Registration for domestic flights begins. How is the electronic registration for the aircraft
In today's world, where people are always in a hurry to get somewhere, even if it's a long-awaited vacation, air transport is becoming increasingly strong among the possible transportation options.
The principles of its operation are significantly different from traveling by bus, train or even ferry - just buying a ticket and having it with you when boarding the chosen mode of transport is not enough, you need to arrive at the place of departure in advance and go through the mandatory check-in procedure for the flight, without which passengers simply will not be allowed to board the aircraft, and “in advance” means at least two to three hours.
But just arriving early is not enough - you still have to stand in line, often quite solid.
Most of the passengers check in at the airport, where special counters and kiosks are provided for this for an independent procedure, but in both cases, you will most likely have to spend at least 40 minutes - an hour, not to mention the fact that you stand for an hour, especially with suitcases, bags and small children - a very dubious pleasure.
Having reached the coveted counter, the passenger receives a boarding pass with the number of the seat assigned to him in the cabin. Of course, you can ask the check-in employee for a specific place - near a window or aisle, depending on the individual preferences of the traveler, but it’s not at all a fact that they will meet him halfway, and often the desired places may simply no longer exist. This is especially disappointing if the passenger is seasick and feels uncomfortable flying in the tail section of the liner, or a family (a large company) is flying and you want to sit all together, and not at different ends of the cabin.
It is not uncommon for conflict situations to arise during late check-in - for example, a mother and child want to sit next to each other, and they would certainly meet her halfway, but there are only two / three / four empty seats left, and they are all at a distance of several rows from each other .
To avoid such unpleasant moments and not be nervous on the way to the airport, there is a great way to save your time and keep calm. Check-in for a flight online check-in has advantages that allow you to avoid all the problems described above:
- You can register from your home or office at any time after registration opens, lying on the couch, sitting with a cup of your favorite coffee, or between meetings.
- You can choose the best of the free seats in the cabin yourself or purchase paid ones - for example, with increased legroom in the Space + program Aeroflot. This is a very important bonus, since bad seats can pretty much spoil the mood and impression of a flight, especially a night and long one: queues will gather near the toilet rows, at the end of the cabin it can shake and all the sounds and smells of the kitchen will be heard.
- There is no need to arrive at the airport in a few hours - an hour and a half is enough, since the passenger is already on the general boarding lists, or even less if there is no need to check in luggage. In this case, it is enough to arrive in such a way that you can go through passport control and proceed to the boarding gate. This possibility is especially relevant when there is a possibility of being late for the plane - with connecting flights, late trains (in the case of non-resident passengers) and many other cases. Many passengers flying from Moscow and not residing in the capital are often forced to wait much longer than necessary: when choosing a train/bus, they will prefer not the one that arrives three or four hours before departure, but the one that provides a margin of time of 7 -8 or even more hours, since an intermediate ideal option can be found quite rarely. An electronic procedure can successfully solve this problem.
Of course, online registration for a plane has some disadvantages. Among them are the following:
- When not all extra-comfort seats have been bought out, passengers with children or those who are registered among the latter can be placed on them without additional payment - of course, it will be a shame for those who paid their seat neighbors. But if there is no fear of taking the risk of flying in a bad place or not flying at all (no one has canceled the possibility of overbooking), then you can successfully use this life hack.
- If you have luggage, you still have to check it in (often at common desks), since luggage tags are of a strictly established pattern and you cannot print them yourself at home.
Some major air terminals, including Moscow's Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo, as well as St. Petersburg's Pulkovo, are equipped with special baggage drop off points (Drop Off Luggage), where you can check in and leave your suitcases for loading on board, sticking on them all the necessary labels printed by machine. In the same machines, you can make an additional payment for overweight. The queue there will be much less than at the usual racks.
Note! This option is available only after completing the electronic check-in for the flight!
There are also airports where there are practically no usual check-in desks, but at the same time there are many points where check-in of passengers and luggage is carried out automatically.
Additionally: in some cities, for example, in Hong Kong, Vienna, Abu Dhabi, a "city check-in" is organized - suitcases can be dropped off in the city before arriving at the airport, but no more than a day before departure.
This is very convenient for passengers departing on night or evening flights - you can check out of the hotel and not face the choice of whether to sit all day in the airport terminal lounge or leave things in the storage room and then return for them.
In any case, baggage must be checked in no later than check-in for the desired flight is completed.
The most common reason for not using online registration is that many simply do not know about it.
In any case, no matter how many minuses the electronic procedure has, there are undeniably more pluses.
Meanwhile, airline companies always encourage such a convenient option, as it significantly reduces their costs. Some even insist on it, making the usual check-in upon arrival at the airport paid.
So, Ryanair announced the online procedure as mandatory, introducing quite impressive fines and surcharges (40-45 euros minimum) for conducting it at the airport.
How to check in for a flight online
To check in for an airplane online, it is enough to know your reservation number (assigned when buying a ticket) and have Internet access.
