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[mamadeb]

If anyone here has done short-distance domestic US flights - how long before a flight do they recommend you check in?

Edited to add: thanks! I knew I could count on you guys. So, if I were to go to, say, Connexions next spring, it seems it would be wiser to train than to fly. Is good to have information.

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[amireal.livejournal.com]

Honestly, it depends on the airport and the time of day.

I'ce flown out of LaGuardia and JFK since sept 11 giving myself only an hour once I GOT to the airport. However I'd suggest that if you're going during peek hours an hour might not be enough, then again it might be too much.

If you're taking a regular commuter flight, small airplane like an MD-80, leave a little time since you can't bring the types of carryons you're used to. However, if its a slighly larger plane, my personal suggestion is make it all carry on. The regulations say you can bring one suitcase and one purse or backpack. They're pretty flexible if its not a packed flight.

[mamadeb.livejournal.com]

The problem is, I need two pieces of luggage minimum - I have to bring a weekend's worth of food with me. I'd have to rent a car to get to the kosher areas of Baltimore.

kosher food in baltimore....

[estherchaya.livejournal.com]

Or you could just ask really nicely and the kosher fairy (me) could pick you up and take you there, or just meet you in Baltimore with a weekend's worth of food (yes, we keep a strictly kosher house). I'm betting Harold and Becky could also help accommodate. Given that my husband works in Baltimore, it wouldn't exactly be difficult to get kosher food to you.

Re: kosher food in baltimore....

[mamadeb.livejournal.com]

Normally, I'd jump on that offer - and, honestly, I probably still will. Thank you!!

Except. It's the weekend before Pesach. *Just* before Pesach. As in, Sunday night is Bedikat Chometz.

And so I expect you to be *really* busy that day. Or on your way to someone else's for Shabbat or the yom tov. I'm going to have to be super organized and clean before going to the con, and it's only possible because I'm not making the seders. We're going to my inlaws.

So, I'm not going to count on anyone being available.

Re: kosher food in baltimore....

[estherchaya.livejournal.com]

Hey, it could be just the way to get rid of my chametz. ;)

We've got a *teeney* bit of time to figure it out. But I'm sure I can work something out for you that weekend. I'd say that there's no way I won't be available, except that this past year, I had surgery on Purim and therefore was very behind getting ready for Pesach. (fortunately, we spent the first four days of Pesach with friends)

Truly, though, the offer is there and if, when the time gets closer, it still seems feasible, you are more than welcome to take me up on it. Besides, I'd like to meet you someday. :)