30 mins, 45 mins, 2 hours or more?
i just got my ticket
Singapore - Sydney 1955-0620
Sydney - Auckland 0735-1235
return
1435-1555
1655-2245
is it possible for me to check in in 1 hour? wht if my first flight get delayed?
2006-12-04 15:55:05 · 9 answers · asked by DtEk7036 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
TAKE MY ADVICE FRIEND. TWO HOURS!
Whenever, you are schduled on international flights, make sure you have minimum 2 hours. Anything less will be your risk.
I TALK FROM EXPERIENCE. I AM WORLD TRAVELLER.
2006-12-05 03:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by Peacekeeper 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Standard practice is 2 hours for international flights. That's the window if you're taking the international leg without making a connection.
If you're making a connection you can usually check in as late as 1:30 prior to your first flight but I wouldn't recommend cutting it any closer than that.
International flights trigger additional security and other checks and if any of them are delayed for any reason you may lose your seat on the international leg.
When making a connection for an international flight, as long as you can make it to the gate before the door closes, you'll be OK. If there are a number of passengers on the international leg coming in on connections that are delayed, they may hold up departure if it won't bust crew rest for the pilots, especially if it's the last (or only) flight of the day.
2006-12-04 17:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Two Hours is the standard. I travel alot and this is what all airlines recommend. If you have a delayed flight, you have to notifiy a flight steward. They can call ahead and see if the connecting flight can be delayed for a short time but no guarentees in that.
Just be there at least 2 hours ahead.
Oh, and have a good flight.
2006-12-07 14:02:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My local airport recommends 2 hours. However see if you can do any of the check in early (luggage the day before, etc.) this is available in some areas. Call your airline.
If you can do this you can show up an hour to 45 minutes before the flight and still make it. (w/ no carry-on)
2006-12-04 17:22:20 · answer #4 · answered by dropkick 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In the US the standard practice especially with all of the new regulations is to check in two hours prior to flight. That allows an ample amount of time to go through the screening process and get your luggage checked etc... I would suggest that you follow the two hour rule, because you wouldn't want to get held up in a security line and miss your flight.
Have a great trip!
2006-12-05 02:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You really need to check with your specific airline; they differ between airlines in the rules. I know I flew British Air one time from London and was still in the security line when they called final boarding, and I was able to board. It was a real close call though! One hour will be ok in most cases, but I would check with the airline. If your flight is delayed they will help you.
2006-12-04 16:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by poppet 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i fly international particularly generally and the least volume of time they are going to enable is two hours. in case you look previous due the airline could have you ever taken off the flight so dont be stupid and delay. pass, verify in and characteristic time to have a coffee or drink earlier boarding. relax in the front room incredibly than look previous due and probable not fly in any respect
2016-12-13 03:03:58 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds weird
2016-07-28 05:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends..
2016-08-23 12:06:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