The electronic procedure usually starts 24 hours before departure, ends - 45 minutes. - an hour, it is very simple and rarely takes more than three to five minutes.
Note! Check-in at the airport starts later, for regular flights usually 4 hours before departure.
The start time depends on the terminal and the airline - for example, for flights departing from Terminal D Sheremetyevo, check-in at the airport opens 6 hours before departure, and some carriers are allowed to check-in even 15 days before the flight date or even immediately after buying a ticket.
The booking number can be seen in the upper right corner of the e-ticket itinerary receipt, many companies send SMS with a code to the mobile phone number specified during registration.
Attention! When purchasing a ticket through agents, only the registration code is provided, the reservation number must be checked with them before departure!
The ticket indicates the name of the airline operating the flight - first you need to go to its website. Next, you need to find the section “check-in for a flight online” or “online check-in”, it can be located both on the main page and in the “for passengers” block. Many companies offer translation of their websites into several languages (you can choose in the upper right corner), and if not all carriers offer Russian, there will definitely not be any problems with English. In this case, you can go through the procedure intuitively, using basic knowledge, or contact an online translator.
As a rule, the registration procedure begins with familiarization with the rules for its implementation. It is necessary to confirm the fact of reading and agreeing with them by clicking "continue" and proceed to the search for your reservation.
Usually, to search for a reservation, it is enough to enter his number and the last name of the passenger (or one of them, if the reservation is shared by several people) in Latin letters.
At the next stage, many airlines acquaint their customers with a list of items and things prohibited for transportation.
Having read and agreed, you can proceed to the stage of selecting passengers and entering their data according to the foreign passport or other document on which the ticket was taken.
After entering personal data, you can proceed to the selection of seats on the plane: in the corresponding tab there will be a layout of the cabin of the liner, which is scheduled for the flight. On the map of places, you need to mark with a mouse click any of the available ones for selection. Usually, gray indicates seats that are already reserved or blocked by the carrier (increased comfort and at emergency exits), white - free.
Attention! Airlines do not guarantee that the passenger will be given the seat that was selected during check-in for a number of reasons: for example, a flight can be made by another board, but this happens infrequently.
If multiple people are traveling on the same booking, the same data entry and seat selection steps will need to be performed for each of them.
After pressing the "check-in" ("complete", "continue") button, you must print the boarding pass or save it on your computer / mobile device in order to be able to print it later. The ticket will also be sent to the email address provided during registration.
Some companies also offer other paid and free options between these main stages: choose a meal, upgrade your ticket to a higher class, enter the membership number of the bonus program (privilege club), etc.
Additionally: to cancel the registration, you must contact the representative office of the carrier company.
Mobile registration
It means registration using a mobile device. The difference of this type of check-in is that after its completion, the boarding pass is displayed on the display of the mobile device. You can save it as a photo or send it to yourself by e-mail. When boarding, it is enough to show the ticket to the airline staff on the phone screen.
The general algorithm of actions is the same as when registering using a PC.
Note! This method is not suitable for groups of more than 9 people!
Many airlines have developed mobile apps to make the process easier. For frequent passengers of the same carrier, this is a very convenient option, since passenger data is saved once and there is no need to re-enter it every time.
Obtaining a boarding pass is the final stage of the check-in process.
The easiest way is to print it on your home or office printer immediately after completing the registration procedure.
If there is no printer at hand, then you can print at the registration kiosks of the terminal by entering your data.
If the check-in was completed using a mobile device, then the boarding pass for the plane can be printed using special devices by attaching a phone display with a ticket QR code to their reader.
In extreme cases, it can also be obtained at regular desks or at the service centers of the airport terminal (the service may be paid).
The ticket contains information about the number of the boarding gate (gate), the start time of boarding the aircraft and the passenger's seat in the cabin.
If there is no need to check in luggage, then you can go with it immediately to boarding, passing through passport control and the inspection procedure.
A sample boarding pass for an aircraft is shown below.
It may look slightly different depending on whether it was printed on a regular A4 printer, at a check-in kiosk, or issued at a counter.
Restrictions when registering online
For all its convenience and simplicity, online registration still has a number of limitations. The procedure cannot be used in the following cases:
- if the flight will be performed by a minor and an escort is required;
- if you need to get a place of increased comfort - for example, for a person with disabilities;
- if you plan to transport weapons, pets or luggage in a separate place in the cabin of the liner;
- if the upcoming flight is not regular, but charter - single companies allow you to check in for them electronically, and then not always and not for all flights;
- for codeshare flights (when the actual carrier and the airline that sold the ticket are not the same person).
Also, electronic check-in is prohibited at a number of departure airports (Tehran, Aktau and many others).
Airlines also have their own restrictions: for example, in Russia you can only register for seats starting with number 195, at Pobeda, the choice of any seat is paid.
