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What is the process for checking in for an American Airlines flight?

For Your Convenience, American Airlines Offers Several Check-In Options:

·         Web check-in.

·         Mobile Check-in.

·         Self-service kiosk check-in

·         Curb-side check-in.

·         Ticket Counter for Check-in.

When do I need to check in for American Airlines flights?

The Minimum Check-In Time For American Airlines Flights Varies By Airport:

·         A minimum of 45 minutes for domestic flights departing from U.S. airports.

·         If flying internationally, allow at least 60 minutes.

·         Exceptions include:

·         A minimum of 60 minutes – Puerto Rico (SJU).

·         It takes at least 75 minutes to reach Barcelona (BCN), Buenos Aires (EZE), Casablanca (CMN), Dublin (DUB), Madrid (MAD), and Paris (CDG).

·         Approximately 90 minutes – Caracas (CCS), Georgetown – Guyana (GEO), Maracaibo (MAR), St. Kitts and Nevis (SKB), and US Virgin Islands (STX, STT).

American Airlines Check-in Time

The ideal American Airlines check-in time for passengers should be about 3 hours before departure for international flights. For domestic flights, the flyer should reach the airport 2 hours before departure. Check-in time varies with the passenger’s choice of check-in option. And, even if you’ve checked in already, Travelintellect suggests you reach the airport well in advance. The flyer must be clearing all the sects of the boarding procedure in the given time and before deadlines. 

When should I arrive at the airport for my American Airlines (AA) flight?

Arrival Time Suggested Before Departure:

·         If you don’t check your baggage, it will take an hour for US domestic flights

·         For US domestic flights with checked baggage, it takes 1.5 hours

·         Flights to/from the US, Hawaii, and the US Virgin Islands take 2 hours.

·         Approximately 2.5 hours for flights to Honolulu

·         It takes 3 hours to fly from Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, France, Ireland, Mexico, Nassau, and South America

·         Bogota, Colombia, flights take 3.5 hours

·         Montevideo, Uruguay, flights depart in 4 hours

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