Check-in for an Aeroflot domestic flight starts at. How many minutes does the check-in for the plane end?

In today's world, where people are always in a hurry to get somewhere, even if it's a long-awaited vacation, air transport is becoming increasingly strong among the possible transportation options.

The principles of its operation are significantly different from traveling by bus, train or even ferry - just buying a ticket and having it with you when boarding the chosen mode of transport is not enough, you need to arrive at the place of departure in advance and go through the mandatory check-in procedure for the flight, without which passengers simply will not be allowed on board the aircraft, and "in advance" means at least two to three hours.

But just arriving early is not enough - you still have to stand in line, often quite solid.

Most passengers check in at the airport, where special counters and kiosks are provided for this for an independent procedure, but in both cases you will most likely have to spend at least 40 minutes - an hour, not to mention the fact that standing for an hour, especially with suitcases, bags and small children is a very dubious pleasure.

Having reached the coveted counter, the passenger receives boarding pass with the number of the seat allotted to him in the cabin. Of course, you can ask the check-in employee for a specific place - near a window or aisle, depending on the individual preferences of the traveler, but it’s not at all a fact that they will meet him halfway, and often the desired places may simply no longer exist. This is especially disappointing if the passenger is seasick and feels uncomfortable flying in the tail section of the liner, or a family (a large company) is flying and you want to sit all together, and not at different ends of the cabin.

It is not uncommon for conflict situations to arise during late registration - for example, a mother and child want to sit next to each other, and they would certainly meet her halfway, but there are only two / three / four empty seats left, and they are all at a distance of several rows from each other.

To avoid such unpleasant moments and not be nervous on the way to the airport, there is a great way to save your time and keep calm. check-in online registration has the advantages of avoiding all the problems described above:

• You can register from your home or office at any time after registration opens, lying on the couch, sitting with a cup of your favorite coffee, or in between meetings.
• You can choose the best free places in the cabin or purchase paid ones - for example, with increased legroom in the Space + program Aeroflot. This is a very important bonus, since bad seats can pretty much spoil the mood and impression of a flight, especially a night and long one: queues will gather near the toilet rows, at the end of the cabin it can shake and all the sounds and smells of the kitchen will be heard.
• There is no need to arrive at the airport in a few hours - an hour and a half is enough, since the passenger is already on the general boarding lists, or even less if there is no need to check in luggage. In this case, it is enough to arrive in such a way that you can go through passport control and proceed to the boarding gate. This possibility is especially relevant when there is a possibility of being late for the plane - when connecting flights, train delay (in the case of non-resident passengers) and many other cases. Many passengers flying from Moscow and not living in the capital are often forced to wait much longer than necessary: ​​when choosing a train / bus, they will prefer not the one that arrives three or four hours before departure, but the one that provides a margin of time of 7-8, or even more hours, since an intermediate ideal option can be found quite rarely. An electronic procedure can successfully solve this problem.

Of course, online registration for a plane has some disadvantages. Among them are the following:

• When not all places superior comfort redeemed, passengers with children or those who are registered among the latter can be accommodated on them without additional payment - it will, of course, be a shame for those who paid their seat neighbors. But if there is no fear to take the risk of flying on bad place or not fly away at all (no one canceled the possibility of overbooking), then you can successfully use this life hack.
• If you have luggage, you still have to check it in (often at common desks), since luggage tags are of a strictly established pattern and you cannot print them yourself at home.

Some large air terminals, including Moscow's Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo, as well as St. Petersburg's Pulkovo, are equipped with special baggage drop off points (Drop Off Luggage), where you can check in and leave your suitcases for loading on board, pasting on them all the necessary tags printed by the machine. In the same machines, you can make an additional payment for overweight. The queue there will be much less than at the usual racks.

Note! This option is available only after completing the electronic check-in for the flight!

There are also airports where there are practically no usual check-in desks, but at the same time there are many points where check-in of passengers and luggage is carried out automatically.

Additionally: in some cities, for example, in Hong Kong, Vienna, Abu Dhabi, a "city check-in" is organized - suitcases can be dropped off in the city before arriving at the airport, but no more than a day before departure.

This is very convenient for passengers departing on night or evening flights - you can check out of the hotel and not face the choice of whether to sit all day in the airport terminal lounge or leave things in the storage room and then return for them.

In any case, baggage must be checked in no later than check-in for the desired flight is completed.

The most common reason for not using online registration is that many simply do not know about it.

In any case, no matter how many minuses the electronic procedure has, there are undeniably more pluses.

Meanwhile, airline companies always encourage such a convenient option, as it significantly reduces their costs. Some even insist on it, making the usual check-in upon arrival at the airport paid.

So, Ryanair announced the online procedure as mandatory, introducing quite impressive fines and surcharges (40-45 euros minimum) for conducting it at the airport.

How to check in for a flight online

To check in for an airplane online, it is enough to know your reservation number (assigned when buying a ticket) and have Internet access.

The electronic procedure usually starts 24 hours before departure, ends - 45 minutes. - an hour, it is very simple and rarely takes more than three to five minutes.

