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Thomas Cook still recommend that you have dropped bags etc no later than 90 mins before departure.
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Thanks, we did try to change flights, my husband is epileptic and one of his triggers is early mornings! hence three fits before holidays!! but no luck.... I was stupid when I booked them, forgetting we have to check in hours before flights! We have at least booked a hotel at the airport so less travelling time!!
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From experience we always go a little earlier - just in case. In May they decided to close junctions 1,2 & 3 of the M56 without warning and no posted diversions. At 3.45am when you need to exit at Jn 2 things become a little tricky. Quite a detour to get to the car park and added 45 minutes onto the journey.

fwh
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fwh wrote:
From experience we always go a little earlier - just in case. In May they decided to close junctions 1,2 & 3 of the M56 without warning and no posted diversions. At 3.45am when you need to exit at Jn 2 things become a little tricky. Quite a detour to get to the car park and added 45 minutes onto the journey.

fwh


The OP has booked a hotel at the airport.
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At Stansted in June it took us 75 minutes to get through the bag drop and the mayhem at security, we did not have time for breakfast or any shopping. If I were you I would get there 2 hours before your flight.
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Thanks all, I am notorious for getting us to the airport very early!! sometimes 3 hrs normally!!

I think I'll stick with the normal two hours and hope for the best!!
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Look at it this way. A little early and if there are problems then you can give yourself a pat on the back for your foresight. Just shows how sensible you were when look at all those stressed out people. What a way to start a holiday - rather than you being one of them.

fwh
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