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(B) at most big airports, in fact, you can "check-in" -- so, leave your luggage with them - right on the road where you get out of the taxi. sometimesSometimes you do that and you ALSO have to then checkincheck-in at the main checkincheck-in counters inside; sometimes all the checkincheck-in is handled at the roadside.

(B2) To add more confusion, these days you can often check in using a machine that looks like an ATM. Instead of having to line up to talk to a human at the check-in counters, you line up to use a little sort of machine; they might have a row of ten or so of these machines. You just type in your numbers and it prints out the boarding pass for you (see image above). Note that in this case you have to put your bags "somewhere", sometimes a person comes and gets it, sometimes you use the roadside system, sometimes you then go to another counter etc. Personally if it was my first time I'd just go to a human at a checkincheck-in counter! I would not use the "automatic machine" nor the "roadside checkin"check-in".

(B3 !!) And note that these days, you sometimes do not need to check-in at all! If you strictly have only hand baggage, in some cases you can "check in online." You do that at home before even before going to the aorportairport. I would avoid this if you are new!

(C) note that check-in is the part where you "have to wait" - those are the long lines you see at airports. it can often happen you have to wait for an hour in the line. some people like to arrive very early, to be the first to check in, so you don't have to wait. note that by doing that you can get a better seat (BUT that does not apply so much these days, as explained above,: you can usually getchoose your seat in advance, online.)

the wait to go through security CAN BE very long, particularly say in the US. often there is no wait at security. the wait to actually board is no big deal, you all just line up and go on the plane.

(B) at most big airports, in fact, you can "check-in" -- so, leave your luggage with them - right on the road where you get out of the taxi. sometimes you do that and you ALSO have to then checkin at the main checkin counters inside; sometimes all the checkin is handled at the roadside.

(B2) To add more confusion, these days you can often check in using a machine that looks like an ATM. Instead of having to line up to talk to a human at the check-in counters, you line up to use a little sort of machine; they might have a row of ten or so of these machines. You just type in your numbers and it prints out the boarding pass for you (see image above). Note that in this case you have to put your bags "somewhere", sometimes a person comes and gets it, sometimes you use the roadside system, sometimes you then go to another counter etc. Personally if it was my first time I'd just go to a human at a checkin counter! I would not use the "automatic machine" nor the "roadside checkin".

(B3 !!) And note that these days, you sometimes do not need to check-in at all! If you strictly have only hand baggage, in some cases you can "check in online." You do that at home before even going to the aorport. I would avoid this if you are new!

(C) note that check-in is the part where you "have to wait" - those are the long lines you see at airports. it can often happen you have to wait for an hour in the line. some people like to arrive very early, to be the first to check in, so you don't have to wait. note that by doing that you can get a better seat (BUT that does not apply so much these days, as explained above, you can usually get your seat in advance.)

the wait to go through security CAN BE very long, particularly say in the US. often there is no wait at security. the wait to actually board is no big deal, you all just line up and go on the plane.

(B) at most big airports, in fact, you can "check-in" - so, leave your luggage with them - right on the road where you get out of the taxi. Sometimes you do that and you ALSO have to then check-in at the main check-in counters inside; sometimes all the check-in is handled at the roadside.

(B2) To add more confusion, these days you can often check in using a machine that looks like an ATM. Instead of having to line up to talk to a human at the check-in counters, you line up to use a little sort of machine; they might have a row of ten or so of these machines. You just type in your numbers and it prints out the boarding pass for you (see image above). Note that in this case you have to put your bags "somewhere", sometimes a person comes and gets it, sometimes you use the roadside system, sometimes you then go to another counter etc. Personally if it was my first time I'd just go to a human at a check-in counter! I would not use the "automatic machine" nor the "roadside check-in".

(B3 !!) And note that these days, you sometimes do not need to check-in at all! If you have only hand baggage, in some cases you can "check in online." You do that at home even before going to the airport. I would avoid this if you are new!