Note! Each company may have its own additional restrictions, so it is better to clarify this information on the carrier's website just in case.
Thus, the ability to independently check in for a flight is one of those nice bonuses that have become available in the modern age of information technology and which, no doubt, should be used to make your flight and its anticipation as comfortable as possible: after all, why voluntarily waste time before flying on waiting, if it is possible and not to do?
You can check in for a flight online if:
You are traveling without animals;
You do not need special services, such as accompanying a child without parents, accompanying seriously ill people on a stretcher, etc.;
You do not carry weapons, heavy baggage, or baggage in the passenger cabin.
Online check-in starts 24 hours and ends 45 minutes before the flight departure time.
Boarding pass printing is possible with a barcode (2D Bar-code, QR-code) received after online check-in.
At Vnukovo Airport, boarding passes can be printed at the self-service check-in kiosks of JSC Rossiya Airlines located in the check-in area of the Airline Terminal A, and on special printers located in front of the entrance to the departure area of domestic airlines.
At Pulkovo Airport, boarding passes can only be printed for flights numbered SU6001-6999 at self check-in kiosks of Aeroflot PJSC, self-check-in kiosks at Pulkovo Airport and on special printers located on the third floor of the central passenger terminal in the check-in area between check-in counters 201-213 , 301-313.
Please note that at the airport you need to go through security control, and for international transportation - customs formalities and passport control. We ask you to calculate your time and recommend arriving at the airport 4 hours before the flight departure. Boarding for flights ends 20 minutes before the departure time, unless otherwise provided by the airport of departure.* Information must be clarified on the website of the airport of departure or with the tour operator.
* At Vnukovo Airport, passengers boarding for flights FV5501-5949 closes 25 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
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| Please pay attention to the baggage rules. If baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance specified in the ticket, in terms of weight and/or dimensions, as well as in the amount of pieces, it is considered excess baggage and is subject to payment. Enhanced comfort seats are not available for online check-in* on flights SU6001-6999 by services. "Space+", "Super Space" Dear passengers, please note that the online check-in provided to you is built on the modern HTML 5 platform and only works with browsers (Internet Explorer10+, Firefox22+, Safari5+, Opera12+, Chrome28+) that support this platform. When using other browsers, the application may not work properly. You can check the status of your flight in the section *boarding passes received as a result of online check-in when departing from Samarkand must be reissued at the check-in counter at the airport
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Online check-in is available for flights FV5501-5949 operated from the following cities**: Anapa, Antalya, Bangkok, Goa, Yekaterinburg, Heraklion, Kazan, Kerkyra, Kos, Larnaca, Moscow (airport Vnukovo), Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Pardubice, Paphos, Perm, Phuket, Rhodes, Samara, St. Petersburg, Simferopol, Sochi, Tyumen, Ufa, Sharjah, Eilat, Enfidha . Please note that if you are traveling with baggage that exceeds the carry-on baggage allowance, you must drop off your baggage at the dedicated DROP OFF check-in desk or at the check-in desk of your flight before check-in time ends. If your baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance in terms of weight and/or dimensions, you need to pay for excess baggage at the rates established by the airline. Check out the Baggage Policy. **at Bangkok and Eilat airports, online check-in closes 4 hours 10 minutes before departure, at Enfidha airport - 5 hours 10 minutes before departure (boarding passes received as a result of online check-in when departing from Tunisia must be reissued at the check-in counter in airport) |
Mobile registration
Passengers flying on flights SU6001-6999 of JSC Rossiya Airlines can use the mobile application of Aeroflot PJSC to complete mobile check-in.
You can familiarize yourself with the rules of mobile registration and the procedure for completing it using the mobile application on the official website of Aeroflot PJSC in the Mobile Registration section.
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The presence of a paper boarding pass is mandatory for passing to the boarding gate, with the exception of airports that have introduced a passenger service with electronic boarding passes. At Sheremetyevo Airport, boarding for domestic flights is possible using electronic boarding passes received on a mobile device after online check-in. The possibility of using electronic boarding passes at other airports should be clarified at the contact centers or on the websites of the airports. Enhanced comfort seats on flights SU6001-6999 on Space+ and Super Space services are not available for mobile check-in. |
You can print your boarding pass yourself on any printer on A4 paper or at the airport:
- at self-registration kiosks (if available);
- on special printers (if available);
- at the front desk.
Printing a boarding pass on special printers is possible with a barcode (QR-code) received after mobile check-in.
At Vnukovo Airport, you can print a boarding pass at the self-service check-in kiosks of JSC Rossiya Airlines located in the check-in area of JSC Rossiya Airlines, Terminal A, and on special printers located in front of the entrance to the departure area of domestic airlines.
At Pulkovo Airport, boarding passes can be printed at self check-in kiosks of Aeroflot PJSC, self-check-in kiosks at Pulkovo Airport and on special printers located on the third floor of the central passenger terminal in the check-in area between check-in counters 201-213, 301-313.
