{"id":6178,"date":"2013-10-04T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2013-10-04T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=6178"},"modified":"2020-06-22T17:35:25","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T21:35:25","slug":"airport-check-in-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/airport-check-in-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Airport Check-In Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>To help make your flying process a little bit easier, tripcentral.ca has created this airport check-in guide.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Learn how to prepare beforehand and what to expect during your time at the airport.\u00a0 If you have any more questions, let us know in the comments below or contact your travel agent for details!<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><!--more--><strong>Before You Go: Preparing for your Flight<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Verify the date, time, and seat assignment of your flight<\/li>\n<li>Check your identification for validity (all documents must be valid for the duration<br \/>\nof your trip and include your full name, date of birth, and gender)<\/li>\n<li>If you booked a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hotel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartrawler.com\/tripcentral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">car rental<\/a> for your trip, ensure you have all of your<br \/>\nvouchers and confirmations<\/li>\n<li>Ensure you have your out of province medical insurance<\/li>\n<li>Have tags on all your baggage with your name and address for identification purposes.\n<ul>\n<li>It is recommended to use your work address according to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Research <a href=\"http:\/\/www.catsa.gc.ca\/whatcanIbring?_ga=1.214342679.1034983985.1486480687\">what is admissible<\/a> in your carry-on and checked luggage<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your checked bags are within the size and weight restrictions of your airline<\/li>\n<li>Pack valuables and any medications in your carry-on luggage in the case of lost luggage<\/li>\n<li>Check your flight status online before you leave for the airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Arrive Early<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Give yourself plenty time for parking, checking in, and security screening, especially during peak times.\u00a0 Tardiness may result in cancellation or re-assigned seats<\/li>\n<li>Procedures vary depending on the airport and destination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportCheckIn.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14530\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportCheckIn.jpg\" alt=\"Airport Check-in\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportCheckIn.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportCheckIn-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportCheckIn-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportCheckIn-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Check-In<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Have your documents and tickets ready<\/li>\n<li>Check-in: Online, at the counter, or at the self-service kiosk\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Online Check-In\n<ul>\n<li>Check-in within the 24-hour period prior to departure<\/li>\n<li>Prepare booking reference<\/li>\n<li>Print boarding pass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Domestic Flights: Check-in 90 minutes prior with a valid photo id<\/li>\n<li>International Flights: Check-in 3 hours prior with a valid passport (for some destinations, a passport must be valid for the following 6 months as well)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Security Screening<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportSecurity.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14531\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportSecurity.jpg\" alt=\"Airport Security\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportSecurity.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportSecurity-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportSecurity-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/TripSense_AirportSecurity-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gete rid of any excess liquids (like your water bottle) and ensure your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/carry-on-luggage-liquids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">liquids and gels<\/a> are in the proper packaging<\/li>\n<li>Have boarding pass and identification ready for inspection<\/li>\n<li>Avoid wearing metal items (i.e. belts, piercings)<\/li>\n<li>Remove your coat as well as your shoes and belt if asked<\/li>\n<li>Place all carry-on items (including electronics) in a tray for screening<\/li>\n<li>Walk through the scanner only when asked and make no comments about illegal activities<\/li>\n<li>Be ready and at the assigned gate a half hour minimum prior to departure time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re flying out of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/guide-for-flying-out-of-the-buffalo-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffalo airport<\/a>, check out our guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To help make your flying process a little bit easier, tripcentral.ca has created this airport check-in guide.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Learn how to prepare beforehand and what to expect during your time at the airport.\u00a0 If you have any more questions, let us know in the comments below or contact your travel agent for details!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":7850,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":""},"categories":[3541],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Amanda 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