What is curbside check in?

Use curbside check-in Curbside check-in is a convenient way to check in for your flight, get your seat assignment and boarding pass and check your bags at the airport. You can use this option if you: Have a confirmed ticket / reservation (including Basic Economy) Are using a credit or debit card to pay bag charges.



Curbside check-in is a convenient service offered at many major airports that allows passengers to bypass the main ticket counter lines inside the terminal. Upon arriving at the airport's departure level (the "curb"), travelers can check their luggage and obtain their boarding passes with a skycap or airline representative stationed right outside the entrance. This service is primarily used by passengers on domestic flights who have already confirmed their reservations and are paying for bag fees with a credit or debit card. While the service itself is often free (or carries a small nominal fee of around $4–$5 per bag), it is customary and highly expected to tip the skycap—usually $2 to $5 per bag—as they provide a labor-intensive service that saves the passenger from hauling heavy suitcases through the crowded terminal. It is an ideal option for families with small children or travelers with excessive luggage who want to streamline their airport experience and proceed directly to the security checkpoint.

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Generally, the extra cost to check luggage at the curb versus at the ticket counter is $0 to $3 per bag. The only additional charge is $1 or $2 per bag for a tip. Depending on your traveling logistics, $1 to $5 might be just the right price to preserve your sanity on your way to your gate.

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For drivers spending the majority of the day with you, as is the case with a limo or moving between airports, hotels, and events, 10 to 15 percent of the total bill is custom. You may find drivers go above and beyond and provide extra service to ensure safety or comfort.

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Checking in online is far more convenient than checking in at the airport. However, if you have to check in special luggage such as bulky goods or a pet, you should rather use the classic method.

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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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The General Guideline for How Early You Should Get to the Airport. Generally speaking, most airlines advise that you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to a domestic flight, and at least 3 hours prior to an international flight.

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Aim to leave 5 to 10% of your bill as a tip, even when ordering takeout. If you can leave more, your servers and favorite restaurants will be grateful. Hungry?

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Just as in Japan, it is not customary to tip in China. Tipping in China is generally uncommon and can even be considered rude or embarrassing in some circumstances so when taking a taxi, enjoying a refreshing drink or tucking into a delicious meal there's no requirement to leave any gratuities.

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The amount is up to you — and, no, a handful of change is not an insult, or shouldn't be — but if you're a regular somewhere and want to keep getting especially good service, it's probably not a bad idea to throw something in the can.

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For rides that cost more than $33, a tip of 20 percent to 30 percent is considered appropriate. Generally, if you are going to the airport, the practice is to give a higher tip, particularly if the driver has assisted you with your luggage or gotten you to the terminal during an especially busy time of day.

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Tip $1-5 per bag when you are escorted to your room (especially if your luggage is heavy or they prepare your room or show you around). Tip the same if you request bell staff service checking out. Tip $1-2 for getting a taxi. If they unload your luggage, tip in proportion to the amount and weight.

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Being taken only from the check-in counter to the boarding gate, I would tip $10. I want nice people to be pushing the wheelchair, so the nicer they are, the better I tip. Minimum, $5, but a lot depends on how long the distance is. Help them by marking your luggage so it can be spotted at a distance.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

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