At Sheremetyevo Airport, boarding passes can be printed at self-check-in kiosks of Aeroflot PJSC located in the check-in area.
Please note that at the airport you need to go through security control, and for international transportation - customs formalities and passport control. We ask you to calculate your time and recommend arriving at the airport 4 hours before the flight departure. Boarding for flights at Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Pulkovo airports ends 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The closing time for boarding a flight at other airports may vary. Information must be clarified on the website of the airport of departure or in the information service of the airport of departure.
Check-in at the airport
On the counter
Check-in for flights of Rossiya Airlines JSC starts no later than 2 hours and ends 40 minutes before the flight departure.
At Sheremetyevo airport Passenger check-in is carried out in Terminal D:
check-in for domestic flights numbered SU6001-6999 is available 12 hours before the flight departure at counters 5-15*;
check-in for international flights numbered SU6001-6999 is available 4 hours before the flight departure at counters 30-36*.
At Vnukovo airport
for flights numbered SU6001-6999 4 hours before the flight departure at counters 81-82*;
for flights numbered FV5501-5949, passenger check-in is available 24 hours in advance, baggage check-in is available 12 hours before the flight departure. Check-in desk numbers are indicated on the airport board.
At Pulkovo airport passenger registration is available:
for domestic flights with numbering SU6001-6999 24 hours before the flight departure at counters 215 - 224*;
for international flights numbered SU6001-6999 no later than 2 hours before the flight departure. Up-to-date information is presented on the airport scoreboard;
for flights numbered FV5501-5949 3 hours before the flight departure. Check-in desk numbers are indicated on the airport board.
*Additional check-in desks may be opened if necessary. The exact information is presented on the board of the airport of departure.
Check-in deadlines at foreign airports may vary. Information, if necessary, can be clarified on the website of the airport of departure or from the tour operator.
Please note that the airline recommends that passengers arrive at the airport 4 hours before departure.
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Surname of the passenger;
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A paper boarding pass is required to proceed to the boarding gate.
For flights numbered SU6001-6999, the airport has a separate Business Class check-in desk for passengers:
Business class;
Checking in at the self check-in kiosk will allow you to avoid queues at the counters and save you time. You can choose your own seat in the aircraft cabin.
You can check in at the kiosk even if you are traveling with luggage. Check in and collect your boarding pass at the self check-in kiosk, then drop off your luggage at the Drop Off - Baggage Reception located in the check-in area of your flight.
On flights SU6001-6999, no extra comfort seats are available for check-in at the kiosk
On flights FV5501-5949, seats purchased as part of the service are available for check-in at the kiosk only if there is a preliminary reservation and payment for the corresponding service ****.
**** Emergency exit seats are not available for check-in at the kiosk.
Check-in for flights
Dear passengers! Access to the areas of domestic and international airlines is possible only if the passenger has a boarding pass (in paper or electronic form).
Passenger check-in takes place on the second floor of the terminal and automatically ends 40 minutes before the departure time of the flight indicated on the ticket (60 minutes for Turkish airlines, flydubai and FlyOne flights). Check-in start time depends on the airline, but no later than two hours before departure.
Please do not be late for registration! Employees at the check-in counters do not have the technical ability to re-open the check-in after it ends.
Before departure, all passengers must check in for their flight and, in addition to their existing ticket, receive a boarding pass.
A paper boarding pass can be printed in advance on any printer, and also received before the end of check-in for the flight at the check-in counters of your flight or printed on REPRINT devices located in front of the entrance to the departure area of domestic airlines, opposite the 61st and 80th check-in sections ( Utair and other airlines) and opposite the 85th check-in section (“Russia”). Passengers of Turkish airlines can use the airline's self check-in kiosks.
Transfer/transit passengers arriving and departing on domestic routes can also print a paper boarding pass at the transfer/transit check-in desk.
If you need to get a mark (stamp) on passing special control on a paper boarding pass, you will need to have a printed boarding pass with you and, if necessary, ask the aviation security officer at the special control desk to put a mark (stamp). Please note that it is possible to get a mark (stamp) on a paper boarding pass at the airport of departure only during pre-flight procedures. After the completion of the flight, all requests for flight confirmation must be sent to the carrier (airline).
Certain flight routes may have special online check-in conditions. Please specify them on the websites or in the information services of the airlines.
Possible registration methods
on the website of the airline you are flying with. Check-in is available for flights of airlines:
- (online check-in for flights to countries with a visa regime is temporarily unavailable)
from a mobile device. Check-in is available for flights of airlines:
- Turkish airlines via mobile app for iOS or Android
- UTair (UTair) through a mobile application for iOS or Android
at self-service kiosks at the airport terminals (check-in is available for Turkish Airlines, UTair flights);
at the check-in and baggage drop desks at the airport terminals. Check-in numbers directly for your flight, please check the online scoreboard on our website or on the information boards in the airport terminal.
on the airline's website which you are flying. Check-in is available for flights of airlines:
security screening areas
security screening areas, customs and passport control, boarding passes are located on the same floor in the back of the hall.
