Flights require a special approach to travel planning. After all, it is not enough for a passenger to purchase an air ticket and present it upon boarding. Here the client arrives at the airport terminal two to three hours before the departure of the liner to check in and check in luggage. However, today there is a convenient alternative to the classical control procedure. Let's talk in more detail about how to check in for a plane via the Internet and consider the nuances of this innovation.

Airlines offer customers to purchase tickets in several ways. The classic and familiar option for citizens is to buy an air ticket at the carrier's box office. However, such situations involve waiting in line and some inconvenience to the person. Modern technical capabilities allow the passenger to go through the maximum number of necessary procedures without leaving the apartment. To do this, you will have to use special online services to book a seat on the plane and check in online.

Moreover, travelers note that it will be possible to book a flight in several ways. The booking service is available on the carrier's website, the airport portal or in special search services - aggregators. The passenger chooses suitable option, focusing on personal financial situation and preferences. The booking procedure is quite simple: the client makes a request for a specific flight and leaves a contact e-mail, and the itinerary receipt arrives at the specified address.

This method is convenient - after all, the information that you provided to the airline remains in the carrier's database. Accordingly, the loss of a printout does not become a problem, since it will be possible to restore information in a matter of minutes.

However, it will require attention and accuracy. In order to properly register on the Internet, it is appropriate to familiarize yourself with the rules of the airline in advance and examine the purchased ticket. Here it is important to pay attention to the order of passing control. These criteria determine the weight of luggage and the number of passengers on board according to the itinerary receipt. In addition, the overall load of airlines affects the time. When flying across Russia, it will be possible to cope in 1.5 hours, and it will take more time to travel overseas.

Keep in mind when purchasing an air ticket, it is advisable for a passenger to find the layout of the aircraft cabin in order to choose the best seat for a comfortable flight. Such layouts contain a detailed indication of the location of technical units and emergency exits So, it's not hard to navigate here. In addition, when booking seats, indicate how much hand luggage you are carrying and the weight of luggage that will fly in the luggage compartment. Usually, in the itinerary receipts, the carrier indicates the allowable weight of the passenger's luggage and the current restrictions.

Options for purchasing tickets and the nuances of the flight

The service of going through the online registration procedure has recently appeared in the country. Firstly, such a system simplifies the work of airlines and attracts people to travel by plane. Secondly, it is easier for customers to complete travel details online - this significantly saves time and relieves a person of unnecessary inconvenience.

If you intend to go through all the procedures online, here you will be able to avoid a trip to the airport three hours before departure to mark yourself. But for passengers who are flying for the first time, it is still expedient on the territory of the airport terminal. In addition, airlines limit the list of citizens who have access to electronic registration. The following categories are on the list:

• people with serious illnesses;
• passengers with disabilities;
• schoolchildren under twelve years of age unaccompanied by adults;
• citizens who bought air tickets through a travel agency;
• flights by a group of more than 9 people;
• people with excess baggage or hazardous substances.

If you choose to check in online, you don't have to worry about luggage. Here it is enough to present your luggage at the airport at the counter with the inscription Drop Off. Moreover, the passage of this kind of control will be possible at a convenient time for the passenger. Another positive aspect of online self-registration is the choice of a comfortable seat in a calm home environment and without rush.

Passing the procedure

The immediate process is unlikely to be difficult. Here you only need a printout of the itinerary receipt and the passenger's passport. To issue a boarding pass, the coding of the ticket and flight number will come in handy. After filling in the empty columns, the service will offer an electronic version of the boarding pass, which the client prints out and presents at the control at the airport. Moreover, the things that the passenger takes into the cabin are not registered. But here it is advisable to keep within the weight of travel bags recommended by the carrier.

In various airlines, online registration is practically the same. But still there are some features that you need to know. Let's consider the details of what constitutes check-in for the S7 flight. How many hours before the departure of the board will be able to arrange a trip, the features of the procedure and other similar nuances, we will study below.

