When does check-in for the flight close? Online check-in for a flight - what are the advantages and how to do it

In order to find out how long it takes to check in for a plane, you need to carefully study the information about this procedure. You can find information by visiting the website of your tour operator or the airport from which you are departing. To avoid being late, you can also take into account how early registration starts.

At the airport, the traveler must find a sign indicating “Departures.”

Particular attention should be paid to the following data:

• Flight no.
• "The plane took off."
• The name of the air carrier.
• "Registration is complete."
• Registration desk no.
• “Hurry up.”
• Departure time (expected/scheduled).
• Gate departure opening.
• Flight direction.
• "Is the flight delayed".
• Boarding platform number.
• Flight cancellation.
• "There will be no delay."
• “The registration procedure continues.”
• Open gate no.

Registration desk

The special counter at which travelers are registered is subordinate to the air carrier. It may also depend on the type of aircraft.

Business-class always has its own counter. If there is none, the traveler may ask to move to another counter. A pass to a counter other than your own is a first or business class ticket.

When registering, you must present a package of documentation prepared in advance, as well as an air ticket. If several friends are traveling, all certificates must be submitted at once. In this case, the seats will be nearby.

Start and finish of the registration procedure

Check-in for an airplane flight begins: 2 hours before departure (travel within the country); in 2.5 hours (international travel). Check-in close: 30–40 minutes before departure.

There are exceptional cases when registration is extended for another 20 minutes.

You can pre-register 23–24 hours before departure.

At Domodedovo airport

How long does registration begin and end? For domestic flights: start time is within 70–120 minutes, for international flights – from 120 to 180 minutes.

The process is completed 40 minutes before departure.

The same information is relevant for everyone who wants to register in Pulkovo.

At Sheremetyevo airport

How long before departure does check-in begin and end? For domestic flights, it opens 120 minutes and ends half an hour before departure.

Depending on the specific situation, the time may vary. It is always agreed with the airline.

Electronic registration

You don't have to worry when check-in for your flight opens. The online service is available 24 hours a day. You can use it without leaving your home.

The essence of the procedure is that the traveler fills out a short form and receives a boarding pass online. It is printed and presented upon departure.

It can be printed on either a black-and-white or color printer. The main criterion is good quality.

After completing electronic check-in, you need to print your boarding pass.

The instructions look like this:

1. Select registration flight (booking code, ticket number, loyalty program number).
2. Write your last name (in Latin).
3. Check all entered data.
4. Select passengers (all persons who need to be registered are listed).
5. Enter the passenger card number (relevant for passengers who are members of the Aeroflot-Bonus program).
6. Select seats.

After this, registration is considered complete. The traveler will need to print out their boarding pass and present it at the check-in counter.

At Transaero

Electronic check-in for flights is available 24 + 6 hours before departure. It ends 60 minutes before departure. Persons flying from Russia to the United States are required to register at least 240 minutes before the departure of the aircraft.

Confirmation of passport details at the registration desk is required for those arriving from the following locations:

• Beijing;
• Bangkok.

How to behave at the airport

In Utair

Registration begins 36 minutes and ends 45 minutes before aircraft departure.

Online check-in is not available for the following airports and destinations:

• "Soviet";
• "Beloyarsky";
• "Let's play";
• "Khujand";
• Heraklion - Moscow;
• Barcelona;
• Talakan.

The online check-in service is not available to passengers on codeshare flights (numbers UT-4000-UT-9999).

Registration rules for Utair

To complete online registration, you must register on the site and activate your account. If the traveler already has a personal account on the site, he needs to click on the “Login” button and indicate his e-mail, phone number or STATUS card. Then you need to click on the “Get code” button - it will instantly arrive by email or SMS.

You can change or return your ticket after checking in online 50 minutes before departure. When canceling registration, you must indicate:

• Last name.
• Registration number (indicated on the boarding pass).
• Flight no.
• Verification parameter (order number, ticket or passport).
• Departure number.

After canceling your registration, you can register again. Money for the service of choosing a seat with extra legroom is not refundable upon cancellation.

When boarding, you must have your boarding pass with you. If it is not there, then 50 minutes before departure you must go to any of the airport check-in counters.

At S7 Airlines

You can register for a flight online with the company half an hour before departure. Registration ends 50 minutes before aircraft departure.

The instructions look like this:

1. Go to the S7 Airlines website.
2. Select the “Check in for flight” section.
3. Go through identification (indicate the data from the itinerary receipt, write your last name in Latin).
4. Select passengers.
5. Read the list of items that are prohibited for transportation.

