United Airlines Check-in Information
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Passengers traveling with United Airlines can Check-in conveniently with the
check-in options provided as below:
Online check-in (Web check-in)
Passengers traveling with United Airlines may check-in online for your flight
starting 24 hours and ending 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time
(depending on your departure city and destination) to receive a mobile boarding
pass on your mobile device or a printable boarding pass. You may use this option
if:
• You have an electronic ticket and the first flight is on United Airlines.
• You may access your reservation with your confirmation code, e-ticket number,
or frequent flyer account.
• You are not a special needs passenger (for example an unaccompanied minor or
traveling with a pet).
Mobile check-in
Passengers traveling with United Airlines may check-in for your flight with your
mobile device starting 24 hours and ending 60 minutes before the scheduled
departure time (depending on your departure city and destination) to receive a
mo-bile boarding pass on your mobile device. You may use this option if:
• You have an electronic ticket and the first flight is on United Airlines.
• You may access your reservation with your confirmation code, e-ticket number,
or frequent flyer account.
• You are not a special needs passenger (for example, an unaccompanied minor).
• You are departing from an airport which accepts mobile boarding passes (if
not, then you may check-in and print a boarding pass at the self-service kiosk
or ticket counter).
Curbside Check-in
Passengers traveling with United Airlines may check-in for your flight curbside
at most U S airport locations from 30 minutes to 4 hours before the scheduled
departure time (depending on your departure city and destination). You will need
your photo ID and also your flight reservation code, flight number destination,
or electronic ticket number to check-in. Please check United Airlines website
for an exact list of participating airports and minimum check-in times.
Self-service Kiosk Check-in
Passengers traveling with United Airlines may check-in for your flight at the
airport self-service kiosk from 30 minutes to 3 hours before the scheduled
departure time (depending on your departure city and destination) and receive a
printed boarding pass.
Ticket Counter Check-in
Passengers traveling with United Airlines may check-in for your flight at the
airport ticket counter from 30 minutes to 3 hours before the scheduled departure
time (depending on your departure city and destination) and receive a printed
boarding pass.
Voice Check-in
Passengers traveling with United Airlines may perform Voice Check-in for your UA
flight over the phone if you do not have access to the Internet or a mobile
device. Customers traveling within the U.S. or Canada with less than 10 people
in their party are eligible for voice check-in.
With Voice Check-in, you may tell the number of bags you want to check, hear
your baggage service charges and arrange either for your boarding documents to
be delivered by email or to pick them up at an airport kiosk.
To use this option you will need to call 1-800-864-8331 and say "check in"
during the automated menu.
Auto Check-in
When you check in for the first segment of your flight, if your itinerary is
eligible, then you will be given the option to select Auto Check-in for the
remaining segment or a return flight. When your remaining segment or return
flight departure is within the 24-hour window, Auto Check-in will take the
necessary steps to check you in for the flight. When you select this feature,
you'll choose how you prefer to receive your boarding pass, such as by email or
mobile device (where applicable), or print at an airport kiosk.
Boarding Gates Timing
Boarding closes at the following times for United Airlines flights:
• 15 minutes before scheduled departure time for US domestic flights.
• 30 minutes before scheduled departure time for most international flights
to/from the US.
Some non-US airports close boarding 60 minutes before scheduled departure time.
Check the united.com for exact details.
Suggested arrival time for passengers traveling with United Airlines (UA):
• 1 hour before scheduled departure time for US domestic flights.
• 2 hours before scheduled departure time for international flights to/from the
US*.
Minimum required check-in time with carry-on baggage baggage:
• 30 minutes before scheduled departure time for US domestic flights*.
• 60 minutes before scheduled departure time for international flights to/from
the US*.
Minimum required check-in time with checked baggage:
• 30 minutes before scheduled departure time for US domestic flights*.
• 60 minutes before scheduled departure time for international flights to/from
the US*.
*Several heavy travel US domestic cities have minimum check-in time of 45
minutes and some non-US cities have minimum check-in times of 75 to 90 minutes.
Check the united.com for exact details.
For further information on Check-in, please contact United Airlines Customer
Contact Center directly at 1 800 864 8331 or your local air ticketing agent.
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