Details on the example of specific airlines

It is appropriate to study all the nuances on the issue of registration on the official portal of the airline. For "S7 Group" just follow this link. A direct link to the online registration portal is located. The service becomes available thirty hours before takeoff, and the function blocks the possibility of check-in in the last 50 minutes before the departure of the liner. In order for customers to have time to check in, it is appropriate to arrive at the airport 45 minutes before the indicated departure time.

Check-in for the S7 flight using the e-ticket number takes place according to certain regulations. Consider the step-by-step procedure for registering passengers. The instruction looks like this:

1. Open the tab "Check-in for the flight" on the main page of the site. Enter the ticket or booking code.
2. We indicate the initials and check the correct spelling of the route sheet with the passport. Please note that information about yourself is entered in Latin. Click "Register".
3. We put marks next to the names of travelers and select a flight. We clarify information about items prohibited for transportation and compare the data with the actual luggage. When you have checked all the information, click Continue.

After completing these steps, you are listed in the airline's system. seat determined automatically. If you are not satisfied with the chair that the company has selected, click the “change” button next to it and. For S7 Priority status members, changing seats is a free service. For other users, the cost of the service is regulated according to the tariffs of the company.

We change the passenger seat and prepare for landing

Check out the interior plan. The seats marked in gray are already booked by other people. The choice is available from places that are marked in white. Select the appropriate chair and press the "Save and Continue" button. While the registration is open, the client has the right to change his mind and change the choice within seven to eight hours before the end of the procedure. To see the layout of the aircraft, click the "Edit" button next to the column where the location is indicated. However, changes will incur an additional charge if the applicable fare so permits.

Seat selection is an obligatory stage of online registration

Come to the airport with a printed ticket 45 minutes before departure - this will allow you to calmly resolve issues with luggage. Drop off your luggage at the dedicated baggage drop-off point. At airports, this zone has different names or things are accepted at a common counter. Next, go to the pre-flight hall.

It is advisable to save the ticket in pdf format in order to send the data by e-mail at any time. It will also be possible to print the booked ticket at the airport terminals or near the counter where passengers are checked in.

Airlines employees are advised to print the ticket at home or in special organizations that offer a similar service. A good solution is to duplicate information by transferring data to an electronic drive. Similarly, you will be able to check in for a flight from Russia or other airlines - here you will have to install a special application of a specific carrier and follow the instructions provided. More on this in the video below.

Don't forget to read the conditions of baggage transportation to avoid possible problems during boarding. Online checkout becomes unavailable if changes are made within the last 22 hours before the flight takes off. When a passenger checks in, he checks and, if necessary, corrects information that does not match the traveler's passport data. Such changes are available until the end of the registration period.

When checking in on the Internet, it is enough for a passenger to arrive 45 minutes before the departure of the board in order to check in and check in luggage

When receiving a boarding pass on the spot, you will need to receive the paper before the end of check-in, at least 40 minutes before takeoff. When you hand over your luggage, the airport employee determines the weight of the luggage and transfers things for further checking. At this counter, the line moves pretty quickly. If you are flying for a short time and you only have hand baggage, the verification procedures will take a minimum of time.

If you plan to check in on the spot, you will have to arrive at the airport a few hours before takeoff. Online you do not spend a lot of time, and it is enough to drive to the airport 40 minutes before takeoff. Information on how to check in for a flight using an electronic ticket via the Internet will be useful for people who fly frequently and try to keep up with the times.

It will be possible to purchase tickets in several different ways - the passenger just needs to choose convenient option
Checking in for a flight online requires careful study of the conditions of the flight
For some categories of citizens, including unaccompanied children, electronic registration is not possible
To check in online, the passenger will need a passport, ticket numbers, reservations and internet access
Check-in for an S7 flight using an e-ticket number is a simple and affordable procedure

Online registration starts in 24 hours and ends in 45 minutes before the flight departure and is available when departing from the following cities:

Anapa, Antalya, Bangkok*, Goa, Yekaterinburg, Heraklion, Kazan, Kerkyra, Kos, Larnaca, Moscow (Vnukovo airport), Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Pardubice, Paphos, Perm, Phuket, Rhodes, Samara, St. Petersburg, Simferopol, Sochi, Tyumen, Ufa, Sharjah, Eilat, Enfidha**.