You can check in for a flight online with S7 Airlines half an hour before departure

After this, registration is considered complete. A seat on the plane is assigned to the traveler automatically.

If you want to change it, you need to click on the corresponding button. This service is paid for everyone except status participants of the S7 Priority program.

Print the coupon. If it is not immediately possible, you are allowed to do this at the airport. The passenger will need to go to the self-service terminal (green) and use the QR code to touch the device to the reader.

You can check in for a flight not only using a PC. Today this design is available to all owners of S7 mobile applications.

Online check-in is not available if you purchased an air ticket or made changes to it less than 24 hours before departure.

In this case, registration must be completed in person.

They always try to arrive at the airport in advance - in order to have time to check in for the flight, go through all stages of security, check in luggage and, possibly, go to duty-free (duty-free stores).

What documents are needed for the flight?

At the airport you will need at least two documents - a passport and a ticket (paper or electronic). For flights within Russia you need an internal passport, and for international flights - a foreign one.

If you are flying abroad, you will most likely need a visa. It can be obtained at the embassy or visa center, and it is better to do this in advance (for example, you should take care of obtaining a Schengen visa several weeks before your trip). However, there are a number of states that issue visas upon a person’s arrival in the country. For example, an Egyptian visa is simply a stamp in your passport that is given to you at passport control. And some countries, for example Israel, have generally established a visa-free regime with Russia.

If you are flying with a transfer, be sure to check if you will need a transit visa. It also needs to be completed in advance.

Electronic check-in

Some airlines allow you to check in for a plane online. Just like at the airport, you provide the system with your details and receive a boarding pass. This can be done on the airline's website and sometimes on the airport's website.

Benefits of online registration:

• Check-in usually begins a day before departure, so you can complete it whenever it suits you.
• You do not need to arrive at the airport in advance and stand in line to check in.
• You issue your boarding pass in advance, which means you can get the most comfortable seats in the cabin.
• If you forget or lose your boarding pass, you can print it at the airport (however, some airlines charge a fee for this service).

Electronic check-in is not available at all airports or on all flights. You will have to register in the usual way in some other situations: if you are traveling with a baby on a free ticket, you are accompanying a person with disabilities, you are carrying animals or works of art.

What can you take on a plane?

All passenger belongings are divided into checked luggage - the one that is handed over at the check-in counter - and hand luggage, which is taken into the cabin. The weight, size and number of seats for both are always strictly limited - before the flight you need to carefully study the rules on the airline’s website.

Sometimes the cost of baggage transportation is included in the ticket price. Usually in this case we are talking about one suitcase - you will have to pay extra for the second. However, most often airlines offer two ticket options - for those who plan to fly with luggage and for those who plan to take only hand luggage.

Low-cost airlines most often offer to pay for luggage separately. This can be done when purchasing a ticket or already at the airport. Some low-cost airlines do the opposite: they charge an additional fee for carry-on luggage, rather than for checked luggage.

There is no single global standard for what you can and cannot take on a plane: the rules depend on the country and the airline. But there are restrictions that apply to most airlines.

For example, here is a list of things that are strictly forbidden to be carried either in hand luggage or checked luggage:

• explosives, explosives and objects stuffed with them;
• compressed and liquefied gases;
• flammable liquids;
• flammable solids;
• oxidizing substances and organic peroxides;
• toxic substances;
• radioactive materials;
• caustic and corrosive substances;
• poisonous and poisonous substances;
• weapon.

You can usually carry any items in your luggage other than those listed above.

With hand luggage things are more complicated. If you are in doubt whether you can take an item on board, be sure to check. Most airlines allow you to take:

• handbag or folder for papers;
• printed publications for in-flight reading;
• food for the child;
• baby travel cradle;
• umbrella or cane;
• coat or raincoat;
• if necessary - a folding stroller, a folding wheelchair, crutches.

• medical thermometer;
• disposable lighter;
• non-hazardous liquids, gels and aerosols (in containers no more than 100 ml) in a securely closed transparent plastic bag with a total volume of no more than a liter;
• liquids purchased at duty-free in a closed plastic bag (it must contain confirmation that it was purchased at duty-free on the day of the flight).

Please note that these rules (and especially the rules for carrying liquids) are subject to change. In addition, the airport administration and the airline may impose other restrictions.

What stages of inspection do you need to go through at the airport?

