No, as long as you have your boarding card to hand for inspection at airport Security. This can be an electronic or printed version. Please ensure that you are aware of the hand baggage requirements for your specific airline before you travel.
Can I go straight to security if I have my boarding pass on my phone?
Yes, simply show your mobile boarding pass on a mobile phone, iPad, or Apple Watch and a valid form of identification to the TSA Agent at security to proceed. To board your flight, scan your mobile boarding pass by holding one of the devices listed above with your pass facing the scanner.
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.
How do you get through the airport with just hand luggage?
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- Choose your cabin bag wisely.
- Double check the weight limit and dimensions.
- Check if you're allowed a personal item.
- Some airports allow duty free as an extra item on-board.
- Use packing cubes.
- Keep your toiletry bag light.
- Be careful of liquids.
- Take a mini first aid kit.
Can I go straight to security if I have no baggage that needs to be checked and if I have my boarding pass?
Some airlines are very (very very) strict with their baggage rules reg weight and size – so its advisable buffer some time for trip to checkin counter. But as a rule of thumb, yes you can proceed straight to security if you have your boarding pass and have no check in bags.
When should I arrive at the airport with hand luggage only?
If you are traveling with carry-on luggage only, you can go directly to the gate after checking in online. At peak times, the hand luggage and security check can take up to an hour. Therefore, plan for a little extra time. For a domestic flight, be ready to board at the gate at least 30 minutes before departure.
Do I need to go to the check-in desk with hand luggage?
If you are travelling with hand luggage only, you can head straight to security. Several of our airlines offer you the option to use their self-service check-in terminals at the airport.
Can you go straight to security if you check in online and only have hand luggage?
Can I check in online if I have a carry-on?
Yes, you can check in online also when you travel with baggage. If you have baggage to check in, you can leave it at the Bag Drop desk during your flight's check-in period.
What if I check in online and have no luggage?
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.
What if I check-in online and have no baggage?
Some airlines are very (very very) strict with their baggage rules reg weight and size – so its advisable buffer some time for trip to checkin counter. But as a rule of thumb, yes you can proceed straight to security if you have your boarding pass and have no check in bags.
Do I need to check in at the airport if I don’t have luggage?
Some airlines are very (very very) strict with their baggage rules reg weight and size – so its advisable buffer some time for trip to checkin counter. But as a rule of thumb, yes you can proceed straight to security if you have your boarding pass and have no check in bags.
Do I need to go to the check in desk with hand luggage?
If you are travelling with hand luggage only, you can head straight to security. Several of our airlines offer you the option to use their self-service check-in terminals at the airport.
Should you check-in online if you have luggage?
Yes, you should. On airlines that offer seat assignment, checking-in and printing your own boarding pass secures that assignment. Also, many airlines at many airports have separate bag drop-off lines that are separate from the regular check-in lines.
Can I check-in online if I have a carry on?
Yes, you can check in online also when you travel with baggage. If you have baggage to check in, you can leave it at the Bag Drop desk during your flight's check-in period.
Can you check-in online instead of at the airport?
For a short-haul flight where you are only taking hand luggage, checking in online saves a lot of time and is therefore much better than checking in at the airport. If, on the other hand, you have to check in bulky luggage, it is better to use the classic check-in at the airport for security reasons.