George C Posted March 9, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2018 we flew out of ft Lauderdale yesterday arrived 5 hours before flight was told there was a rule that checkin could not happen until 4 hours before. Never heard of this before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Jane Posted March 9, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2018 It's true - but if you already have your boarding pass and cked luggage outside, you can breeze in Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted March 9, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 9, 2018 Have heard of this for years. I think it can be airline-specific, though. We have checked in many hours ahead of our flight, and then as you say, 4 hours at some airports/airlines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 9, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 9, 2018 With Southwest it was four hours and that was outside and inside and that included check in time for luggage. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted March 9, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 9, 2018 You can always pay to store your bags at FLL if you are too early to check them in, and then head out somewhere for lunch or maybe the water taxi for a couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted March 9, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 9, 2018 You can always pay to store your bags at FLL if you are too early to check them in, and then head out somewhere for lunch or maybe the water taxi for a couple of hours. To expand on John's excellent suggestion. Bags to Go (http://www.bagstogo.net) luggage storage is available in each FLL terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted March 9, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I was told in all airlines just in FLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepeka Posted March 9, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2018 We've found this to be true for years although it used to be 3 hours, at least with U.S. Airways (since gobbled up by American). As mentioned, there is luggage storage at FLL for a fee though we've never used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted March 10, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I've flown out of FLL several times on Southwest, and it's always been 3 hours. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted March 10, 2018 #10 Share Posted March 10, 2018 When we arrived too early at FLL, we just sat quietly in the airport reading magazines and playing a game of Scrabble. DH also checked his emails. We had to wait a couple of hours before being able to check in. It wasn't too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted March 10, 2018 #11 Share Posted March 10, 2018 When we arrived too early at FLL, we just sat quietly in the airport reading magazines and playing a game of Scrabble. DH also checked his emails. We had to wait a couple of hours before being able to check in. It wasn't too bad. I would find it less of an inconvenience if there were more food, beverage, and shopping option outside of security at FLL. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffy116 Posted March 10, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I would find it less of an inconvenience if there were more food, beverage, and shopping option outside of security at FLL. Roz Same here. The luggage storage would be great, but for five of us, it was too expensive. We could have rented a car for the cost but for five hours, spending the time to rent the car, get it, go get something to eat, outside the airport, return the car, check in the luggage. Even after we were able to check our luggage in, get past security, the waiting area was so crowded there were as many people sitting on the floor as there were occupying the chairs. The line at some of the places to get your fast food took 45 minutes. That airport is soo small. It needs an overhaul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted March 10, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 10, 2018 That airport is soo small. It needs an overhaul. They are working on it: http://www.broward.org/Airport/FLLair/Pages/Default.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED49404 Posted March 14, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 14, 2018 The last time we flew out of FLL we arrived at Delta little more than 4 hour before our flight. I asked the gal that checked us in if we were to early and see stated not right now (8am). I asked why the 4 hours, and she stated because when a lot of ships are in port they have a problem with a backup of baggage. Then I realized all the baggage I saw when just our ship was in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska06 Posted March 16, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Brother and SIL had same issue at MCO post cruise last weekend. Flying SW from MCO and couldn't check in until 4 hours prior. They had a 6:00 flight and arrived at MCO at noontime; two hours sitting w/ luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTBCruiser Posted March 16, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Just flew out of FLL last Sunday, 11 Mar, arrived more than 4 hours early. Simply got boarding pass, went back outside to baggage porters (SWA) and they took my luggage, no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted March 16, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I would find it less of an inconvenience if there were more food, beverage, and shopping option outside of security at FLL. Roz I wish they would add more logical options inside as well. We flew out of the new Southwest terminal a few weeks ago and couldn't believe the continued lack of quick food options. While there was a burger and a taco place, both of those had 20+ minute waits for food that day. While I'm not the biggest fan of fast food, sometimes it just makes sense. I'd rather order McDonald's breakfast than wait over 20 minutes for an egg & cheese sandwich like I did a few weeks ago. I know there is a Starbucks, but it's not as if they have a lot of decent food items. Too bad they couldn't use some of the space between terminals A and B to put in some sort of food court. Having options for something quick and with some variety is what that airport really needs. I fly through BWI a lot and appreciate the options (both sit-down and counter service) there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted March 16, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Brookie, agree with you totally. FLL is pitiful when it comes to food options. Concessions generate income for the airport authority. Don't know if the remodel will include more concessions or simply more gate seating, although I would definitely be grateful for a comfortable place to sit. Our Nashville airport offers all kinds of food choices, many of them locally owned. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Buffettfan 225 Posted March 16, 2018 #19 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I was told in all airlines just in FLL No, same experience in LAS (vegas) airport, and San Juan when we have cruised from there. Have used United & Southwest Air same policy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booze brothers Posted March 17, 2018 #20 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I've flown out of FLL several times on Southwest, and it's always been 3 hours. Roz Not anymore. We just returned from FLL, and they would not let us in. Had to wait 4 hrs. before we got through security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted March 17, 2018 #21 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I'm sorry if I remembered it as 3 hrs. and not 4 hrs.. Please accept my apology for posting wrong information. I did not intentionally mean to mislead anyone or post erroneous information. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packedandready Posted March 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted March 18, 2018 We will have early bird check-in with SW. Will that make any difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted March 18, 2018 #23 Share Posted March 18, 2018 We will have early bird check-in with SW. Will that make any difference? No, it is an airport restriction not an airline one. The airport can't handle the massive amounts of luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudscraper Posted March 18, 2018 #24 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I have arrived at Fll on more than a few occasions when my flight was several hours later. I go directly to the sky cap with gratuity in hand and my luggage is taken and fresh boarding passes are given to me. EZPZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted March 18, 2018 #25 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I have arrived at Fll on more than a few occasions when my flight was several hours later. I go directly to the sky cap with gratuity in hand and my luggage is taken and fresh boarding passes are given to me. EZPZ I've never had that happen. And I'm a tipper. Were these weekday flights when there aren't cruise ship passengers or very few? Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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