Wherever you fly, before boarding the plane, you will have to go through a security inspection (special control). This is a mandatory rule at all airports. The purpose of the search is to check that you are not carrying anything prohibited in your luggage or hand luggage.

Depending on the airport, baggage may be checked in front of the passenger or without his participation. If you receive your boarding pass and check your luggage at the same time, it will be checked without you. Only your hand luggage will be searched in front of you - immediately before boarding the plane. In other cases, passengers are first checked in and then undergo special control. In this case, everything you are carrying will be checked in front of you.

Many airports have additional metal detectors installed at the entrance. Be aware that there may be a queue in front of them.

Before international flights, customs control is usually carried out first, then registration, followed by passport and visa control. Upon arrival, this happens in the reverse order: first through passport control, and then, after receiving your luggage, through customs. Upon arrival in the country, customs control goes through those who have something to declare (for example, a large amount of cash or a chest of gold) - such passengers are sent through the red corridor, the rest pass through the green corridor without additional inspection.

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled

If the plane is very delayed and you risk not having time to make a transfer, you need to contact an airline representative. Find out from him the reason for the delay and the estimated departure time. If the weather conditions are not the issue, ask to be put on another suitable flight of the same airline. You must be provided with a seat at no extra charge as soon as possible.

If your flight is delayed by more than two hours due to the airline's fault, you can receive a food voucher at the airport. And if the plane is even more late (more than 6 hours at night or 8 during the day), you should not only be fed, but also placed in a hotel. In a number of countries, including Russia and the European Union, these standards are established by law.

If the airline did not provide you with meals and a hotel room, keep all receipts for meals, hotel rooms, and taxis to and from the airport. The air carrier will have to compensate you for all these expenses. Don't forget to ask for proof of the flight delay - this could be a stamp on your ticket or a certificate. These rules apply to both scheduled and charter flights.

Is it possible to spend the night at the airport?

If you are flying with a connection and the flights are very far apart, you may have to spend the night somewhere. Sometimes this can be done at an airport hotel or even at the airport itself (for example, in Moscow Sheremetyevo there is a capsule hotel). But there are airports where all passengers will be asked to leave the waiting area overnight. Then you will have to spend the night in the city. Before such a trip, do not forget to check the airport operating hours and, if necessary, obtain a visa from the country where you are going to spend the night.

Please note that overnight flights are not very convenient, but are usually cheap.

Is it possible to smoke at the airport

At airports you can only smoke in designated smoking rooms. But they are not available everywhere.

How many hours before departure should you arrive at the airport?

If you don't like to rush, it is better to arrive at the airport at the beginning of check-in. That is, approximately three hours before departure abroad and two if you are flying on a domestic flight.

For flights of many airlines you can check in in advance - on the Internet or at the train station. Then you can come later.

There are also complicating factors - for example, if you are carrying animals or unusual luggage with you, or there is rush hour on the roads or at the airport. Then it is advisable to arrive earlier.

If you are traveling with a group and would like to sit in adjacent seats on the plane, you should also arrive at the start of check-in.

Express to the airport

In some cities, you can get to the airport by comfortable high-speed train. It runs between the city and the airport without stops (or almost without them). Express trains run:

• from Moscow airports and back (Vnukovo - Kyiv railway station, Sheremetyevo - Belorussky railway station, Domodedovo - Paveletsky railway station);
• from Knevichi airport to Vladivostok station and back (with stops Second Rechka, Ugolnaya and Artyom).

The trains have economy and business class carriages. In business class, passengers travel in more comfortable seats, and in addition, during the trip they are offered printed materials and soft drinks.

If you decide to use air transportation services, you will have to take into account some features related to check-in for your flight. Completely different rules apply here compared to land transport. If you do not take these nuances into account, you may simply be left behind.

Registration procedure

Even if you have a ticket in hand, this does not guarantee presence on board the aircraft. To get there, you need to pre-register and receive a boarding pass in exchange for a ticket. The check-in procedure for a flight also includes other aspects that cannot be circumvented.

• First, all passengers are registered at the airport at a specially designated counter (or at a self-check-in terminal), if they did not have time to go through the online procedure in advance;
• Then the weight and dimensions of the luggage, which will fly separately, are checked. If there is a deviation from the norm, a fee will be charged for the excess quantity. The passenger is given 2 coupons: the 1st is attached to the luggage, which is immediately checked in, the 2nd remains in his hands (they receive the luggage at the point of arrival);

• Then the passenger must go through passport control, which is mandatory when flying abroad;
• If an international flight is involved, you will also need customs inspection, which can be completed both before and after check-in;
• Immediately before boarding the plane (when passing to the departure waiting area), passengers' hand luggage is also inspected by the airport security service.

