Advice before departure – parking, check-in
Are you attracted to a dream vacation somewhere in exotic and the only possible connection is an airplane? Does the uncertainty of check-in at the airport prevail over the much-anticipated beach rest? We will show you how to check in passengers.
First of all, it is important to pack your necessary things on the road, including valid documents (passport, identity card, travel insurance card), medicines you are taking, visas if you are traveling with children, and they must also have their travel documents.
Store important phone numbers on your mobile phone, especially for the insurance assistance service that you use if necessary.
It is in your interest to inquire about the opening hours of check-in counters at a particular carrier. They usually open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes. before the scheduled departure.
For check-in you need to bring a ticket (paper or electronic), voucher, or. reservation code, identity card and visa if you are flying to the country where it is required
At the check-in desk you hand in your baggage to your destination, get a boarding pass with an assigned seat on the plane, and a luggage ticket. Then continue on security or passport control.
Large and unusual luggage should be consulted with the worker at the check-in counter or directly with the airline.
Save time at the airport, buy an electronic ticket in advance, check-in is faster and easier, you can check your reservation or select your favorite seat through some airlines' websites. You can check in electronically within 48 hours to 3 hours before departure according to the rules of the particular airline.
After electronic check-in, make sure you print your boarding pass, boarding pass, and take it to the airport with your ticket and other documents.
A novelty, which few airlines have so far, is the possibility to check in using a mobile phone. Your phone must be able to connect to the Internet. You will receive a two-dimensional barcode in the form of SMS, MMS or e-mail on the carrier’s website after check-in. You can then attach it to a special device at the airport and you can travel.
Do not forget to come to the airport well in advance, depending on the flight, but usually in the range of 1.5 - 3 hours in advance.
If you arrive at the airport by car, you can park it in a guarded parking lot, which is often associated with the airport, for the entire duration of your absence. Parking is often charged.
