After checking in online, how do I know whether I need to go show my passport at airport check-in?

1. Do you need passport to check in online?
2. Can I go straight to security if I checked in online?
3. What should I do after web check in?
4. Does your boarding pass have to match your passport?
5. What's the difference between online check in and airport check in?
6. Is it better to check in online or at the airport?
7. What happens if you can't print your boarding pass?
8. What is the point of checking in online for a flight?
9. Is printing a boarding pass the same as checking in?
10. Can I show boarding pass on phone?
11. Can I print my boarding pass at home?
12. How do I get my boarding pass?

Do you need passport to check in online?

In order to check-in online you will need your flight details, your PNR (aka booking number or confirmation number) and your passport number, if you are on an international flight. You also need to know the number of bags you'll be checking in.

Can I go straight to security if I checked in online?

Why Check In Online? ... If you're not checking luggage, you can skip the check-in counter altogether and go straight to the security checkpoint, then to your gate and onto the plane. Your ID and the boarding pass you printed at home (or sent to your phone) will gain you passage right to your seat.

What should I do after web check in?

Once you web check in, you will be taken to a page where you can print your e-boarding pass (for domestic flights). For international flights, most airlines will give you a confirmation slip which you need to exchange for a boarding pass at the airport.

Does your boarding pass have to match your passport?

Even though your boarding pass may not match your government-issued ID (i.e. your middle name is not on it), if your passenger information is correct, there will not be a problem.

What's the difference between online check in and airport check in?

Check-in at airport is a procedure where you can submit those luggage which you wish not to carry by yourself in the cabin & acquire the Boarding pass. ... Online Check-in is the process in which passengers confirm their presence on a flight via the Internet and typically print their own boarding passes.

Is it better to check in online or at the airport?

You should try to show up to the airport at least two hours before a domestic flight, but checking in online allows you to see ahead of time saves you some of that time as you can walk right up to the security line and then down to your gate.

What happens if you can't print your boarding pass?

If you don't print your boarding pass right away, you can always log back into My Trip on your Manage My Booking page to get your boarding pass at a later time before your trip. ... Airport: Print your boarding pass at the airport at one of the self-service kiosks, or at the check-in counter.

What is the point of checking in online for a flight?

The purpose of checking in online, besides saving you time and sparing you the nuisance of standing in line at the airport, is that it gives the airline greater certainty that you actually intend to use the seat you have reserved, and the airline thus won't be left with unsold seats on the flight.

Is printing a boarding pass the same as checking in?

If you check in at the airport, you may print your boarding pass from a self-service kiosk near check-in, or an airline representative can print one for you at the check-in counter. If you lose your pre-printed boarding pass or misplace the link, you can reprint your boarding pass when you get to the airport.

Can I show boarding pass on phone?

You can use your mobile boarding pass at most airports. ... Find your airport, then look under 'Airport details' to see if mobile boarding passes are available. If not, you can print a boarding pass before you head to the airport or from any self-service kiosk once you're there.

Can I print my boarding pass at home?

Online check-in lets you check in from your home or office and print your own boarding pass. ... Check-in is available starting 24 hours before your scheduled departure. Required timing for check-in, baggage check and boarding may vary based on your departure airport and destination.

How do I get my boarding pass?

Log onto the airline's website and check in for the flight. Once you're checked in, the site should offer the option to send you a mobile boarding pass by text or email or using the airline's app.