All these procedures carried out before flights take a lot of time due to forced standing in queues, which should be taken into account when deciding when is the best time to arrive at the airport. Another point that needs to be taken into account is whether it is necessary to do additional packing of the luggage so that it arrives intact (this will also require extra time).

To ensure that all passengers have time to complete travel processing, start and end time standards are established. The sooner travelers are at the check-in counter, the better their chances of boarding the airliner. But those who are late should not despair - there will be an appropriate counter for them (provided that the passenger showed up not a few minutes after registration closed, but 15-20 minutes before the end of the procedure).

If a passenger did not check in because he did not have time or forgot how long it takes to check in for the plane, he will not get on board, but he still has the opportunity to get his money back by returning an unused ticket or changing it to the next flight (if this is imply fare rules).

Online registration

You can make the registration procedure easier by using the Internet service. Each airline has its own website, which provides not only information about flights, but also when check-in begins and ends. In the window that opens, you can quickly register yourself and your luggage without leaving your home, and also choose a comfortable seat on the plane. To do this, you must have a ticket for a specific flight (or its electronic version).

You can print your boarding pass at home or do it upon arrival at the airport at the self-check-in counter. A convenient option is to receive a photo of your boarding pass on your mobile phone. This opportunity will speed up the completion of all other stages of inspection, because there is no longer any need to approach the registrar. If you were unable to print the registration card the first time, you can try again by selecting the “Reprint” option.

To have a better chance of getting advantageous seats on the plane, it is better to start online check-in early. Information about how many hours before departure this procedure will begin and what time it will end can be easily obtained here on the company’s website. Most airlines begin online check-in 24 hours in advance, but there are some that open access in 2-3 days.

Virtual check-in can close, like the real one, 45 minutes before departure (as is practiced by Aeroflot), or maybe an hour - it all depends on the company. But this does not mean that you need to wait until the last minute, because you also need to take into account the time it takes to get to the airport (and here any unforeseen situations may arise).

Note! Online check-in is a good opportunity to avoid the queue while already at the station if you have a laptop with you.

A period of time

Check-in time covers the entire flow of passengers who have already purchased tickets for the flight. But even this document will not save you if one of the tourists is late and appears at the airport after registration has completed. Although there are exceptions to any rule - at the discretion of the airline representative, who is required to be located near the check-in counter.

This is allowed if boarding has not yet been completed. It will continue until all registered passengers are on board. Up to 45 minutes are allotted for this, since travelers still encounter a duty-free zone along the way, where passengers can get stuck at some kiosk.

To avoid any mishaps with your flight, it is better to arrive at the airport long before the end of check-in. The exact time it closes can be found on the airline’s website or by calling the airport information desk. You should not rely on the knowledge of your friends, because there are many nuances in this issue, and they are associated with various factors.

Airports

Each airport has its own check-in rules, which differ from each other. The lower the passenger flow, the less time is spent on registration. At small airports, the procedure begins 1 hour before departure, and it closes 20 minutes. At large airports there is always a large influx of passengers, and in order to process them all, it will take more time to register.

If we consider the Moscow “air gate”, then at Sheremetyevo (as well as at Domodedovo) check-in at the airport for international flights begins 2.5-3 hours before departure and ends 40 minutes before departure, and at Vnukovo it opens 2 hours before and closes 2 hours before departure. 30-40 min.

Airlines

Airlines may have their own requirements, and they do not always coincide with the airport regime. Here, the significance of the route is also taken into account - international or domestic, charter or regular. It also matters whether the passenger uses the services of a low-cost airline or chooses a more cost-effective option.

• Check-in for domestic flights is faster, as there is no need for customs inspection. And sometimes the procedures end later – 20 minutes before departure;
• Charter flights are launched between regular flights, so priority in check-in is given to passengers of recent movements. If there is a disruption in the schedule, the charter flight will be shifted. Tour operators are responsible for issuing tickets for these flights. They also determine when the client should arrive at the airport for check-in;
• Low-cost flights are often delayed, but you shouldn’t rely on this and delay check-in. It is better to arrive in advance and go through all the procedures in order to be able to take a more comfortable seat if you are not satisfied with the option on the boarding pass (this is possible on a board that is not fully loaded).

You can also be late with online registration if you use the services of low-cost airlines. They usually close check-in for a flight 3-4 hours before the scheduled departure. For many companies this time is shorter - 1 hour or 45 minutes before the flight.