After passing through pre-flight and passport control, passengers are offered spacious and comfortable lounges of the boarding gallery, shops, food outlets and other service organizations that will not let you get bored while waiting for boarding a flight.
Boarding gates:
- gates 8/8A-17/17A: domestic flights, left half of the boarding gallery, passage from the left side of the hall;
- gates 22/22A–31/31A: international flights, right half of the boarding gallery, passage through customs and passport control from the center of the hall.
Passengers of domestic flights can use the business lounge "UTG Travel Club, Prokofiev Hall", located in the boarding gallery of domestic flights.
Business class passengers and members of Turkish Airlines loyalty programs are served in the branded CIP Lounge "Istanbul - Moscow", located in the boarding gallery of international lines.
Dear passengers! For all questions of violation of the legislation of the Russian Federation, please contact the Moscow Transport Prosecutor's Office.
We wish you a happy journey!
In order to buy an electronic plane ticket, you need to go to the website of the corresponding airline and select the desired flight. After paying for the ticket, full information about the flight will be sent to the client's e-mail and phone. Then you will need to fill out a special registration form on the site.
Main points of electronic registration
Electronic check-in for an airplane is easy. First you need to enter a special booking number (it is sent to the client’s mail or phone) and the passenger’s last name. After that, you need to specify the country of residence, citizenship and full passport details.
Then you can choose any seat in the cabin. This is an advantage of online check-in, as seat selection is not available during regular check-in. Sometimes there are cases when the airline may change your seat to another one (for example, for reasons of aviation security).
After completing the electronic check-in, you must print your boarding pass, as you will need to present this pass and the passenger's passport before boarding. The ticket can also be received on a mobile phone and presented upon boarding from the screen of the device. In addition, at some airports it is possible to print your boarding pass at special kiosks if you forgot to do it at home.
Advantages and disadvantages of electronic registration
But electronic registration for an airplane has its own nuances. For example, online check-in is not allowed for passengers who travel with animals, passengers carrying dangerous goods or who have bought tickets through travel companies, as well as for group tickets (from nine or more people).
Electronic check-in starts approximately 24 hours and ends 1-2 hours before the departure of the aircraft. If the passenger has luggage with him, then he will also have to check in at the baggage drop desk. In some countries that require a visa, you will need to queue again to go through the visa verification process.
Electronic registration also has its advantages. First, you can check in for a flight without leaving your home. At the airport, you only need to present your boarding pass, which is sent to the e-mail or phone number specified during check-in. You can also change any flight details without having to go to the airport or travel agency. And finally, online check-in is free, while at the airport you may be asked to pay money for this.
Are you planning a trip? In order for it to bring only pleasant impressions, consider how long the registration for the plane ends. When to arrive, so as not to get bored at the airport, but also not to run headlong to the counter?
Aircraft registration: what is it
If you are not an avid traveler, then you may not know why you need to register. But this procedure is carried out by all carriers. Its purpose is to determine which of those who bought the ticket actually used the service. In the event of unforeseen situations, the airline will provide data on passengers on board.
After the flight, the information remains in the databases and is stored for several years in the archive. This allows you to ensure maximum security and avoid violations of the law.
The tasks of check-in before boarding are not limited to this: carriers cannot allow passengers to make ticket reservations and seat themselves at will. After all, the weight of travelers and their luggage affects the centering of the aircraft. The center of gravity should not shift to one point, so you need to place passengers, adjusted for the specifics of the situation. For this reason, boarding passes are issued during check-in for the aircraft, which indicate the place and row.
What does an airplane boarding pass look like?
During the procedure, hand luggage and baggage are weighed, since weight cannot be taken into the aircraft without restrictions. Sometimes the process is simplified: passengers check in at special points outside the airport. If you are flying from Vienna or Hong Kong, you can go through the procedure in the city, check in your luggage and travel further without suitcases and bags. You will be given a boarding pass, and you will not have to stand in line immediately before the flight. When you get to the airport, you will go to the waiting room.
What are the types of check-in for the plane
Registration is of the following types:
- The online procedure is available on the websites of the airlines. You can print your boarding pass on a printer or pick it up at an airport kiosk.
- The mobile version will appeal to owners of smartphones and tablets. Unlike the previous type, it will not require you to print your boarding pass. An SMS will be sent to the device with a message that you will show to the company's employees.
- Registering at the counters is preferred by those who are not sure that they will correctly enter personal data. The disadvantages of the method include the fact that standing in line is indispensable.
- Self check-in kiosks open earlier than counters. But the service is available only on part of the routes and not on all carriers. It happens that only travelers without luggage can use it.
- Hotels also offer an additional service. If you check in at the hotel, the luggage will be delivered to the airport without your participation. The service is offered in some hotels in Florida and Hong Kong.
