For UK/USA bound flights, are details entered during online check-in, such as date of birth or passport number ever checked by airlines/immigration?

1. What happens when you check in online for a flight?
2. Do you have to go to the check in desk if you have checked in online?
3. Do I need to enter passport details before I fly?
4. When can you check in online for international flights?
5. Can I go straight to security if I checked in online?
6. What happens if you don't check in online for a flight?
7. What's the difference between online check-in and airport check-in?
8. What happens if you can't print your boarding pass?
9. Is it better to check-in online or at airport?
10. Does date of birth matter on flight ticket?
11. Can I book a flight while my passport is being renewed?
12. Can I buy a plane ticket while my passport is being renewed?

What happens when you check in online for a flight?

Online check-in lets you check in from your home or office and print your own boarding pass. ... Just display your boarding pass barcode on the screen of your device at the security checkpoint and when boarding your flight, and you're on your way.

Do you have to go to the check in desk if you have checked in online?

In most cases, you will only need to go to check-in when you have checked-in online if you need to drop off an item of hold baggage. Please ensure that you are aware of the hand baggage requirements for your specific airline before you travel.

Do I need to enter passport details before I fly?

Most international airlines will ask for your passport number when you make a reservation for an international flight. You may be able to book your airline ticket without your passport number. However, you must have a valid passport in hand before you arrive to the airport.

When can you check in online for international flights?

You can check-in online or from the app starting 24 hours before and up to 45 minutes before departure (90 for international). To check-in and check bags at the airport, you must be there a certain amount of time before scheduled departure: Within the U.S. - 45 minutes.

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 happens if you don't check in online for a flight?

If you don't check in, you won't receive a boarding pass that allows you to board the plane, and your seat might be given up to a standby passenger. The check-in process also confirms your traveler details like your passport information and frequent flyer number.

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.

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.

Is it better to check-in online or at 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.

Does date of birth matter on flight ticket?

The Transportation Security Administration says a wrong date of birth on an airline ticket could cause a delay and trigger extra screening for some passengers.

Can I book a flight while my passport is being renewed?

If a passport is required to make a booking then in most cases it would be fine to make a booking with your old passport number and then, when you get your new passport, you can contact the airline and they can change it over for you (often you can do this on the 'manage my booking' section of the airline website, ...

Can I buy a plane ticket while my passport is being renewed?

Most airlines won't even ask for your passport while you're booking. You should be fine.