How not to turn registration into a nightmare

Experienced passengers already know all the nuances associated with the upcoming flight, so they feel at ease in the airport building. It’s more difficult for newcomers - they get lost in the diverse stream of similar travelers. Even if you arrive at the airport in advance, you may not have time to check in if you panic and miss the moment when check-in ends.

Note! Only balance and prudence will help you cope with the situation. In order not to panic, you need to develop a plan of your actions in advance and know exactly how long before the landing begins.

• When you arrive at the airport, the first thing you need to do is look around for the board. This will help you understand which direction to register you should take. It will not be difficult to decide - just find your flight number on the board (it is indicated on the ticket);

• If you don’t know your way around the airport building, you can find information stands that display maps of the station. They will definitely indicate the registration area;
• As a backup option, contact any port employee who catches your eye. He will definitely help with the search;
• Having reached the counter, you should not immediately rush to register - it is better to first prepare the necessary documents (passports, children's birth certificates, tickets). When the whole family or company goes on a flight, documents must be submitted as a group in order to get seats next to each other;
• For passengers traveling in first or business class, check-in at the airport is carried out at a separate counter. If they do not have one, then they have a priority right to receive registration out of turn.

Important! If you don't know what to do next, contact the registrar and ask them to explain your next steps.

When you reach the duty-free zone, you should not get carried away by the offers there, so as not to be late for boarding and not to make other passengers wait for you.

If you have free time before departure

Having found out how long it takes to check in for a plane, and managed to complete it and all further procedures on time, the passenger realizes that he still has a lot of free time before departure. You shouldn’t complain about this - it’s better to think about what you can do while you wait. Experienced passengers are already prepared for this situation, but beginners can be given several recommendations. They will also be useful for those who arrived at the airport long before check-in began:

• You can keep yourself busy with “excursions” to the shops operating at the airport. Even if you don’t plan to buy anything, this option will help pass the time;
• It’s worth relaxing before check-in is completed by relaxing in a cozy cafe, and at the same time having a snack while waiting for your flight. At international airports, such establishments offer a large selection of fresh, good quality food;
• If, while preparing for the flight, you were unable to grab an interesting book from home, you can buy it at the station (or a couple of interesting magazines);
• A passenger with a laptop is more fortunate - he can chat on the Internet while waiting. Some airports have a free Wi-Fi zone;
• For mothers traveling with small children, there is a rest room where you can not only change the baby, but also give him the opportunity to sleep a little;
• There is also a corner at the airport to entertain little passengers. Playgrounds will distract them from tedious waiting and relieve them of the need to be capricious;
• A number of airports also have paid rooms for adult passengers, equipped with comfortable beds. If you don’t want to sleep, you can watch TV;
• Many passengers on international flights prefer to walk through the duty-free zone, where many interesting duty-free goods are sold.

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Checking in for a flight at the airport

As soon as you enter the airport building, look for the electronic signage and, if necessary, baggage carts.

The electronic board is usually located not far from the entrance to the airport. You need to find your flight on the board - usually the flights on the board are arranged in order of departure. If your flight is not yet displayed on the board, this means that check-in has not yet begun and you should just wait a little. If check-in for a flight has already begun, you will see a corresponding mark on the board. The check-in counter numbers for your flight will also be indicated there. Prepare your passport, tickets and go to the check-in counters.

Check-in for domestic flights

• carried out at the domestic air terminal
• Check-in begins 1.5-2 hours and ends 30 minutes before departure.

Check-in for international flights

• carried out at the international air terminal
• starts 2.5-3 hours and also ends 40 minutes before departure time.

Business and First Class passengers always check in at separate counters or out of line. You will be given a boarding pass at the check-in counters. It will contain your seat number on the plane and your gate number. Your luggage will be weighed, a special tag will be attached to it and sent to the conveyor belt, and you will receive a baggage receipt.

On your way to the exit you will need to go through customs and passport control.

Electronic check-in for a plane

How to check in for a flight automatically online

You can check in for a flight online on the websites of airlines, major airports and air ticket sales services. Air passengers flying from almost all major airports now already have this opportunity.

Ticket Aero also provides its customers with the service of online check-in for flights and selection of seats in the aircraft cabin. The service becomes available immediately after the plane ticket is booked.

We will automatically check you in for your flight as soon as online check-in begins. After successful registration, we will send boarding passes by e-mail (you will need this document to board the plane). At the airport you will only need to check in your luggage and board the plane. We will try to seat you by the window or by the aisle if there are free seats.

