If my flight leaves at 7am what time should i be at the airport

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The sight of crowded airports and packed planes might be welcome for the travel industry, but for travelers — not so much.

Travel has surged back, with domestic demand reaching pre-pandemic levels and the Transportation Security Administration now regularly screening more than 2 million passengers a day.

The uptick has resulted in long lines at the security checkpoint and bag-drop areas and, in some cases, missed flights or connections.

Some travelers still haven't flown since March 2020, when air travel all but ground to a halt. Also, as we saw last summer, with long lines and lost baggage, air travel is busy.

How early should you arrive at the airport?

Airlines generally recommend arriving at the airport at least three hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic flight.

There are a few considerations, though, and I usually treat each trip to the airport on a case-by-case basis.

I always weigh the need

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