Before you get to the airport contact the Transportation Security Administration:
In our curent age of air travel, what should we expect when arriving at the airport? Check Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the latest list of items that you are allowed to take on a plane and whether or not your carry-on meets current TSA requirements. Go to
www.tsa.gov.
Visit
www.qcairport.com for all aspects of travel information concerning the Quad City International Airport.
Delays and Cancellations
Before you leave for the airport, call your airline or check its Web site to see if your flight is leaving as scheduled. Airlines are not required to compensate passengers for delayed or canceled flights. Most will book you on the next available flight. If your plane is delayed, the airline may pay for meals or a phone call, so ask. Some will offer no amenities if the delay is caused by bad weather or other conditions beyond their control. Compensation is required by law only if you are bumped from a flight that is oversold. Some airlines inform passengers as to the causes for delays in their flights though they are not required by law to do so.
If you have already checked in for your flight, an airline can cancel your reservation if you are not at the departure gate on time. Even if you have an advance boarding pass or an advance seat assignment, your seat may be given to another passenger. Similarly, if you do not check your baggage in sufficient time for it to be loaded on your flight, the airline is not responsible for any delay in the delivery of your baggage to your destination.
Identification
For domestic flights, a driver's license or other government issued photo ID is all you need to show at check in, security and boarding, However, under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, travelers flying to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Central and South America, and the Caribbean will need to present a passport as of January 23, 2007.
Check In Times
For domestic flights, you should be at the airport at least 90 minutes before your flight is scheduled to leave if you're planning on checking luggage. If you're bringing just a carry on, allow at least an hour. If you're flying to Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands or an international destination, arrive at least two hours early. During peak travel times, allow even more time at the airport. Check with your airline for its recommended arrival times, as these may vary depending on where you're flying.