5 Interesting Facts About Sri Lanka
25 March 2026, Wednesday |
Upon arrival at the airport, you should look around carefully and look for the information board that indicates the nearest flights and departure times. This is a large screen that displays information about the nearest flight: number, airline name, destination and status.
If registration has already begun, then before the number on the board line there will be the inscription “Check-in”.
If you see “on time” next to the desired aircraft, this means that the flight is departing as scheduled and there are no changes. Usually the registration start time is written next to it. “Delayed” next to a flight indicates that it is delayed.
Therefore, you need to go to the check-in counter when the check-in sign appears in front of your flight number. In all other cases, registration is not possible. The start of check-in for a flight is always marked with a corresponding inscription.
The check-in counter required by the passenger is also indicated on the information board in the line corresponding to the flight number. The next step is to go to the correct check-in counter.
Check-in opens on average three hours before departure and closes 30-45 minutes before departure.
You must provide your own passport and ticket at the reception. If the ticket was purchased electronically, you just need to present your passport. An airline employee will independently find a ticket with the passenger's name.
The scales are located next to the rack on which luggage is placed for further weighing. After determining the weight, a special tag with a barcode is attached to the luggage, thanks to which the luggage will not be lost along the way. Hand luggage is also weighed. Some airlines also attach tags to carry-on luggage.
Check-in is complete when an airline employee issues your boarding pass and baggage tags, which will allow you to claim your baggage upon arrival at your destination. To avoid losing labels, it is customary to stick them on the cover of your passport or boarding pass.
In the waiting room, you can choose a seat at the check-in counter. The sooner a passenger arrives for check-in, the greater the chance of getting the desired seat. To make the passenger's first flight on an airplane memorable, it is recommended to sit near the window, but only if there is no fear of heights. If you feel stressed at high altitude, sit in the aisle. The emergency exit has more legroom, making these seats comfortable for tall passengers.
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