How it works:
- Begin check-in online or on the app.
- Select the number of bags to check and pay if needed.
- Download your boarding pass or print it at home.
- Scan your boarding pass at the kiosk for Express Bag Tags.
- Tag your bags and take them to Bag Drop.
With web check-in, all required processes are handled online in advance, except for the physical bag drop at the airport. The only reason you have to wait in line at the airport is to drop off your luggage (bag drop).
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But in general, the earliest time you can check your bags is 2-4 hours before flight time. Some may allow up to 6 hours, but most international flights won't accept check-in earlier than that.
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Upon check in, your checked baggage will be provided to TSA for security screening. Once the screening process has completed, your airline will transport your checked baggage on your respective flight as well as deliver it to the baggage claim area.
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When you're traveling within the United States, we make the suggestion to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to departure. For most airports, you must be checked in at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time are listed below, Go to footer note).
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For a short-haul flight where you are only taking hand luggage, checking in online saves a lot of time and is therefore much better than checking in at the airport. If, on the other hand, you have to check in bulky luggage, it is better to use the classic check-in at the airport for security reasons.
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