Note! Check-in at the airport starts later, for regular flights usually 4 hours before departure.

The start time depends on the terminal and the airline - for example, for flights departing from Terminal D Sheremetyevo, check-in at the airport opens 6 hours before departure, and some carriers are allowed to check-in even 15 days before the flight date or even immediately after buying a ticket.

The booking number can be seen in the upper right corner of the e-ticket itinerary receipt, many companies send SMS with a code to the mobile phone number specified during registration.

Attention! When purchasing a ticket through agents, only the registration code is provided, the reservation number must be checked with them before departure!

The ticket indicates the name of the airline operating the flight - first you need to go to its website. Next, you need to find the section “check-in for a flight online” or “online check-in”, it can be located both on the main page and in the “for passengers” block. Many companies offer translation of their websites into several languages ​​(you can choose in the upper right corner), and if not all carriers offer Russian, there will definitely not be any problems with English. In this case, you can go through the procedure intuitively, using basic knowledge, or contact an online translator.

As a rule, the registration procedure begins with familiarization with the rules for its implementation. It is necessary to confirm the fact of reading and agreeing with them by clicking "continue" and proceed to the search for your reservation.

Usually, to search for a reservation, it is enough to enter his number and the last name of the passenger (or one of them, if the reservation is shared by several people) in Latin letters.

At the next stage, many airlines acquaint their customers with a list of items and things prohibited for transportation.

Having read and agreed, you can proceed to the stage of selecting passengers and entering their data according to the foreign passport or other document on which the ticket was taken.

After entering personal data, you can proceed to the selection of seats on the plane: in the corresponding tab there will be a layout of the cabin of the liner, which is scheduled for the flight. On the map of places, you need to mark with a mouse click any of the available ones for selection. Usually, the seats in gray are those that are already reserved or blocked by the carrier (extra comfort and emergency exits), white - free.

Attention! Airlines do not guarantee that a passenger will be given the seat that was selected during check-in for a number of reasons: for example, a flight can be made by another board, but this happens infrequently.

If multiple people are traveling on the same booking, the same data entry and seat selection steps will need to be performed for each of them.

After pressing the "check-in" ("complete", "continue") button, you must print the boarding pass or save it on your computer / mobile device in order to be able to print it later. The ticket will also be sent to the email address provided during registration.

Some companies also offer other paid and free options in between these main stages: choose a meal, upgrade your ticket to a higher class, enter a member number bonus program(privilege club), etc.

Additionally: to cancel the registration, you must contact the representative office of the carrier company.

Mobile registration

It means registration with mobile device. The difference of this type of check-in is that after its completion, the boarding pass is displayed on the display of the mobile device. You can save it as a photo or send it to yourself by e-mail. When boarding, it is enough to show the ticket to the airline staff on the phone screen.

The general algorithm of actions is the same as when registering using a PC.

Note! This method is not suitable for groups of more than 9 people!

Many airlines have developed mobile apps to make the process easier. For frequent passengers of the same carrier, this is a very convenient option, since passenger data is saved once and there is no need to re-enter it every time.

Obtaining a boarding pass is the final stage of the check-in process.

The easiest way is to print it on your home or office printer immediately after completing the registration procedure.

If there is no printer at hand, then you can print at the registration kiosks of the terminal by entering your data.

If the check-in was completed using a mobile device, then the boarding pass for the aircraft can be printed using special devices by attaching a phone display with a ticket QR code to their reader.

In extreme cases, it can also be obtained at regular desks or at the service centers of the airport terminal (the service may be paid).

The ticket contains information about the number of the boarding gate (gate), the start time of boarding the aircraft and the passenger's seat in the cabin.

If there is no need to check in luggage, then you can go with it immediately to boarding, passing through passport control and the inspection procedure.

A sample boarding pass for an aircraft is shown below.

It may look slightly different depending on whether it was printed on a regular A4 printer, at a check-in kiosk, or issued at a counter.

Restrictions when registering online

For all its convenience and simplicity, online registration still has a number of limitations. The procedure cannot be used in the following cases:

• if the flight will be performed by a minor and an escort is required;
• if you need to get a place of increased comfort - for example, for a person with disabilities;
• if you plan to transport weapons, pets or luggage in a separate place in the cabin of the liner;
• if the upcoming flight is not regular, but charter - single companies allow you to check in for them electronically, and then not always and not for all flights;
• for codeshare flights (when the actual carrier and the airline that sold the ticket are not the same person).

Also, electronic check-in is prohibited at a number of departure airports (Tehran, Aktau and many others).

Airlines also have their own restrictions: for example, in Russia you can only register for seats starting with number 195, at Pobeda, the choice of any seat is paid.

Note! Each company may have its own additional restrictions, so it is better to clarify this information on the carrier's website just in case.

Thus, the ability to check in for a flight on your own is one of those nice bonuses that have become available in the modern age of information technology and which, no doubt, should be used to make your flight and its anticipation as comfortable as possible: after all, why voluntarily spend time waiting before departure, if you can not do it?

