Whether it is “lifetime” or “Prepare -you with me”, Tiktok It constantly leads to viral trends, but a recent tendency is to make people lose their flights.
The new trend, known as the “Airport Theory”, has turned viral on social networks and encourages travelers to submit to the airport only 15 minutes before the flights leave – In spite of several travel experts and Even airlines that advise the opposite.
The idea is that travelers can run at the airport only 15 to 20 minutes before their flight leaves to erase security and climb the plane, but avoid a precious time waiting for the airport.
But,, Delta Airlines“The complete guide for billing hours at the United States Airports suggests that you should normally arrive at the airport at least two hours before your plane leave, register at least 30 minutes before and reach the door at least 15 minutes before departure.
While some tiktakers have successfully tested the theory, others have not been so lucky.
Tiktoker Michael Dicostanzo He recently tested the theory at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which is considered the most busy airport in the world, according to Business Insider.
Dicostanzo said it took him seven and a half minutes to erase the TSA Precheck-in and the safety. However, he did not check a bag.
According to Dicostanzo, he arrived at the door at 14:57 minutes, gaining the experience “a huge victory for airport theory”.
He re -tried the theory At Los Angeles International Airport, where he stated that it took only 40 seconds to take the luggage, seven minutes to erase security and three to four minutes to reach the door for about 12 minutes.
“The theory of the airport has covered me,” he said.
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But other tiktakers ask to differ.
The theory of the airport failed Tiktoker Jenny Kurtz.
Kurtz posted a video of his tranquility strolling through an airport with an ice cream coffee and a text overlapping in reading “for those who think about trying the theory of the airport … Don’t miss it … I lost my flight.”
She underlined the video “I would not recommend.”
And it seems that he is not the only one.
Syracuse.com reported Google seeks “I lost my flight what I do”, have increased by 60% last month, quoting Google trends.
According to Travel and leisureThe spokeswoman for the transport security administration, Lisa Farbstein, suggests reaching any airport at least two hours before the departure of a flight.
“We recommend that when flying the country of a large to large airport that passengers reach the control point two hours before the departure time of the airline, regardless of whether they are enrolled in Tsa precheck“, Said Farbstein to the starting.
“This is especially important if someone travels for a holiday period.”
Farbstein said that several factors such as parking, day of the day and where flying can impact if you really make the flight on time.
“Travelers need to be prepared for a line on the airline registration desk if they want for a maximum travel period of the day,” said Farbstein. “Get to the airport early.”