The big debate over how early to get to the airport is back.
In a trending thread on Reddit, a user posted a photo of a message allegedly sent by Delta Airlines warning passengers to arrive at Orlando International Airport three hours early.
The warning reads: “Delta Air Lines: The TSA baggage screening system at Orlando (MCO) Airport is currently operating at reduced capacity and experiencing longer processing times. Please allow 3 hours prior to scheduled departure to drop off your checked baggage. Please arrive by.”
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The user who posted the image asked, “Is this real?” They were surprised that travelers were advised to arrive early before departure.
A Reddit user (not pictured) appeared shocked when he received a text alert instructing him to arrive at the Orlando airport three hours before departure. (St. Petersburg)
“I got this email today for my next flight on Friday night. Do I literally have to arrive 3 hours early?!?” a user wrote.
According to MCO’s website, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority recommends a three-hour departure time from the airport. The recommendation is encouraged during “peak holiday travel periods, such as Thanksgiving,” an MCO spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital in an email.
“Due to record numbers occurring on some holidays, passengers will be required to book parking, check-in baggage, pass through security, etc. based on the expected number of passengers on their flights. We recommend arriving three hours before the event,” the spokesperson wrote. “The last time we offered this advice was on Thanksgiving. This message does not reflect our day-to-day work.”
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After sharing the text, the original Reddit poster asked other users on the platform to verify the message’s authenticity, given the suggested arrival time.
Many Reddit users responded to the post, advising the original user to heed the warning.
Passengers can be notified of important flight information through mobile text. (Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket, Getty Images)
One user wrote: “MCO on a good day is a big deal. If Delta gives me 3 hours of advice and requires baggage screening, I’ll do it.”
Another Reddit user commented: “They will. They’ve been having problems with baggage for a while now because the system in Terminals A and B is outdated.”
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One Reddit user replied to the thread saying there were significant delays on Sunday.
Reddit users commented on the difficulties they faced while navigating through the airport. (St. Petersburg)
He said “half of the automatic tagging machines were down” and priority baggage lines were much longer than usual.
“There seemed to be a significant reduction in staffing. It took at least 40 minutes to get tags for checked bags. Then we had to wait in line to drop off bags,” a user commented.
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“As a resident of the Orlando area, unfortunately, MCO has grown so rapidly over the past few years that we are running out of space to house our in-line baggage system screening capabilities in the North Terminal (A and B). “There is no backup like this, which is unusual for the North Terminal belt system,” said another.
According to MCO’s website, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority recommends a three-hour departure time from the airport. This recommendation is recommended during “peak holiday travel periods, such as Thanksgiving.” (St. Petersburg)
One user who also claims to have received an alert was able to get through without any issues and had scheduled transportation times in advance, but was unable to change them after receiving the alert.
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“Yesterday, I received the same message about my family’s flight. We already had transportation scheduled and could not change the arrival time slot. We had a 6:30pm departure and three flights arrived at exactly 4pm. I checked my bags in. 2 bags were marked priority (if that makes any difference) & 1 person was not at the counter in line,” a user commented.
“The TSA pre-screening line was busy and we had to wait 30-35 minutes. We used Clear/W TSA pre-screening and we were through within 10 minutes. Our luggage arrived successfully. It could certainly be different at other times of the day.”
The alert was sent via SMS urging passengers to arrive nearly three hours before takeoff. (Getty Images | iStock)
Delta seems to be known for sending text alerts with airline app details as a way to contact passengers with important information.
“Be sure to keep an eye out for emails and text messages from Delta with important updates on flight status, travel documents, what you need to know before heading to the airport, and more,” Delta’s customer guide says. ” is stated.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Delta Air Lines and the Reddit poster for comment.
