P: Excese me. This is my first time to travel by air. There are so much many people standing in lines. I feel very confused. I don't know which line I shoud stand in.
C: 1________________________?
P: Yes, here you are.
C: Are you going to 2____________________?
P: International flight.
C: 3__________________________?
P: I'm going to New York.
C: Have you got your passport with 4_____________________?
P: Yes, here they are. Can you deal with all the formalities for me?
C: No, I can't. I just want to know whether they are ready. You have to 5_____________.
P: I see.
C: OK! All your travel documents are ready. Now, please go there and 6_________________ first, and then go into 7____________________ to check in for your flight, and 8_______________________. After this, you'll get 9____________________________. Then you should follow other passengers to go through 10_________________. When it's time to board the plane, you may board your flight.
P: Thank you for your help.
Please summery the methods of getting your boarding pass.
When you’re a first-time flyer, or it’s been a while since you were at an airport, getting your boarding pass at the airport can seem confusing at first. However, as long as you give yourself plenty of time to check in there is no need to stress. Once you locate your airline’s check-in counter, you can either have the staff print your boarding pass or save time by using one of the convenient self check-in kiosks.
Method 1 Checking in at the Airline Check-in Counter
1. Arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before your flight. For domestic flights, 2 hours is plenty of time to check-in and get through security to your gate. For international flights, get to the airport 3 hours ahead of your flight.[1]
2-3 hours is a general recommendation and you should check with your airline for specific arrival guidelines.[2]
The amount of time you need to complete check-in will vary based on the size of the airport, day of the week, travel season, and other factors. It’s always a good idea to give yourself more time than you think you need![3]
2. Provide the check-in agent with identification and flight information. Depending on your airline and where you are flying to, the staff may ask for your flight number or booking number, or they may be able to check you in with just your ID. Have all your information and documents handy to present to the agent.[6]
If you booked your flight online, print out your confirmation email to provide all your flight information to the airline staff when they check you in.
For international flights make sure you have your passport!
3. Receive your boarding pass and drop off any bags you are checking. The airline staff will usually check your bags at the same time they print you your boarding pass. Make sure to grab your baggage tag receipt for when you pick up your bag at your destination.[7]
4. Check your boarding pass for your gate number and proceed to security. Follow the airport signs directing you to the appropriate security line for your gate. Keep your passport or ID and boarding pass out to present to TSA agents.[8]
Method 2 Using Self Check-in Kiosks
1. Get to the airport the recommended 2-3 hours before your flight. Self check-in lines are usually shorter than waiting in line for the airline counter staff to check you in, but leave yourself plenty of time for security or unexpected delays. Check with your airline for specific arrival recommendations.[9]
2. Look for your airline’s self check-in kiosks and find an open one or wait in line.The kiosks will be located near the airline’s check-in counter. An advantage of self check-in kiosks is that there are usually no long lines.[10]
3. Follow the instructions on the screen of the kiosk to print your boarding pass.The check-in kiosk will prompt you to enter your flight information or scan your ID. Sometimes you can scan the credit card you paid for the flight with to check in.[11]
Your passport is required for international flights. The kiosk will prompt you to scan it.
Bring a printed copy of the confirmation email you received if you booked online so you have all your flight details available.
4. Look at your gate number and follow airport signs to security for your gate.Remember to keep out your ID and boarding pass to present to security agents. Make sure that your carry-on luggage meets all airport and security guidelines.[12]