United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time
New policy requiring check-in 45 minutes before departure takes effect June 3
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Travelers flying on United Airlines will need to follow a new rule when it comes to checking in for their flights.
The Chicago-based airline has announced a change in the check-in times for travelers.
A United spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "Starting June 3, our check-in cutoff time for domestic flights will change to 45 minutes before departure."
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"The change brings greater consistency for our customers by aligning with our current checked baggage deadline and the check-in policies followed by most other airlines," the spokesperson added.
Currently, the check-in cutoff time for domestic travel is 30 minutes, while international check-in times will remain unchanged at one hour.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Starting June 3, United Airlines is changing the domestic check-in cutoff to 45 minutes — a change from 30 minutes. (iStock)
There are time limits for checking bags that vary by airport.
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Travelers should arrive a minimum of two hours before their scheduled domestic flights and three hours before scheduled international flights, the TSA advises.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The international check-in times will remain unchanged at one hour. (iStock)
On May 7, the REAL ID requirement took effect, requiring flyers to obtain the new identification with a star in the upper right corner in order to fly.
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A TSA spokesperson told Fox News Digital the agency continues to urge passengers to get REAL IDs or bring other acceptable forms of ID for travel.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Summer travel is upon us, and there is still time to get a REAL ID," said the spokesperson.
"The change brings greater consistency for our customers by aligning with our current checked baggage deadline and the check-in policies followed by most other airlines," the spokesperson added. (iStock)
Other forms of identification that are accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.
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