Here’s a guide to help you breeze through the airport rush.
Prepare for the anticipated travel rush during Eid Al Adha and summer holidays as airlines and airport authorities issue advisories. Longer queues and potential delays, particularly at baggage and check-in counters, are expected.
To enhance passenger experience and streamline travel during these peak periods, airlines are promoting smart solutions, with online check-in being the most popular choice. Passengers are encouraged to utilize this convenient service, enabling them to complete the check-in process online as early as two days before their flight.
Here’s a breakdown of the online check-in process for various airlines:
Emirates Airlines (48 hours in advance)
Emirates offers the convenience of online check-in, allowing passengers to check in as early as 48 hours before their scheduled departure. The online check-in option closes 90 minutes prior to departure for all e-ticket holders. Passengers have the flexibility to download their mobile boarding pass to their phones, Emirates App, or Wallet app. This electronic pass can be easily presented at different checkpoints throughout the airport.
Flydubai (48 hours in advance)
Flydubai, the budget carrier, provides the convenience of online check-in starting 48 hours before the flight and up to 75 minutes prior to departure. However, it’s important to note that at certain airports, passengers may still be required to visit check-in counters for travel document verification and boarding pass issuance.
Air Arabia (36 hours in advance)
Air Arabia offers the convenience of online check-in for its passengers, allowing them to check in from the comfort of their homes or offices. The online check-in service is available 36 hours before the scheduled flight departure. Passengers simply need to fill out the online form with their reservation number, name, and flight date to complete the check-in process hassle-free.
Etihad Airways (30 hours in advance)
Etihad Airways offers convenient online check-in for its passengers, starting 30 hours prior to departure. Passengers simply need to enter their booking reference number (PNR), a six-character code beginning with a capital letter. By opting for this express service, passengers can not only check in online but also select their preferred seats, explore upgrade options (if available), and make changes to their itinerary, all without the need to visit the airline’s service desk. It’s a hassle-free way to manage travel details conveniently.