Air travelers who travel for the first time in their lives are wondering how to fly by plane, what are the rules and nuances. Although this is not difficult, in order to feel more confident, it is better to stock up on the necessary knowledge and advice on the eve of the flight.

The step-by-step instruction, up to the end of the journey, has several strictly sequential steps:

• check-in;
• baggage check-in;
• security screening;
• passport control;
• waiting for boarding;
• boarding the liner;
• flight;
• passport control at the destination airport;
• baggage claim and exit.

Important! Complete stages are completed only when performing international flights. On domestic flights, the procedure has been simplified. In particular, there is no border control of passports.

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To describe how the boarding of the plane takes place step by step, you need to start with registration. So, if a passenger can say to himself: “This is my first time flying on an airplane,” then he already knows that he must arrive at the airport. At the same time, in major cities there may be several airports and terminals. The name of the airport and the terminal number are indicated on the ticket, which must be carefully examined.

Having reached the airport, you need to find an electronic scoreboard in its hall, which contains information about flights departing in the near future. Usually the scoreboard is placed near the entrance in a conspicuous place. The English version of the name is "Departures". To find your way, you need to look for your flight number in the list, then on the line its status on this moment.

Important! You cannot navigate by the destination airport and departure time. Different flights may fly to the same city, and times sometimes change.

State	Meaning	Passenger actions
Check-in, check-in open, open	Registration in progress.	You can go to the registration desks, the numbers of which are indicated right there. Usually there are several.
Delayed	The flight is delayed. Here are the hours of the expected departure. But these are not registration opening hours, it will start earlier.	If the time of the delayed departure does not appear, you need to go to the airline counter to find out more information.
Canceled	Flight cancellation.	Contact the representative office of the airline, they may offer to fly on another flight.
Empty column	Check-in is not yet open due to the early arrival of the passenger.	Wait at the airport until check-in opens.
Boarding	Boarding has begun.	Registration completed. The passenger can contact the representatives of the airline. Some airports have counters for latecomers. But there is no guarantee that you will still be able to get on the plane.

There are three options for registration:

• at the registration desk;
• in the terminal for self-registration;
• over the Internet from home.

Check-in at the airport

At the indicated check-in counters, the passenger presents his ticket with a passport. Sometimes, on international flights, they check the presence of a visa of the destination country, they may be asked to present a return ticket and even a bank card used for payment travel document. Procedure for check-in and boarding electronic ticket is no different. The only difference is that at the registration desk it is enough to show your passport without presenting a ticket.

After that, the passenger will be given a boarding pass, which contains important information:

• boarding gate number (Gate);
• place in the cabin of the liner;
• landing hours.

Important! The start time of registration procedures at the airport is 3 hours before departure, the end time is 40 minutes before the departure of the aircraft.

Passengers in transit are also issued a boarding document for a connecting flight.

The second way to check in at the airport is at the self check-in machine. It is necessary to find the terminal of the airline with which the air traveler flies. It looks like mobile phone bill payment terminals and other services, only the airline logo will be on the device. There, the surname, ticket code are entered step by step, you may need to scan your passport, then you are asked to select a seat. The boarding pass will be automatically printed with the same information as the one issued at the check-in counters.

Through the Internet

Online registration is available even on mobile phone. It opens in different time from different air carriers. At least a day before the departure of the aircraft, and for some companies - 1 month. On the website of the air carrier, you need to find the “Check-in” button or tab and gradually enter the ticket code, personal data, and select the seat you like. The process ends with the printing of the boarding pass.

You can also print your boarding pass at the electronic terminals of the airport or ask at the check-in desk.

Important! Any method of electronic registration is not suitable for travelers flying with animals, accompanying disabled people. According to the rules of individual air carriers, it is impossible to check in at the terminals with children under the age of two.

Baggage check-in and hand luggage

Luggage is left at the check-in counters, regardless of the check-in method. For passengers who have already checked in online, there are special baggage drop desks - "Drop off", where suitcases are accepted according to an accelerated procedure. With the usual method of check-in at the counters, baggage is also accepted at the same time. Suitcases will be weighed and tagged. The baggage receipt is also issued to the passenger. Often it is pasted on the boarding pass. It can be used to identify your suitcase. Then the luggage will be sent for loading onto the aircraft along the conveyor belt.

Baggage allowance must be clarified when purchasing a ticket. Hand luggage is also weighed, tagged and returned to the passenger. As a rule, its weight should not exceed 5-8 kg.

What you need to do to avoid problems when checking in your baggage:

1. Weigh the suitcase and if its weight exceeds the norm, shift individual things into hand luggage without violating the baggage rules.
2. Learn in advance the rules for transporting fragile and oversized cargo, which must be securely packed. In this case, it may be necessary to independently carry oversized baggage to another counter - "Oversized baggage desk".

security screening

At Russian airports, passport control is usually carried out first, then security screening. In many foreign airports on the contrary: safety is examined first.

