Tips and tricks

Do I need to check-in if I only have carry-on?

Do I need to check-in if I only have carry-on?

If you’re only taking a carry on you have to make sure that the carry on is within the dimensions of their allowance. If there is an automated system that prints your boarding passes for you or if you have checked in online or via an app then you should be able to go straight to security.

Can you go straight to security with hand luggage?

When you check in online, you don’t need to go to the check-in counter unless you have a bag to check. If all you have is carry-on luggage, you will go straight to the gate. The first check point will be the TSA security to inspect you and your luggage.

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Do I need to go to the desk if I have a mobile boarding pass?

Mobile boarding passes also can save on valuable travel time, because unless you’re checking bags, you no longer need to collect a ticket at the counter. Phone in hand, you can head straight to the TSA security checkpoint.

Can I skip check-in at airport?

Global Entry is a program run by the United States Customs and Border Protection agency. Just like TSA PreCheck, access to the program allows you to skip the long line at security when you’re departing the United States.

Do I need to check-in if I’m not checking a bag?

If you’re not checking luggage, you can skip the check-in counter altogether and go straight to the security checkpoint, then to your gate and onto the plane. Your ID and the boarding pass you printed at home (or sent to your phone) will gain you passage right to your seat. You can also use curbside check-in.

Do I need a boarding pass if I check-in online?

All you need to board the plane is the ID document you used to check-in and your mobile device with the e-ticket or boarding pass.

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Do I go straight to TSA If I checked in online?

Yes, your mobile boarding pass can be used to proceed through security checkpoint to board your flight. 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.

Do I need to check-in if I have no luggage?

Do I need to check-in if I already have a boarding pass?

If you’re traveling with just a carry-on bag, you can head to the security check as soon as you arrive at the airport, rather than making a first stop at the check-in desk, since you already have your printed boarding pass, or, better yet, you e-ticket.

Can you check in basic economy without a check in bag?

And obviously with no checks, this will be abused. Save the $30 and still bring a carryon. Therefore if you’re flying Basic Economy and check-in online while saying you are NOT checking a bag, you get flagged and are not able to checkin until you arrive at the airport.

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Do you need a passport to go through airport security checks?

In some airports, with some airlines, you can use an automated kiosk instead if required to have a passport check. In the UK this is often dependant on the airline and airport. However generally to pass through security you require 2 items: boarding pass and a passport (if flying outside UK) or ID if inside.

Is there a digital check in for carry on flights?

It does depend on your airline and whether or not they have a digital check in option. If you’re only taking a carry on you have to make sure that the carry on is within the dimensions of their allowance.

Can I check in my hand luggage with Ryan Air?

Just be sure your hand luggage complies with Ryanairs limits and it as easy as you have stated. 3. Re: Ryan Air – no bags to check in, do I go straight through?