Checking In

Almost every airline offers travelers an easy-to-use app that alerts passengers when boarding starts or notifies them if a flight is delayed. Some allow you to check in for your flight 24 hours in advance, review travel requirements, rebook your flight, live chat with the airline, and get free in-flight entertainment.

Download Your Airline’s App

As a solo traveler, arriving at the airport three hours before your boarding time gives wiggle room for hiccups. Many factors like traffic, finding a parking spot, or forgetting something, can unexpectedly delay your airport arrival, so giving yourself extra time will allow room to handle those obstacles without worrying about running late.

When to Arrive

Your boarding pass has crucial information, like the flight's arrival time, the gate number, the boarding time, and your boarding group — and checking these details as soon as you get it can prevent any questions later. It’s also wise to print your travel itinerary beforehand as your phone’s battery could run out, or you could have poor reception at the airport.

Flight Details

Your flight's gate isn't set in stone and airlines commonly change it in the blink of an eye. If you're not watching the gate number on your airline's app or on the display screens, you could end up realizing at the last moment that you're on the complete opposite end of the airport and need to make a mad dash to your new gate to make your flight.

Watch Your Flight’s Gate