(C) note that check-in is the part where you "have to wait" - those are the long lines you see at airports. it can often happen you have to wait for an hour in the line. some people like to arrive very early, to be the first to check in, so you don't have to wait. note that by doing that you can get a better seat (BUT that does not apply so much these days, as explained above: you can usually choose your seat in advance, online.)

the wait to go through security CAN BE very long, particularly say in the US. the wait to actually board is no big deal, you all just line up and go on the plane.

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(B3 !!) {Finally todayAnd note that these days, you sometimes do not need to check in-in at all - ie, if! If you strictly have only hand baggage. You, in some cases you can "check in online"online." You do that at home before even going to the aorport. I would avoid this if you are new!}

(B3 !!) {Finally today you sometimes do not need to check in at all - ie, if you strictly have only hand baggage. You can "check in online" at home. I would avoid this if you are new!}

(B3 !!) And note that these days, you sometimes do not need to check-in at all! If you strictly have only hand baggage, in some cases you can "check in online." You do that at home before even going to the aorport. I would avoid this if you are new!

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Note that these days, it's usually confusing since there is both an EXPEDIA code andAND a code from one or more AIRLINESthe AIRLINE! (Possibly even more than one airline.) So, write all those down, or if you likeprefer print it out from your computer.

(2) CHECK-IN. At the airport, you "check in"-in". This means you give them your code numbers, and you show them your passport, and you give them your luggage. In return they (Anygive you your boarding pass.

Note, as it says you give them your luggage. But any small "carry-on" items, you just keep in your hand.) In return they

So, "check-in" is all about give yougetting your boarding pass your boarding pass.

So after shopping, you all stand around at the gate. Eventually they will say "Now boarding, your flight 247". You all line up and go through the gate - as I explain, they take your boarding pass, you show your passport, and they give you the small tear-off piece. At that instant you do and must walk straight on to the plane (down the walkway) and that's you on the plane. (You cannot go back to the shops, or anythinganywhere else, after that.)

(A) traditionally, you only got your seat assignment at the moment of checkin. ie on the actual day, at the airport. However these days. On expedia etc..on the web, after you buy the ticket, typically you can click and actually choose your seat, so that's good. In(In fact, nowadays, most airlines now have a con where you can then pay a little more for a "better" seat.)

Note that these days, it's usually confusing since there is both an EXPEDIA code and a code from one or more AIRLINES! So, write all those down or if you like print it out from your computer.

(2) CHECK-IN At the airport, you "check in". This means you give them your code numbers, and you show them your passport, and you give them your luggage. (Any small "carry-on" items, you keep in your hand.) In return they give you your boarding pass.

So after shopping, you all stand around at the gate. Eventually they will say "Now boarding, your flight 247". You all line up and go through the gate - as I explain, they take your boarding pass, you show your passport, and they give you the small tear-off piece. At that instant you do and must walk straight on to the plane (down the walkway) and that's you on the plane. (You cannot go back to the shops or anything after that.)

(A) traditionally, you only got your seat assignment at the moment of checkin. ie on the actual day, at the airport. However these days. On expedia etc, after you buy the ticket, typically you can click and actually choose your seat, so that's good. In fact most airlines now have a con where you can then pay a little more for a "better" seat.

Note that these days, it's usually confusing since there is both an EXPEDIA code AND a code from the AIRLINE! (Possibly even more than one airline.) So, write all those down, or if you prefer print it out from your computer.

(2) CHECK-IN. At the airport, you "check-in". This means you give them your code numbers, and you show them your passport, and you give them your luggage. In return they give you your boarding pass.

Note, as it says you give them your luggage. But any small "carry-on" items, you just keep in your hand.

So, "check-in" is all about getting your boarding pass.

So after shopping, you all stand around at the gate. Eventually they will say "Now boarding, your flight 247". You all line up and go through the gate - as I explain, they take your boarding pass, you show your passport, and they give you the small tear-off piece. At that instant you do and must walk straight on to the plane (down the walkway) and that's you on the plane. (You cannot go back to the shops, or anywhere else, after that.)

(A) traditionally, you only got your seat assignment at the moment of checkin. ie on the actual day, at the airport. However these days...on the web, after you buy the ticket, typically you can click and actually choose your seat, so that's good. (In fact, nowadays, most airlines now have a con where you can then pay a little more for a "better" seat.)

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