Screening before the flight is a thorough check by airport employees of the personal belongings of the passenger - what is with them and in hand luggage. Outerwear, often shoes, belts, watches must be removed and placed on a conveyor belt that will carry them through the scanning machine. The passenger himself is sent to pass through the frame of the metal detector.

1. Take plastic containers, put bags, clothes and other things there, place them on a conveyor belt.
2. Check if you have with you - liquids in vessels exceeding 100 milliliters in volume, piercing and cutting objects, etc. All this is packed into luggage, handed over at the check-in counters. Baby food and essential medicines are carried as an exception.
3. A passenger with a pacemaker alerts a security officer. He will be searched in person by a worker of the same gender without going through a metal detector.

Important! During the security screening, the passenger must be as serious as possible. Remember that jokes about bombs, weapons, etc. can be taken as a reason to take him off the flight.

International flights

The main difference between pre-flight screening on international flights is the passage of customs control. If the passenger does not carry with him items subject to customs declaration, he goes through the "green corridor".

If there is cash currency (or rubles) in the amount equivalent to 10 thousand US dollars, valuables, etc., according to the rules of transportation, a declaration is filled in the "red corridor" of the customs.

Important! It is obligatory to fill in the declaration before check-in for the flight.

Passport control

Border control of passports is carried out for international flights. It is usually labeled "Passport control". Here you need to show the border officer your passport with a boarding pass. He will check the document against the database: does the air traveler have obstacles to leaving the country. Then he will put a stamp there about the place and date of crossing the border.

departure zone

There are cafes, restaurants, duty free shops in the departure waiting area, but first you need to:

1. Find your boarding gate (Gate). His number is sometimes changed. This is announced over the loudspeaker and duplicated on information stands.
2. Remember the location of your Gate and then walk around the pre-flight area, remembering to return strictly to the time indicated in the boarding document (Boarding time).

Landing

When boarding begins, the required Gate will display the flight number and the name of the destination airport. The passenger must make sure that this is their flight and show their passport with a boarding pass at the exit. The larger side of the ticket will be torn off, the other side must be kept until you arrive at your final destination and receive your suitcases.

There are two ways to get on the plane:

• they are taken by bus to the liner, where they climb the ladder;
• pass through the telescopic "sleeve" directly into the aircraft.

Important! If delivery to the plane is made by bus, it is beneficial not to rush, but to go at the end. The apron bus will be waiting for all passengers. When landing through the “sleeve”, it is better to go first and calmly find your seat.

On board the aircraft, the flight attendants will show you where the passenger seat is. Personal items are stored in the luggage rack above the seat. If there is no space in the luggage rack above your seat, you can use other shelves.

Now that the check-in and boarding is complete, it's time to enjoy your air travel.

Flight

While on board the liner, you must follow general rules and instructions received on the plane:

• fasten seat belts when required;
• do not get up from your seats during takeoff and landing, getting into turbulence zones;
• no smoking, etc.

Depending on the level of service, breakfast, lunch or dinner, drinks will be offered. If it is a low-cost carrier, then for an additional fee. On board there are newspapers, magazines, sometimes monitors with video entertainment, blankets, kits for children.

Important! During takeoff and landing, it can block the ears. Lozenges or chewing gum can help relieve discomfort.

Passing control upon arrival

After the completion of the flight, if it was an international flight, there are three types of procedures for obtaining permission to cross the border:

• visa on arrival;
• filling out an immigration card;
• passport control.

Visa on arrival

At the airports of those countries where a similar procedure is provided for Russians, you need to go directly from the plane to the “Visa on arrival” counters. Then - the usual control of passports.

Filling out an immigration card

For states that require a completed immigration card from every foreigner, its form is most often issued on board the liner at the end of the flight. Filled in on English language indicating the purpose of the visit to the country, the time of stay, the address of the hotel or apartment, the number of the arriving flight, etc. Forms can also be obtained after leaving the plane, near special counters next to passport control.

Passport control

In a number of countries, the passenger immediately goes to Passport control. Here, a foreign passport with a boarding pass and a visa (obtained in advance or upon arrival), an immigration card (if required) are presented. An airport employee checks the documents, puts a mark in the passport about crossing the border. Sometimes, in accordance with the rules of entry into the country, you will be asked to show return tickets, medical insurance, etc.

Important! Foreigners should queue up at the Foreign Passports or All Passports counters.

Receipt of baggage

Following the signs "Baggage" or "Luggage", the passenger goes to the baggage conveyors. On the information board of large airports, the number of the arrived flight and the number of the baggage conveyor will be indicated. If there are doubts about the belonging of the suitcase, the numbers of the luggage tag and those issued to the passenger at check-in are checked.

Oversized baggage is issued at separate counters.

Important! If the passenger has items subject to customs declaration, he passes through the "red corridor" of customs. The rest go through the "green".

Transfer at a transit airport

Flights can be operated with connections on one ticket. A passenger who has received a boarding pass for the next flight at the airport of departure should follow the signs to the transfer zone (Transfer).