Choose the appropriate method and travel without problems!
If you miss your plane, the air carrier will not change the schedule. But those who checked in, and then got carried away with shopping and missed the boarding, are called on the speakerphone.
Flight check-in rules
The length of the period for which you need to check in for an aircraft varies from company to company. Amendments are also being made by airports: international airports often have their own rules that carriers are subject to. To save yourself from unpleasant surprises, specify the nuances.
What happens in the process: registration instructions
If you do not travel often, then the question of how long the registration for the plane ends will not be the only one. Simplify your task and study the instructions that describe all the steps of the process.
Information table
Upon arrival at the airport, proceed to the departure hall. In some cases, you will meet security personnel here. They inspect baggage and luggage to check for prohibited items. Such screening is rarely used at foreign airports.
On the scoreboard you will see the schedule of aircraft
No problems? Go look for the information board. It contains data about all aircraft. When you are looking for the information you need, do not be guided by the columns where the place of arrival is indicated: it happens that several flights depart almost simultaneously. The column for departure time (Scheduled) is also not the most useful at this stage, since the schedule often changes.
To get the information you need, look for the column with the flight number. It is designated as Flight. The flight number consists of a combination of letters and numbers, such as S-141. Also check the company name in the Airline column.
Pay attention to the status of the procedure:
- Check-in means it's on its way;
- On-time - the beginning will have to wait;
- Delayed - the flight is delayed;
- Canceled - the flight has been cancelled.
The inscription Gate Closed means that the landing is completed, and Boarding - it is still ongoing.
Everything is fine? Check the departure time and find the counter number. It is indicated in the column Counters.
Registration Desk
Features of racks depend on the rules of the carrier. Usually work starts 3 hours before departure. Business class passengers do not have to stand in a general queue. Separate racks are equipped for them, and if you can’t find the one you need, you can go through the procedure on a “stranger”.
Prepare a package of documents in advance, which includes the following:
- passport, internal or foreign;
- visa (if necessary);
- itinerary receipt (required if you are flying with a transfer);
- insurance document.
You may not need a ticket, because many companies store data about it in the database. But in order to avoid surprises, for those who bought the electronic version, it is better to make printouts or save it to your smartphone.
Passengers flying with children will need to take their passports and birth certificates. An exit permit is required when the child is traveling with a nanny or relatives. If he is traveling in the company of one of the parents, no additional document is required.
After completing the procedure, the airline employee will issue a boarding pass, which will indicate the row, seat number and the desired exit.
How to deal with luggage
Baggage and hand luggage are weighed on scales, and limits on weight and dimensions depend on company rules. On suitcases and bags that are sent to the cargo hold of the aircraft, a tag with a bar code is glued. If the weight exceeds the limits set by the carrier, you will pay extra for each kilogram.
Scales for weighing luggage
You will receive a baggage receipt, and in case of loss or damage to the bags, it will become the basis for a search or financial compensation.
Customs and passport control
On international flights, passengers will have to go through customs and passport control. You will choose the desired corridor: green or red.
Who is the green corridor for?
Travelers who do not need to fill out a customs declaration will enter the green corridor. But customs officers ask to show things for inspection. When you try to enter the green corridor, the action is equivalent to a verbal statement that there is nothing to declare. If the customs officer discovers fraud, your actions will be equated with a violation of the law.
Customs control when boarding a plane
What things are not subject to declaration by passengers of flights? These include the following:
- cash or traveler's checks less than $10,000;
- items for personal use with a value of up to 10,000 € and a weight of up to 50 kg;
- alcoholic drinks (less than 3 liters per passenger);
- cigarettes, provided that their quantity does not exceed 200 pieces;
- cigars (up to 50 pieces);
- tobacco (up to 250 g).
Conditions vary depending on the border of which state you have to cross.
Who is the red corridor for?
Passengers carrying goods for mandatory declaration are sent to the red corridor. You must provide accurate information and present the items to the customs officer.
At some airports, you will also see a blue corridor. It is intended for EU citizens traveling within its territory.
Passport control is also carried out, and the purpose of the procedure is to verify the identity of the passenger. Employees are not authorized to check the presence of an entry visa.
When you enter the customs inspection area, you need to put your hand luggage on the tape, taking out your phone, keys, tablet. They are placed on a special tray, where metal accessories will also go. Outerwear is also removed and presented along with other things. You pass through a special frame: if it gives a signal, then you have metal objects left.
In the meantime, the luggage is translucent: at this stage, everything that cannot be taken into the cabin is discovered. If you forgot nail scissors or shampoo in your purse that you should have put in your luggage, they will go to the trash can.
At the end of the inspections, you will be taken to the transit zone. It houses Duty free shops where you can shop at bargain prices. Goods can be taken to the salon, but they must be packed in special bags.
