When traveling by air, you are advised to arrive at the airport before the flight's departure. This is said so because the check-in process at the airport takes time. Although the airline staff tries to complete the process in time, it usually takes longer than expected as documentation is done keenly per the security protocol. Also, the health rules have become stringent since Covid times. In case you fly with American Airlines, how early should you reach the airport? Is it 24 hours or what? The info below in this article detangles this query.

How early should I reach the airport when traveling with American Airlines?

There are different time suggestions as per your check-in details. Passengers for international and domestic flights are given different timings, and the distinct directions stand for online and physical checking. In the following bullet points, the categorical arrival timings are recommended by the Airline that allow ample time to check in with or without bags and clear all the security procedures before scheduled departure. Here is when to arrive at the airport.

• For International Flights:-The Airlines recommends you arrive at the airport at least three hours before your international flight's scheduled departure.

• For Domestic Flights:- If you are going to fly within the U.S., you are required to arrive at least two hours before the flight's scheduled departure.

Note:- If there are restrictions to your destination and it requires specific travel documents, you must remember to bring a complete and authentic copy to the airport; otherwise, your time will be eaten up in the protocol.

Check-in

To save yourself from getting late, you need to speed up the process of checking in. There are two ways in common for a quick check-in process. Those are:

Via Kiosks:- You are suggested to use curbside check-in or self-service kiosks at most functional airports if you have an electronic ticket. You need to scan it from your phone, and you will be checked within minutes.

Online check-in:- Another way to check in is- online. You may check-in through the American Airlines mobile app. Install the App and have its access.

Look at the check-in times when traveling with American Airlines

For International flights:- You can check in online 24 hours before the flight departure or at least 90 minutes earlier for your international journey.

For Domestic Flights:- If you are checking in online or from the Airline's mobile App, it should be done 24 hours before and up to 45 minutes before the flight's departure.

Bags Check In

Well, as you know, bag check-in takes time, so you are advised to be at the airport at a certain time before catching your flight on time. The timings are as follows:

• If you are going to fly within the U.S., arrive at least 45 minutes earlier to check in with bags.
• If you travel to or from destinations outside the U.S., be there at the airport 60 minutes before the flight's departure.

Conclusion

To get more information besides this, you can visit the American Airlines official site or call the customer service number to get a human at American Airlines. They will answer all your queries and issues to make your journey peaceful.