1. There is no need to receive luggage upon arrival at the intermediate airport, it will be reloaded onto another airliner.
2. If the first plane is late, you need to contact the counter where transfer passengers are registered. There you will be asked to take the next flight.
3. For Schengen states, passport control is only mandatory if the intermediate and final destination is in the Schengen countries.
4. If the boarding pass is not issued at the airport of departure, it is received at transit zone intermediate airport. You just need to go to the transfer desk with your ticket and passport.
5. You need to wait for your flight in the transit zone, which is also the departure zone, with cafes, restaurants and shops.

Important! When transferring at airports in some countries (for example, the USA), it is required transit visa, and passengers are forced to receive luggage.

When two separate tickets for a connecting flight are purchased, different rules apply:

1. At the point of departure, check-in is only possible for one flight.
2. Upon arrival at the intermediate airport, you must go through passport control and collect your luggage. Then the check-in and boarding procedure is repeated in full with the second ticket. Sometimes you will need to move to a nearby terminal or even to another airport.
3. If you are late for the next flight, the ticket will be lost.

It is better for a passenger flying on an airplane for the first time, if possible, to choose a flight without transfers or with a connection on one ticket.

Everyone who periodically uses the services of airlines needs to know how long before departure the check-in for an aircraft flight begins and ends. This period of time may vary depending on the specific company, route, airport and other factors. Therefore, each time it is worth clarifying what time frame you need to meet.

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If it seems to a beginner that you can arrive at the airport exactly at the hour of departure, then this is a gross misconception. The fact is that with a paid ticket you will not be put on a plane right away, you will have to go through many check-in and check-in points before you are allowed on board. And for all procedures you need to allocate enough time.

What to do at the airport?

As soon as you arrive at the place, it is advisable to immediately find an electronic scoreboard. It contains all the information about the next flights:

• departure time;
• how long does the registration for the plane end;
• when it starts;
• exit number (gate);
• stands where the main procedure takes place, etc.

All these data are subject to change and do not always correspond to the information indicated on the purchased ticket. Therefore, it is worth checking with the current version on the scoreboard. First of all, you need to decide whether registration has begun, and at which counter it takes place.

It is important to have on hand all the documents necessary for the flight: passport, visa, ticket, insurance, other papers confirming benefits, birth certificate, relevant permits when traveling with animals or children. When you are traveling with a whole family or group, you need to present a package of documents from everyone at once, then there are more chances that you will be seated next to each other.

Registration stages

This procedure takes some time and involves the following items:

1. Check-in - the purchased ticket is exchanged for a boarding pass. At the same time, they choose a seat in the cabin and check in their luggage. You should always keep an eye on the available period for this process, since if you are late for it, you can not get on the plane.
2. Passport control - check whether all documents are in order.
3. Security service - here you need to go through a metal detector and enlighten the bag with a scanner or x-ray. In some cases, the inspection is more thorough.
4. customs control- is carried out only when crossing the state border. In this case, they establish whether there are things prohibited for export or import, and also require you to fill out a declaration. It is better to find out the list of allowed items carried in luggage in advance so that you do not have to leave valuables at the airport.
5. Landing - also has a time frame and is carried out at a certain exit. Therefore, immediately pay attention to where and when you need to follow in order to get on the plane.
6. Waiting - sometimes there is little time left to enjoy the shops duty free, cafeterias or just relax before the flight.

Registration deadlines

This procedure assumes that you are changing your ticket to a boarding pass. You can do this in several ways:

• at a special rack;
• via the Internet;
• at self-service kiosks.

It is always important to clarify in advance how much registration starts in each case. The usual period for domestic flights is 2-2.5 hours before departure, and ends 40 minutes before departure. This time should be enough to go through all the stages of registration and verification. It is important to have time to arrive at the airport and go to a special counter in order to get on board the aircraft, otherwise the check-in procedure is blocked.

If we are talking about an international flight, then the time is set differently. Usually the process of registration starts 3 hours and ends 45-60 minutes before departure. This is due to the fact that you need to go through more different checkpoints before being put on board the aircraft.

For online registration, the time frame is different. But even if you are going to complete the entire procedure in the standard mode at the airport, you need to clarify the period of available processing.

Sometimes, depending on various factors, it can be shifted in one direction or another. For example, when traveling from smaller airports in the provinces, check-in may end up to 20 minutes before the flight takes off. This is due to the fact that there is a smaller queue and all stages are faster and easier.

When making a trip through a charter, the time frame may also differ, as well as the general conditions of the flight. Therefore, you need to carefully monitor all information related to this issue, for example, on the website of the selected airline.

Standard procedure

Check-in at a regular counter at the airport mostly takes place 2-3 hours before departure. But you need to remember that the issuance of the boarding pass ends approximately 40 minutes before the departure of the aircraft. Upon arrival at the airport, you need to find the number of your flight indicated on the ticket on the electronic scoreboard and go to the appropriate check-in counter.

Please note that most often economy class, first and business class passengers occupy different queues and are issued separately from each other. At the same time, baggage is checked into the cargo hold and hand luggage is checked.