How is boarding a plane
Boarding the plane starts 30-40 minutes beforehand. before departure, and you can find out its time and the number of the desired exit (Gate) from the boarding pass. Didn't find information? The dispatcher will make an audio announcement. Also, stay tuned for updates on the information boards.
After the start of boarding, go to the appropriate exit and present the documents to the airport employee:
- boarding pass;
- the passport.
You can get to the plane by bus or walk along a special gangway connecting the airport building with the liner. If you do not check in on time, the carrier has the right to put another passenger in your seat.
Do you have any questions? Watch the video, which tells how much the registration for the plane ends:
End-to-end registration: what is it and why is it needed
Passengers flying with transfers to connecting flights can check in 1 time. Such a procedure is called end-to-end, and it is not available in all directions, and it is not always possible to go through it online. If there is a technical possibility of such registration, you will immediately receive several boarding passes. In the future, you will only go through security control.
A flight is called a connecting flight when you fly with a transfer, but on 1 ticket (in rare cases, exceptions are possible). It is operated by 1 airline or several carriers that are part of a common alliance.
Baggage in such cases is collected at the destination. At connecting airports, the staff reloads it to the desired airliner without your participation.
Don't confuse a transfer with a transfer! If you purchased 2 tickets from the company, but separately, the flight is not considered a connecting one. For example, you fly from point A to point B, but you change vehicles at point C. For a flight to be classified as a connecting flight, B must be an intermediate point. Have you bought tickets from "A" to "C" and from "C" to "B"? You will be responsible for the baggage at the transfer airport and re-pass all related procedures.
Do I need to arrive at the airport a few hours before check-in
When deciding when to arrive at the airport, be guided by the time of departure. The registration procedure starts 2 hours before it, but check the conditions of the carrier. Don't have time and want to know when the registration for the plane closes? Usually airlines consider that 40 min. before departure is the deadline.
Aircraft check-in features
When asking the question, how much does the check-in for an aircraft start, take into account the peculiarities of the carrier company. Rules are subject to change, so check the terms with the staff or on the website.
In Domodedovo: what to consider
You can check in and check in your luggage at Domodedovo at the counter or near a special kiosk. There are separate counters for 1st and business class passengers.
The start time of the procedure depends on the flight. Passengers using the services of international airlines will go to check-in 2-3 hours before departure. If you have to travel within the country, the period will be 70-120 minutes.
If you wish, you will go through the procedure online, and the function becomes available 24 hours before the departure of the liner. Online registration closes in 90 minutes. before departure. But the function is not available for all companies: the carrier may not be in the drop-down list.
In Vnukovo: all the subtleties and nuances
If you are departing from Vnukovo, the procedure for processing documents for passengers will take place on the 2nd floor. It starts 2 hours before departure and ends 40 minutes. But some carriers require you to check in at least 60 minutes in advance. before the time indicated on the ticket.
Are the conditions unsatisfactory? Fill out the documents online, since the function becomes available 48 hours before the departure time; it must be completed in 3 hours. Passengers who choose this option will need to print their boarding pass. If you don't have the device you need, use the printers at the airport. They are located in the following locations:
- before entering the departure area;
- at the check-in counters;
- opposite section 102.
Showing the document on the screen of a mobile device is not enough: it will not be accepted.
At Sheremetyevo: important rules
You can check in for a flight when departing from Sheremetyevo 2 hours before the time indicated on the ticket. The procedure ends in 30 minutes. before the aircraft takes off. Online registration is possible, but on condition that the carrier is on the list.
The function becomes available 24 hours before the departure time. Thanks to it, you can choose a convenient place, but you will need to print the ticket yourself. Printers can be found at the airport counters or at Mobile Check-in terminals.
All Sheremetyevo terminals have kiosks for self-check-in.
What you need to bring with you during registration
Prepare the necessary documents in advance to complete the procedure. Keep them handy so you can present them to the employee right away.
Passport: internal or foreign
If you are moving within the borders of the Russian Federation, a Russian passport is sufficient. But it is also allowed to purchase tickets under a foreign document. Present the airline staff with the same passport as when purchasing.
When preparing for a flight abroad, make sure you have a visa in advance. Check-in takes place at check-in and you may be denied boarding.
Ticket: when you need a printout
Passengers have access not only to the function of electronic check-in for the aircraft, but also to purchase tickets online. After all, it is not necessary to keep a paper document with you, since information about the passenger is entered into the database. But in some cases it is necessary:
- when you go through passport control in the country of arrival, the border guards may ask you to confirm your intention to return;
- in some countries, only passengers with tickets are allowed into the airport building;
- sometimes only those who leave the country at a certain time are allowed to travel on connecting flights or visa-free transit (the ticket becomes proof that you will leave within the specified period).
It happens that a paper printout is useful for self-registration. You have to enter the ticket number or data that you have booked a seat. It is easier to do this when the document is in front of your eyes.