* At Bangkok and Eilat airports, online check-in closes 4 hours 10 minutes before departure.
** At Enfidha Airport, online check-in closes 5 hours 10 minutes before departure and boarding passes received as a result of online check-in must be reissued at the check-in counter at the airport .

If you are traveling with baggage that exceeds the hand baggage allowance, you must check in your baggage at the designated DROP OFF check-in counter or at the check-in counter for your flight before check-in time ends.

If your baggage exceeds the weight or dimensions free transportation baggage, you need to pay for excess baggage at the rates established by the airline.
Familiarize yourself with the baggage rules and pay attention to the list of items and substances restricted / prohibited for transportation.

You can use the online check-in service for Rossiya Airlines flights numbered FV5501-5949 if:

You do not need special services, such as accompanying a child without parents, accompanying seriously ill people on a stretcher, etc.;

You are traveling without animals, do not carry weapons and heavy luggage;

You do not have extra seats in the cabin, including for luggage.

How to check in for a flight online:

1. On the official website of Rossiya Airlines, go to the online check-in service page (the "Online check-in" button) or use the service's direct address.

2. Fill in the fields in accordance with the itinerary receipt:

• Last name of the passenger. Enter the passenger's last name as it appears on the itinerary receipt of the ticket. Example: RYBAKOV (when entering the copied text, check that there are no hidden spaces), a double surname is also entered together without spaces, for example, ALEKSANDROVAANDREEVA.

• Number of ticket. Enter the e-ticket number as it is indicated in the itinerary receipt. Example: 1952420251055

3. Read and confirm your agreement with the online check-in rules, privacy policy, terms and conditions for the provision of the service, and the list of main hazardous substances and items prohibited from being carried on board the aircraft.

4. To identify the passenger, press the "Search" button.

If identification is successful, the page will display flight information, passenger information, and online check-in status.

Online registration status can be displayed in two states: OPEN or CLOSED according to service activity. By pressing the button, you can get acquainted with the information about the start and end time of check-in at the airport, as well as the start and end time of boarding the aircraft.

The "Passenger selected for check-in" field displays the passenger whose last name was specified during authentication;

Provided you have a companion(s), you can add him/her(s) for joint online check-in by clicking on the "Add passenger" button and entering the last name and ticket number.

5. Select the last name of the passenger(s) to be checked in and click the "Proceed to online check-in" button.

6. Click the Select Seat button to select seats on the aircraft cabin map.

When choosing a place, be guided by the following designations:

Seat chosen by the passenger

Blocked seats and seats already selected by other passengers

Paid seats category "Space + Upper Deck"

Paid seats of the "Space+" category*

Paid places of the category "A-ZONE" and "FRONT ROWS"

Paid B-ZONE seats (preferred seats)

C-ZONE category seats (standard seats) available for selection

Places equipped with cradles for babies

Seats equipped with cradles are provided to passengers with infants no older than 1 year old and weighing no more than 11 kg. The number of places with cradle attachments on board is limited. Cradle length: 75 cm.

In accordance with flight safety rules, we can offer a limited number of seats for a passenger with an infant under 2 years old to choose from in the cabin of the aircraft - the extreme seats at the aisle, with the exception of some blocks of seats.

*For pre-purchased seats of the "Space+" category at emergency exits, you must check in for the flight and obtain a boarding pass at the check-in counter at the airport.

Before completing the online check-in, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the layout of seats:Boeing 747-400, Boeing 737-800.
The layout and location of seats on board the aircraft may vary due to slight differences in the modifications of individual aircraft.

7. Select additional services. An insurance policy is included with your order by default.

If necessary, the passenger can click on the "SELECTED" button to remove the service from the order, after clicking the button will change to the "SELECT" button. Pressing the "SELECT" button again opens a new window where you can select the "Insurance" service for each passenger.