A tourist must present an internal or international passport, a purchased ticket or name a booking code to an airport employee when making an online purchase. If you are traveling abroad, then you will have to have insurance and a visa on hand. In some cases, you have to immediately show the itinerary receipt in reverse side.

Through the Internet

Modern technological progress makes it possible to register while sitting at home. To do this, it is enough to have a computer, tablet or phone connected to the World Wide Web. The advantages of this method are obvious:

1. You don't have to stand in line.
2. You can save time.
3. Available to choose comfortable spot in the salon and order Additional services.
4. There is no risk of losing a paper copy of the document.

Similarly to the purchase of an itinerary receipt for the selected flight, the registration procedure is also carried out. To do this, you need to go to the airline's website or a special resource designed for these purposes, open the required tab and enter all the information. You will have to provide your passport details, flight number, booking code or credit card with which the purchase was made.

After confirmation, a virtual copy of the boarding pass is sent to the mail or phone. It can be presented at the airport in electronic form, printed in a special device or on a printer at home. Sometimes such a document must have a special magnetic strip, then you can get it through self-check-in kiosks at the airport.

The convenience of this design lies in the fact that when traveling with only hand luggage, you significantly save time spent at the airport. And if you need to check in your luggage, then for people who have checked in online, there are separate counters with the inscription Baggage Drop Off. You just have to make sure that its weight and contents meet all the requirements of the airline.

Check-in via the Internet begins long before the standard procedure at the airport, usually 24 hours before departure. In some cases, this process can take up to 2-3 days, so the person will definitely find time to complete everything. Required documents. But even so, it is advisable to arrive at the place a little earlier, so that in case of any technical problems there is a chance to go through the standard procedure.

Please note that online check-in is not available when traveling:

• with small children;
• when accompanied by disabled people;
• in case of transportation of animals;
• for group flights, where there are more than nine participants;
• charter flights.

In such situations, you will still have to go through the standard registration procedure, as additional documents or checks are needed.

Most modern airports have already installed special machines that can check in a passenger. Here you can also make various changes, choose a seat in the cabin, check in luggage, etc. They look like a regular bank terminal, have a touch screen, and navigation is simple and accessible even for beginners.

In order to use this kiosk you need:

1. Have a paid itinerary receipt.
2. Passport, the details of which are entered in the appropriate fields.
3. An empty seat in the cabin is selected.
4. Registration is confirmed.
5. The boarding pass is printed.

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Please note that Russian airports do not always have such devices, so you need to ask about the possibility of self-check-in in advance. Terminals such as Pulkovo, Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo are provided with all the technical equipment for self-service and electronic check-in, but others may not have them.

Landing time

After passing through all the stages of registration for the flight, you find yourself in the waiting room. But even here you need to constantly monitor the time. Usually, the boarding pass indicates the gate number, that is, the exit to your aircraft. It is better to find out in advance where it is in order to accurately calculate the time when to go there.

Remember, if you are late for boarding due to your own fault, you will not be refunded for the ticket and you will have to look for another flight in order to get to the desired city. Usually the landing time starts 30-40 minutes and ends 10-20 minutes before departure. But it all depends on many factors.

For example, for domestic flights and in small towns where the number of passengers is minimal, boarding can be completed in 5-10 minutes. Large airports, on the other hand, set earlier time frames, since all tourists must get on the plane, and the queues here are long. In some cases, boarding ends 45 minutes before departure, as it is convenient for the company.

When walking through cafeterias and shops in the duty free zone, constantly follow the announcements on the electronic scoreboard, change the exit number to the gangway and the start and end times of boarding. The same information is duplicated over the loudspeaker so that passengers do not miss their flight.

Video: check-in for a flight long before departure.

Features of check-in with different airlines

The time frame and the availability of self-checkout depend largely on which carrier you are going to use, and at which airport the departure takes place:

• The base location for Aeroflot is Sheremetyevo. Check-in counters open 2 or 6 hours and close 40 minutes before departure. You can carry out the procedure in all the ways described.
• Rossiya Airlines operates most flights from Pulkovo or Vnukovo. Check-in starts 2 or 12 hours before the departure of the aircraft, but much depends on the specific flight and terminal.
• When using Pobeda services, you can also register at the counter or via the Internet. The procedure time is standard.
• « Ural Airlines» offer shorter processing times, and in the case of self-passage of the procedure, the available period is highly dependent on the city from which the flight will be made. For example, if it is Koltsovo (Yekaterinburg) or Domodedovo (Moscow), then check-in ends 1 hour before departure. In other cities, registration via the Internet will become impossible already 4 hours before.

When traveling abroad, you need to carefully study the local rules of the airports where you will be landing in the opposite direction. For example, the registration conditions in Turkish and European halls differ significantly from each other. Therefore, be interested in such moments in advance.

Tourists who are going to fly by plane for the first time very often do not know what to do at the airport. In fact, there is nothing terrible and complicated in registration and flights: everything happens according to the same scheme. We decided to introduce you to the main airport check-in rules and talk about some of the nuances of customs clearance.