Bank card: when to take it
When paying for tickets via the Internet using a bank card, it is possible that they will be asked to present it at check-in. If you bought a travel document for a friend or relative, contact the carrier and let them know about the situation. Be prepared to come to the airline office if necessary.
Did the card you used to pay expire before you started your trip? Notify the carrier.
During the check-in process, you will receive a boarding pass, which will be scanned later, and a baggage check.
Additional documents
In addition to the above documents, when transporting works of art, weapons or dangerous items, an additional permit will be required. Find out the rules in advance by contacting the airline representative. Those who travel with a child will also have to prepare: grab a document confirming the relationship. In its absence, even the same surname will not become a basis.
When entering another country, the following situations arise:
- When passing through passport control, customs officers will ask you to confirm that you have the necessary amount of money, made a hotel reservation, and purchased a return ticket. In order to avoid misunderstandings, specify the conditions in advance.
- In some cases, medical certificates are required. For example, women in the later stages are allowed into the salon only with the written permission of the doctor. Those who visit countries in Africa or Asia often require additional vaccinations: a confirmation certificate is required during registration.
Consider the nuances so that the trip brings only pleasure!
How long does it take to check in for a plane?
Calculate the time adjusted for the type of flight, as the rules depend on this.
For domestic flights
On average, registration starts in 2 hours and ends in 30-40 minutes. Times may vary depending on the carrier and airport regulations.
For international flights
The first passengers undergo the procedure 2.5-3 hours before departure, and the last - 40-60 minutes before departure.
For Aeroflot flights
Check-in for Aeroflot flights starts 2-6 hours in advance, depending on the nuances. The completion time changes:
- The procedure usually ends in 40 minutes. before departure;
- on flights "Aeroflot - Shuttle" - 30 minutes;
- for flights from Washington, Miami, Delhi, Shanghai, Dubai and Tel Aviv - 60 min.
Business class passengers are the easiest to process documents. There are more people flying in economy class, so arrive early.
Online registration and its benefits
To avoid standing in line, use the online service. You will get a number of benefits:
- complete documents without leaving your home or office;
- choose a suitable place and row;
- print the ticket on your own printer so as not to go to the counter.
The service is not available if you are traveling with a non-parent child, or if you are transporting an animal or a legal weapon.
You will be able to cope with the task using the instructions for online registration:
- go to the airline's website, select the appropriate section;
- in the form that opens, indicate the ticket number and last name in Latin;
- if necessary, enter the details of the frequent flyer card;
- choose suitable locations.
It remains to print the coupon, and the process will be completed.
What to do if you miss your plane
Didn't have time to check-in, but the plane hasn't taken off yet? Hurry to the late passengers counter or contact a company representative who will show you on board.
A traveler can get lost at the airport after he has checked in. In this case, contact any employee: he will transmit information about your location by radio.
Do not arrive at the last moment, otherwise you will miss the plane
Such an opportunity is not always available, since the crew needs time for pre-pilot training. If you can no longer get on board, do not throw away the ticket. Contact the carrier: you will be offered a replacement date or time of departure. You will have to pay a fine, but you will lose less money than buying a new ticket. The exchange is not available if you have purchased a non-refundable travel document.
Please note that if a ticket segment is lost, the rest become invalid. For example, you have a travel document with the route Moscow-Paris-Berlin and the return Berlin-Paris-Moscow. If you are late for your flight in the capital of the Russian Federation, then you will not be able to get to Paris on your own and check in for the original flight to Berlin. According to international rules, tickets are canceled completely. This also applies to the return, although you could return in time!
A few important points: how not to turn registration into a nightmare
Although everything seems clear in theory, in practice, passengers are faced with unforeseen situations. To avoid registration nightmare, check out the answers to frequently asked questions:
- What should I do if I left my printed boarding pass at home? Contact the registration desk and get a duplicate. You will be able to print the coupon yourself again if you use the reprint function. It is available when there is a self check-in kiosk at the airport.
- I registered online, but I want to transfer to another place, what should I do? Log in again, enter your ticket number and last name. Select the "Change Location" option.
- I'm trying to register myself, but I don't see any available seats, what should I do? Not all seats are available at the check-in kiosk or online program. If you don't find any available, go to the counter.
Consider these nuances, and do not get confused in a difficult situation.
How long does it take to get to the airport
On forums for travelers, users continue to ask questions about when is the best time to arrive so as not to miss a flight. The answer depends on whether you've been to the airport before: it's easy to get lost in the big buildings. It can take 30 minutes to get from the entrance to the counters, and additional control is sometimes carried out at the entrance. Be prepared to stand in line!
It will also not be possible to get to the boarding gates in a couple of minutes, and shoppers should make a reserve of time for exploring Duty Free. To be on time, arrive 3 hours before departure if you are going to make an international flight, and 2.5 hours before when traveling within the Russian Federation.
Conclusion
In order not to miss your flight, remember to check in. Its start and end time depends on the conditions of the carrier and the specific airport. Don't forget to check them in advance!
