| Online check-ins is a relatively new concept and if | | | | overcrowded terminals full of frantic passengers. |
| you are a frequent traveler, then its something that | | | | Checking in online is a really quick and easy procedure. |
| can make your life a whole lot easier. When it was | | | | All you need is your ticket number, your passport |
| first introduced many expressed security concerns | | | | and a few personal details. Depending on your airline, |
| but for the most part its not all that different from | | | | the process can take as little as 5 minutes and can |
| checking in like always. | | | | save you 2 hours. Internet check-in's usually opens up |
| Before the 9-11 security shake up, many airports | | | | 24 hours before the the scheduled flight time and |
| across the world reduced their check-in time to 2 | | | | most airlines allow you to pick your seat when you |
| hours prior to the flight. This was great because it | | | | do check in. If you require special assistance or if you |
| mean you did not have to spend 4 hours at the | | | | are traveling with a baby you need to make sure |
| airport before boarding your plane. With the added | | | | that you select the appropriate options on your |
| security measures and screenings that came as a | | | | particular airline's website otherwise you might have a |
| result of the 9-11 attacks, some airports even | | | | real nightmare at the airport to change seats. |
| introduced a 6 hour period for all international flights. | | | | Internet check-in's can save you time and the hassles |
| One of the main benefits of checking in on the | | | | of queuing. It makes the whole airport experience |
| internet is that you only need to be at the airport 2 | | | | much easier and if you are sick of airports and |
| hours prior to your flight. The great thing however is | | | | waiting around in airport lounges, then you need to |
| that you simply turn up, present your online boarding | | | | start doing this. |
| pass and you are good to go. No long queues or | | | | |