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 go to check-in if I only have a carry-on?
For a carry on, you proceed directly to the TSA screening lane— if you have Pre Check, which is annotated on your boarding pass, you go to that lane. You can go straight to security if you have already printed your boarding pass (or have it on your phone) and only have carry on baggage.
Do I still need to check-in if I have my boarding pass?
Technically NO you do not need to check in if you already have your boarding pass and you have no luggage to check. However, depending upon the airport you may want to check monitors. Gates can change quite often and if you do stop at a counter ahead of time you may be able to get this information.
How do you pack when not checking a bag?
So, to recap:Eliminate prohibited items from your baggage and consolidate liquids into 3.4oz containers placed inside a quart-sized plastic bag. Utilize all your available space, including your clothing's pockets. Wear your bulkiest clothing onto the plane (a little discomfort is worth not having to check a bag).
Do I need to check in if I’m not checking a bag?
Can I go straight to security with cabin baggage?
Once you get to the airport if you have baggage you can take it to the bag drop, or if you only have hand baggage you can proceed directly to security control.
Do you need to check in online if you have luggage?
Yes, you can use Online check-in even you have check-in baggage. Please drop your baggage at the baggage counter or the check-in counter no later than 60 minutes (International flight) prior or 30 minutes (Domestic flight) prior to the scheduled departure time of your flight.
How do you check bags if you check-in online?
How it works:
- Begin check-in online or on the app.
- Select the number of bags to check and pay if needed.
- Download your boarding pass or print it at home.
- Scan your boarding pass at the kiosk for Express Bag Tags.
- Tag your bags and take them to Bag Drop.
Can you go straight to security if you check-in online and only have hand luggage?
Get to the airport in plenty of time and remember to take your smart phone with you or your printed boarding cards. Travelling hand luggage only? Then bypass check-in and go straight to security as normal.
Why does TSA no longer need boarding pass?
At these hubs, TSA is now using Credential Authentication Technology (CAT), a system linked electronically to the flight database allowing TSA officers to confirm travelers' flight details as well as whether they are enrolled in a trusted traveler program, such as TSA PreCheck, simply by scanning their ID.