Airport Anxiety

On Thursday, all of the anticipated issues at the airport will finally be revealed. We are taking our first flight since all of the security changes have been made. Do we get there 2 hours early? 3 hours early? There seem to be some inconsistencies on this. I think it is a pretty big deal, too big to be having inconsistensices. They tell us what we can and can't bring. They forewarn us of longer security lines, but nobody can tell you when to get there. I have even gone to the website for the airport, which is still inconsistent. I am just going to guess 3 hours to be safe. I think that is what everyone is doing, which means 3 1/2 hours sounds better. My honey would prefer to be there 4 hours early ALL of the time. No, I am serious. Even 3 years ago. He has one of those "get to the airport 4 hours early or all hell will break loose" phobias. I think it is called "exorcistgettingtotheairportphobia." Never settled until he is actually at the gate - no matter how much time there is to spare. Anyway, it should be interesting. I am going to try to think of it as I am traveling at Christmas - except no gifts at the end the end of the journey. (Except a cigarette and eventually room service) (and vodka) I am hoping that all goes smoothly because we have some long cross country trips in September. We'll see.

Any advice?

K.P.