations to the United States, we suggest you arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before your scheduled departure. Recommended check-in times for each international destination are listed below. Please note: the recommended check-in time for travel to Cuba is 4 hours.
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International location/airport Check-in time*
Aruba (AUA) 3 hours
Bermuda (BDA) 2 1/2 hours
Bogota (BOG) 4 hours
Camagüey (CMW) 4 hours
Cancun (CUN) 3 hours
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*Check-in Time refers to the hours before scheduled departure Customers should arrive at the airport
Why do these times differ between different destinations? For which step between "arriving at the airport" and "boarding the flight" does a passenger to Bogotá need longer than a passenger to Bermuda? (I just picked a random pair where these times differ, I'm more interested in the general reason why these times are not all the same.) Or is it that their luggage needs longer? How are these times calculated?
JetBlue calls these times recommended: What happens if I arrive at the airport later? Might they deny taking my suitcase? Will they deny me boarding? What factors do influence whether arriving later is ok or a bad idea (I guess that's related to the questions in the first paragraph.)?
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How many hours ahead should I be at the airport for an international flight?
When you're traveling outside of the United States, we make the suggestion to arrive at least 3 hours prior to your departure. You must be checked in at least 1 hour before your scheduled departure. Additionally, we recommend being at the gate and ready to board 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time.Do you really need to arrive 3 hours before international flight?
While the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) recommends travelers arrive two hours before a domestic flight and three hours prior to an international trip, \u201cthose are just general times,\u201d says Richard Duncan, the Assistant General Manager of Public Safety and Security at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson ...Why do I have to wait 3 hours before an international flight?
If you are travelling on a long-haul flight, an international flight, or are travelling during high season, arrive at the airport at least two to three hours early. This will give you enough time to clear customs, security, and arrive at the right gate in time for boarding.JetBlue Airways Check In, Boarding At Fort Lauderdale
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