So, you bought a ticket, you have a passport (or internal passport), visa, insurance and you can't wait to find out how to check in at the airport. First, be sure to make scanned copies of all your documents and place them in your mailbox so that you can access them from any computer if necessary. Also make photocopies of documents and keep them separate from the originals. Before you go to the airport, be sure to check all the documents and put them in an easily accessible place. If you purchased your ticket online, be sure to print it out to avoid unpleasant incidents.

Prepare all documents - you will need to present them at the counter

Pack your belongings, separating them into luggage and hand luggage. Consider the rules of the carrier company regarding cargo. Documents must be stored in transparent ziplock bags. Consider the allowance for liquids in hand luggage. Do not forget your bank card and cash (be sure to bring cash with you).

Arrival at the airport

Usually check-in starts 3 hours and ends 50-30 minutes before departure. If you are flying for the first time, then try to arrive at the airport early to understand the terminals and the principle of operation of the air gate.

Note:Many airports have check-in desks for late arrivals. They work almost until the very departure, but most likely you will have to pay a fine.

Remember that you are not going to the airport, but to the terminal. If in small cities this is the same thing, then in megacities the distance between the terminals can be very solid. The check-in time due to queues can be completely different - from half an hour to two hours. Don't expect to get through everything in 5 minutes - there are usually up to 10 percent late people on each flight, and everyone needs it "urgently".

Registration

Let's take a look in detail How is check-in at the airport? Upon arrival, the first thing to do is find the information board. It displays all the necessary information:

1. airline. Airline name.
2. flight. Current flight number.
3. Departure. Arrival point.
4. Sheduled - time of sending.
5. Counters — registration counter number.
6. Gate - the number of the "gate" (the platform from which the landing is carried out).
7. Status - the current state of the flight.

There can be several flight states:

• canceled (canceled);
• delayed;
• landing completed (gate closed);
• boarding in progress (check in);
• start time of the registration process (on-time).

The scoreboard shows all actual information about nearby flights

Find the flight number on your ticket and find out at which counter you need to check in, if the departure time has changed, if the flight you need is delayed. Then boldly approach the desired rack.

Note:each counter has flight information and point of arrival. If there is a long queue at your counter, and there is an empty business class nearby, then you can ask the staff to check you in at it. Usually there is no problem with this.

You need to provide the airline employee with your passport and ticket. In some cases, staff may ask you for a visa if you are flying to another country. Put your suitcase on the scales (make sure that there is no overweight). If you have large hand luggage, the airport staff can weigh it as well. A special sticker with a barcode will be stuck on the suitcase and taken away for further inspection. If you are flying with a transfer, your baggage will automatically be transferred from plane to plane. At the counter, you can ask the employee to put you in a certain place (near the window, on the aisle, closer to the beginning of the plane). In the event that passengers have not booked seats in advance, your request will be satisfied by issuing a boarding pass. If you are flying with a child, ask to sit at the aisle - it will be easier for you to get up. Also at the counter you will receive a tag, according to which you can pick up your luggage.

Flight information is duplicated at the check-in desk

Note:do not allow overload in luggage and hand luggage. Some carriers look at it through their fingers, but most will fine you even for an excess of 100 grams.

After passing the counter, you should have a boarding pass and a tear-off tag with information about the cargo in your hands. On this registration is considered completed and you pass for further inspection by the security service. The boarding pass indicates not only the place where you will board, but also the number of the gates (exit) from which the aircraft will be boarded. Be sure to find out how long does it take to check in for a plane? so as not to miss the flight.

Landing

After passing through the check-in counter, you will be taken to passport control. You will need to show your passport, visa and boarding pass to the airport officer. Here, your hand luggage will be “enlightened” and, if necessary, checked, and you will be asked to pass through the frame of a metal detector. Security personnel will ask you questions about drugs, explosives, or weapons. It is strictly not recommended to joke with them - they can remove you from the flight and even start criminal proceedings.

Note:many airports operate a corridor customs inspection system. Choose the green channel if you are not transporting any dangerous goods or items that require a mandatory declaration.

After passing the inspection, you will enter the “open area”. There are cafes, waiting rooms, shops duty free, sockets for recharging mobile devices. When the speakerphone announces boarding for your flight, you need to go to the “gate” indicated on the boarding pass. Present it to the airport employee - she will tear off the spine from it and return it to you. Keep your boarding pass until the end of your flight. After that, you board the plane and go to your destination.

Green corridor - for those who have nothing to declare

Flying in an airplane is an exciting experience for many people. This is especially true for the first flight, when a person does not know what to do and where to go. In order not to rush around the entire airport in search of the necessary place, it is worthwhile to study in advance what actions will need to be taken for check-in and boarding. There are a number of requirements for passengers flying domestic and international flight. In the latter case, the requirements are much higher.

What is a boarding pass and where to get it

A boarding pass is a document that confirms the right to board an aircraft. It can be obtained after registration. It can be passed in mode or in the airport building. If the passenger decides to check in via the Internet, the ticket will be available for printing from a PC or other mobile device. Then it will need to be printed out for presentation to specialists at a special counter. If the document is damaged or lost for some reason, you can print it again.

