Guide to United Airlines Check in: All you need to know
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United Airlines flight check-in: how do I do it?
United
Airlines will automatically offer you a check-in reminder by email that
notifies you when you should check in and collect your boarding documents.
In
Order To Check In For A Flight With United Airlines, You
Can Choose From The Following Options:
·
On united.com, you will be able to check in online.
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Using your mobile device, you can check in from anywhere at any
time.
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Over the phone, you will be able to check in by voice.
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In the airport (at the kiosk, curb-side, and at the ticket
counter).
United Airlines Check-in Time
For
international and domestic flights, the traveler must reach the airport 3 hours
and 2 hours prior to the time of departure, respectively. MTI highly recommends
their users reach the airport well in advance, even if they’ve checked in
online. After all, for hassle-free flight boarding, keeping an ample amount of
time is the key!
Boarding Time
The
minimum time allowed for boarding an international flight is 30 minutes before flight
departure, whereas the last time to board a domestic flight is 15 minutes
before the flight’s departure.
However, just to be safe, Travelintellect suggests the passengers reach the
boarding gate an hour before the flight’s departure time.
As a United Airlines passenger, when should I check in for my
flight?
According
to United Airlines, minimum check-in times vary according to the type of flight
you are taking (within the USA, international, or a domestic flight that is
part of an international itinerary), departure airport, and whether you are
checking bags with the Airlines.
If You
Are Travelling Domestically, Except When You Are Part Of An International
Itinerary, The Following Minimum Time Requirements Apply:
·
In general, passengers who are carrying carry-on baggage must be
checked in at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure from any airport,
except in the following airports: Baltimore (BWI), Kahului (OGG), Salt
Lake City (SLC), San Juan (SJU), Aguadilla (BQN) – 45 minutes before scheduled
departure, and Guam – 60 minutes before scheduled departure.
·
In the case of passengers travelling with checked baggage, the
minimum check-in time is 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
It Is
Mandatory For International Passengers To Check in At Least 60 Minutes Prior To
Their Scheduled Departure, Except For The Following Exceptions:
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A flight from Lima, Peru (LIM), Dublin, Ireland (DUB), Tel Aviv,
Israel (TLV), or Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL) will take approximately 75 minutes.
·
In the case of flights from Manila (MNL), St. Thomas (STT), and
the Marshall Islands (Majuro – MAJ, Kwajalein – KWA), as well as flights from
Micronesia (Kosrae – KSA, Pohnpei – PNI, Truk – TKK, Yap – YAP), 90 minutes is
the flight time.
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It is important to understand the check-in time requirements at
the airport, as well as the processing time at the airport
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It consists of the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia,
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam,
Midway, and Wake Islands, as well as the District of Columbia.
·
The international time limits will be applicable to all flights in
the itinerary if the itinerary has an international destination as part of it.
For codeshare flights, what are the check-in requirements?
Through
codeshare agreements with other carriers, United Airlines offers passengers
codeshare services on flights operated by these carriers. Codeshare partners
may have different rules for operating their own flights from United Airlines'
rules for flights operated by United Airlines, including check-in times.
Check-in
information about checking-in with the operating carrier will be included in
the check-in reminder when checking-in for a codeshare itinerary and your first
flight is operated by a codeshare partner.
Online check-in
If you
have luggage to check, you can check in online up to 24 hours before departure.
The easiest way to check your bags is to use a dedicated kiosk (available at
United Airlines hub airports and select cities) after you check in online. You
can check your baggage at either the ticket counter or curb-side, sky port
(where it is available). You must check in online and drop off your baggage
within the airport's time limit for Online Check-in.
The
boarding pass must be printed, but it can also be collected from an airport
kiosk. For eligible itineraries, you can request a mobile boarding pass link.
The Availability
All
United Airlines Flights, Domestic And International, Are Eligible For Online
Check-In If The Following Conditions Are Met:
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An electronic ticket has been issued to you.
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The itinerary begins with a United Airlines flight.
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A maximum of four flight segments can be found on your itinerary.
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A group reservation of less than 9 people is being made for you.
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United does not require you to meet with a representative at the
airport for a special service.
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For international flights, you must have previously scanned your
passport. If not, you can scan it at an airport kiosk or via United's app.
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Basic Economy reservations other than transatlantic flights
require at least one bag to be checked in.
There are options
The
Online Check-In Process Requires A Confirmation Number, A Ticket Number, Or A
Mileageplus Number. You Can Update Your Travel Plans During Online Check-In By:
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Flight change.
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The loyalty account number should be modified.
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Make a seat change request.
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Make sure your luggage is in order.
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Baggage fees must be paid.
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