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| - I'm not a seasoned airport pro by any means, but Charlotte is certainly a pretty good one (at least it's better than Atlanta). Busy, but not overly so, I have never waited longer than 20 minutes in the security checkpoint line. As others have said, there are 3 checkpoints, so if the one closest to you seems busy, try other ones, they may be faster. The TSA agents are usually pretty cheery here, which is always nice when you're toting a fussy (or talkative) toddler through the checkpoint.
I only wish there were a few more food and drink options outside of security. Currently there's a Starbucks on the top level by the departure desks, and that's about it. Now, I understand the airport was built before the security restrictions were tightened (which is a shame, because I love going to the airport, and I'd probably go there to hang out if you didn't need a ticket to get in), but it would be nice if there were more things.
Also, seriously? Quit it with the Cinnabon. You can smell it from a terminal away! I don't always want a $4 cinnamon bun, but that smell is just so damn enticing that I just can't resist sometimes! I guess it's better than the stale breath smell of an airplane, though :P
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