04-16-2018
06:04 PM
Hello i think they do the 4 hours because if It sits around longer maybe it's more of a chance it gets misplaced or if a bad apple gets a hold of your bag and goes though it (hopefully that doesn't happen). although I do wish I could check a bag before the 4 hours in that case but I think the policy is just to protect your bag. Another idea is If your bag doesn't have liquids you could carry it past security and check it later or if you are traveling with multiple people and want food from past security send one person through to get food and bring it out while the others wait with the bags if one of you have pre check or the fly by lane I would send that person as you can go through security more than once even though it may be a hassle. hope this helps Blake
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