Risky 'Airport Theory' has Travelers Cutting Arrival Time for Flights 'Way Too Close,' Says Expert - WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM
By Macy Gray
Published on March 4, 2026.
The 'airport theory' encourages passengers to arrive just before security, often 15 minutes before boarding, to avoid long waits and additional time inside the airport. Despite the potential risk of missing a flight, interest in the trend has surged. Holafly analyzed 25 of the busiest airports in the United States to determine where the strategy might be most feasible. The study included factors such as average TSA wait times, on-time departure rates, passenger volume, and airport size. Salt Lake City International Airport was found to be the most feasible airport.
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