US EditionUnited Is Narrowing Its Check-in Window for US Flights. Here’s How It Compares to Other Airlines
- Starting June 3, 2025, passengers on United Airlines domestic flights must complete check-in at least 45 minutes prior to departure.
- This change follows patterns already used by most airlines and aligns check-in with the current checked baggage deadline to improve service consistency.
- The new 45-minute cutoff applies to all domestic travelers, with international passengers still required to check in at least 60 minutes before flights.
- United indicated that failure to adhere to the designated check-in deadlines may lead them to seek alternative solutions, while retaining the authority to refuse service, which could result in cancelled bookings or denied boarding.
- The adjustment aims to reduce delays due to last-minute bag processing and gives the airline more time for operational tasks, affecting thousands ahead of the summer travel peak.
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United Airlines updates flight check
(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - United Airlines is narrowing its check-in window for U.S. flights. Effective June 3, United's check-in cutoff for most U.S. flights will be 45 minutes before departure. This is the same deadline United has for passengers checking luggage at the airport, but 15 minutes earlier than the current one for people without bags to check. A United spokesperson told the Associated Press the change is to conform with check-in policies of…
United will require passengers to check in for their flights sooner
United Airlines will start requiring all passengers traveling within the U.S. to be checked in for their flights 45 minutes before departure.Previously, the airline required passengers who weren't checking a bag to be checked in 30 minutes before takeoff.Passengers traveling internationally are required to check in for their flights at least an hour in advance, according to United's website. There are also special time limits for certain airport…
United narrows check-in window for US flights
Stragglers beware: U.S. travelers flying with United Airlines will have to check in to domestic flights a little earlier starting next week. That is, if they’re customers only taking carry-on bags. Effective June 3, United’s “check-in cutoff” for most U.S.…
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