Checking-in | Manchester Airport (2024)

FAQs

What do they ask you at airport check in? ›

In-person at airport using a self check-in kiosk

To check in at a kiosk you will need one of the following: Confirmation number (usually sent via email if ticket is purchased online or through a travel agency) Credit card used for payment of the ticket. Passport.

I'm trying to check in online, but I'm getting a message saying Check in at the Airport. Why is this? Sometimes this means online check-in isn't available for your booking. It doesn't happen very often, but it means you'll need to pick up your boarding passes at the airport instead.

Airport Check-in

Officials at the counter will check the documents. Collect Boarding Pass: After verification, you will be issued a boarding pass with flight details like flight number, seat number, and scheduled departure time.

Wear clothing and shoes without metal, and be ready to remove your belt if it has a metal buckle. Tuck large metal jewelry pieces into your carry-on bag before you go through the security checkpoint. Put change and keys into your carry-on or empty your pockets into a plastic bin when you arrive at the checkpoint.

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.

I would like to check in. Please be at the gate 45 minutes before departure. Do you have a checked bag or just carry-on luggage? I have one carry-on and two checked bags.

If you don't check in, you won't receive a boarding pass that allows you to board the plane, and your seat might be given up to a standby passenger. The check-in process also confirms your traveler details like your passport information and frequent flyer number.

The same is true for lawful permanent residents: you generally cannot be denied entry to the United States, but declining to answer questions may result in delay or further inspection. Refusal by non-citizen visa holders and visitors to answer questions may result in denial of entry.

I have checked in online and have no hold baggage, do I need to go to check-in? If you have checked in and have a printed or mobile boarding pass and are not checking in any hold luggage you can go straight to security and through to the departure lounge.

One disadvantage is certainly that many people have poor time management and arrive too late at the airport if they check in online. For some, this can lead to unwanted time pressure. On the other hand, those who still have to check in at the airport itself usually arrive early enough and are therefore over-punctual.

How do I get my boarding pass? ›

Boarding passes are provided at check-in, either online (online check-in is usually available 24 hours prior to the flight) or in person at a kiosk or at the check-in counter.

Online check-in. When you travel with us, make sure you check in online – it reduces contact, and helps you get through the airport quicker.

Reasons might include: if you have more than one passport, if you're a certain nationality, if your flight was booked at the very last minute, if your flight was booked by someone else, or if you have the same name as a person of interest.

Liquids, gels and aerosols packed in carry-on must follow the 3-1-1 liquids rule: 3.4 ounces or less per container. 1 quart size, clear, plastic, zip top bag (all liquids must fit in bag) 1 bag per passenger.

For domestic flights, you'll need your boarding pass and your Government-issued Real ID. For International flights, you'll need your boarding pass and your passport. What items do you have to check in when flying on an airplane?

Standard and TSA PreCheck® Screening

As you know, standard screening requires that you remove all items and place them on the X-ray belt for screening. With TSA PreCheck®, you are able to speed through security and don't need to remove your shoes, laptops, liquids, belts and light jackets.