Originally Posted by Pipecrew

I have never used this feature before.

Lets say I have a 11am flight international and they want you to be there 2 hours early. If I am able to print my boarding pass and check in from home. When I arrive (with only a carry on) Shouldn't I be able to come a little bit later, say at like 10am?

Essentially I am able to go direct to security check point. Often if you are too late to the airport, your major cockblock is the ticket machine/counter person saying you are too late.

I am curious if anyone knows the answer.