Before using the Internet check-in for a flight on the airline or airport website, check the start and end times of check-in. You can find out the exact opening time of online check-in on the airline’s website or by phone. As a rule, online check-in begins one day before and ends 90 minutes before flight departure.

1. Go to the website of the airport from which your flight departs.
2. Open the section on the website called “online registration”, “web registration”, etc.
3. Find your airline in the list of airlines that allow their passengers to check in online.
4. In the registration window that opens, fill in the appropriate fields of the form: indicate your flight number, air ticket number, departure date, your passport details, luggage availability, etc.
5. Check the details entered in the form and select the seat you want to occupy on the plane.
6. Check in and receive your boarding pass in the form of a barcode on the electronic device (smartphone, tablet, other devices) specified when booking your ticket. During pre-flight security, airport security will scan your boarding pass from the device screen. If desired, you can print out your electronic boarding pass and present it at security.

   Attention! Not all airports in Russia have the necessary equipment installed to work with electronic boarding passes. In this case, you must present a printed boarding pass.

How to check in for a flight using a mobile phone or tablet

If your phone or tablet has internet browser capability, you can also check in for your flight online. Filling out personal data is carried out in the same way as registering using a computer. But in this case, instead of sending the boarding pass for printing, the system will send an SMS to your mobile device, which will contain a matrix (two-dimensional) barcode.

After arriving at the airport, you must present your electronic boarding pass on electronic media or in printed form during security screening.

Electronic check-in at the airport through the terminal

You can read more about how electronic online check-in for a plane takes place.

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

So, you bought a ticket, you have a foreign passport (or internal passport), a 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 on your mailbox so that you can access them from any computer if necessary. Also make photocopies of the documents and store them separately from the original ones. Before going to the airport, be sure to check that you have all your documents and place them in an easily accessible place. If you purchased a 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, dividing them into luggage and carry-on luggage. Consider the carrier company's rules regarding cargo. Documents must be stored in transparent ziplock bags. Please pay attention to the rules for carrying liquids in hand luggage. Don't forget your bank card and cash (be sure to bring cash with you).

Arrival at the airport

Registration usually starts 3 hours before departure and ends 50-30 minutes before departure. If you are flying for the first time, try to arrive at the airport early to understand the terminals and how the air gates work.

Note:Many airports have check-in counters for late arrivals. They work almost until 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 terminals can be very significant. The registration time due to queues can be completely different - from half an hour to two hours. Don’t expect that you will get through everything in 5 minutes - the number of people who are late is usually up to 10 percent for each flight, and everyone needs it “urgently”.

Registration

Let's take a closer look, How does check-in at the airport take place? 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. Scheduled—sending time.
5. Counters—registration counter number.
6. Gate — number of the “gate” (the platform from which landing is carried out).
7. Status — current flight status.

There can be several flight states:

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

The display contains all the current information about nearby flights

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

Note:Each counter displays flight information and arrival point. If there is a long line at your counter and there is an empty business class seat nearby, you can ask the staff to check you in there. 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. Place your suitcase on the scale (be careful not to overweight). If you have large hand luggage, airport staff can weigh it too. A special sticker with a barcode will be placed on the suitcase and taken away for subsequent inspection. If you are flying with a connecting flight, your baggage will be automatically transferred from plane to plane. At the counter, you can ask the employee to seat you in a certain place (by the window, on the aisle, closer to the front of the plane). If passengers have not booked seats in advance, your request will be satisfied by issuing a boarding pass. If you're flying with a child, ask to sit next to the aisle to make it easier for you to get up. You will also receive a tag at the counter that you can use to pick up your luggage.

Flight information is duplicated at the check-in counter

Note:Avoid overloading your luggage and carry-on luggage. Some carriers turn a blind eye to it, but most will fine you even for being overweight by 100 grams.

After passing through the counter, you should have your boarding pass and a tear-off tag with cargo information in your hands. At this point, registration is considered complete and you are subject to further inspection by the security service. The boarding pass indicates not only the seat where you will board, but also the gate number from which you will board the aircraft. Be sure to find out How long does it take to check in for a plane? so as not to miss your flight.

Landing

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

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

After passing the inspection, you will be taken to the “open area”. There are cafes, waiting rooms, duty-free shops, and sockets for charging mobile devices. When your flight is boarded over the loudspeaker, you must go to the “gate” indicated on your boarding pass. Show it to the airport employee - she will tear off the spine 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