The ticket contains the following information:

1. Flight number.
2. The number and location of the seat in the aircraft cabin.
3. The time when boarding starts and ends.
4. Exit number for passing passengers to the plane.

Important! The boarding pass and passport should always be at hand so that the airport security staff can make sure that you are a passenger, and not a random person who decided to walk around the terminal.

Registration procedure

The possession of a plane ticket is the right to use the flight. But the right may or may not be exercised. That is why, in order to board an airliner, you need to go through pre-registration and get a boarding pass. Here is what is included in it:

Sometimes this whole process takes a long time. That is why it is recommended to arrive at the airport 3-4 hours before departure, despite the fact that check-in starts 2 hours before.

Important! If you are late for, then you can go through it at a special counter for latecomers. But this service is relevant for those who did not have time to register and came a few minutes after the end of the registration process. If this happens after 15-20 minutes, then boarding the airliner will be denied.

If the airline's rules imply the ability to return or change an unused ticket for another one, you should use this right. However, this is rarely true for Russia. But American airlines allow you to board the next plane that flies to the city you need, despite being late for the plane where the ticket was purchased.

How to register online

Many people register online today. It's much faster and easier. In addition, there is no need to waste time waiting at the airport. People who pass electronic registration, often arrive at the airport building an hour later than the recommended time.

To complete the procedure, you will need to go to the official website of the airline and select the required flight. It is there in a special window you can register. Some airlines accept a photo of a boarding pass from a phone, but this is not always the case. It is worth clarifying in advance the possibility of providing a picture.

How used to be a passenger will be registered, the more likely he is to get the best place. It usually starts the day before departure. Some operators open it 2-3 days before departure. It closes in 45 minutes.

Important features of boarding passengers

The boarding pass contains all the necessary information for passengers. In order to avoid problems during landing, it is recommended to approach the desired gate in 5-10 minutes. You also need to make sure that the gate and landing time are correct.

Passengers will be required to present their passport and boarding pass at the time of boarding. And if we are talking about an international flight, then also a visa and a passport. After passing through the gate, boarding the aircraft. It is made by delivery by bus or through a special sleeve that connects the aircraft to the terminal. On board, flight attendants will help you find the right seat and tell you how to behave during takeoff, landing and the flight itself.

Time frame

Not all airports start and finish boarding at the same time. However, there are some rules that are relevant for all airport terminals. Below is a table with an approximate schedule.

It all depends on the traffic flow. The larger it is, the more time is allotted for check-in and boarding.

Rules of conduct at the airport for beginners

Arriving at, no need to panic. If this is your first flight, then follow the information boards and various signs. If they are not enough, then you can contact the airport security specialists. They will help you figure out where to go, as well as tell you how to read the information on the scoreboard. It is recommended to read a few useful articles to develop a clear plan of action.

Here's what to do when you get to the airport:

1. Initially, you need to study the information on the scoreboard and find your flight in order to understand what is currently happening with it and when boarding begins.
2. Familiarize yourself with the map of the airport in order to plan in advance the route that you need to follow.
3. Before approaching the check-in counter, you should prepare all the necessary documents, which include tickets and a passport. If the whole family goes on a flight, then it is better to submit all the documents at once, and not to check in for each one individually.
4. Passengers flying in business class are served at a special counter, where service takes place out of turn.

What to do when you have free time

Today, airports have many different opportunities for passengers to keep themselves busy. These include the following:

1. Shopping. There are really many different kiosks and shops in the airport building where you can buy various goods or just look at the assortment. Prices are usually very high due to the almost complete lack of competition.
2. Possibility to relax in the cafe.
3. Read a book, newspaper or magazine. If there is no desire to buy them, then you can take them for free at special racks.
4. Use Wi-Fi to work or just surf the Internet to kill time.
5. Go to duty free.

For young mothers there is a children's room where you can change your baby's clothes and do all the necessary procedures. Usually, doctors, including pediatricians, work in airport buildings. Therefore, if there is any suspicion of a health condition, you can contact them. Medical assistance is provided free of charge.

Additional Information

There are no uniform baggage requirements. Therefore, you need to familiarize yourself with them in advance when buying a ticket in a particular airline. It is also worth familiarizing yourself with the requirements for boarding an aircraft in advance. The maximum weight of luggage in some companies may be 50 kilograms. The minimum weight is 20 kg.

It is forbidden to carry:

1. Various kinds of gases.
2. Explosives and ammunition.
3. Steel arms.
4. Materials that can easily catch fire.
5. Items with a strong magnetic field.
6. Mercury.

To prevent the transport of prohibited substances, it is necessary to pass a security check. It is forbidden to carry water and a number of other items in which you can easily carry prohibited items.

Pregnant women must provide a certificate from a doctor, which confirms the ability to endure the stress associated with flights.

Thus, in order to be in time for everything, you need to arrive in advance. Check-in starts in a couple of hours, and landing, depending on the size of the terminal, in 40-60 minutes.

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