It is possible to issue a voluntary insurance policy on Rossiya Airlines flights numbered FV5501-5949 if you have an issued ticket on the website in the section - 24 hours, but no later than 2 hours before the flight departure.

When departing from Vnukovo, a choice of Additional meals is available from the "Chocolate Girl" menu, as well as the "Congratulations on board" service, before check-in and no later than 7 hours before the flight departure. Choice additional services available by pressing the "Select" button.

8. After choosing a seat and additional services, click the "Proceed to payment" button.

If you select a paid seat and/or a paid service, you must enter your mobile phone number and e-mail, then go to the payment page and make a payment.

The passenger's status will change to "Registered", the selected seat will be assigned to the passenger, a boarding pass and a payment receipt will be generated.

9. Boarding pass and receipt are generated in PDF format. Use the buttons:

"BOARDING PASS" - for immediate viewing and printing of the ticket;

"RECEIPT" - for immediate viewing and printing of the receipt (for paid places)

"QR CODE" - for immediate viewing and printing of the QR code.

"Send documents to e-mail" - in order to print all documents later. Enter the email address(es) to which the boarding pass will be sent.

10. Online registration is over.

Note!

A paper boarding pass is required to proceed to the boarding gate. In case you were unable to print your boarding pass at home, you can print your boarding pass at self check-in kiosks at the airport or at the check-in desk at the airport.

How to unregister:

1. In order to cancel the registration subject to the previously selected free space Passenger identification is required.

3. In the window that opens, you must confirm your intention to cancel online registration.

4. Cancellation of online registration is over.

5. Cancellation of online registration in case of purchasing paid seats with additional comfort is not performed. Return Money for the purchased service occurs in the claim procedure in accordance with

Note!
In connection with the introduction of additional security measures at airports for the passage of security control procedures, and for international transportation, also border and customs formalities
you must arrive at the airport of departure in advance .

The airline, in order to ensure flight safety, reserves the right to change the seats you have chosen without prior notice, as well as to refuse a flight if:

Before the end of ground check-in (40 minutes before departure), you did not have time to go through all the pre-flight procedures regulated by the airport of departure.

You arrived at the boarding gate after the boarding time had ended.

memo online registration per flight:

Now passengers can not waste their time standing in line at the check-in desk at the airport. Anyone can check in for a flight before arriving at the airport using a personal computer, mobile phone, tablet or smartphone.

Online registration is quick and easy, taking between one and four minutes. In addition, you have the opportunity to independently determine the place on the plane. Upon completion of check-in, you will receive a boarding pass for mobile phone(via SMS) or email.

Currently, the online registration procedure is very popular. This service is provided by most Russian airlines, saving customers from a long check-in at the airport.

The relatively recent introduction of this service has not prevented it from gaining high demand among both domestic and transatlantic airline passengers in such a short period of time.

The main advantages of electronic registration:

Significant time savings, as there is no need to stand in line for passenger check-in, and the choice best place in airplane.

Self check-in luggage. Upon arrival at the airport, the actions with checked baggage will be clear and simple: either you hand it over at the check-in desk (without a queue), or leave it at the counter.

Round-the-clock availability: at any convenient time, a passenger can check in for a flight.

What do you need to have on hand for online registration?

Passport data (full name, series and number of the passport, by whom and when issued).

Booking/flight number.

E-ticket number.

If you are traveling with an infant, the choice of seat in the cabin will be limited.

After entering all the necessary data in the form, an electronic boarding pass will open. Save and print it, as it is presented when boarding the plane. Moreover, registration hand luggage not required. But you should pay attention to the rules for registering cargo, which may differ in different airlines. If you are traveling by air for the first time, check out what is considered hand luggage, as well as the list of allowed and prohibited items and weight limits.

It is worth noting that the online check-in procedure, its restrictions and rules are in most cases almost the same in all airlines, but it is still better to resolve emerging issues in advance to avoid unpleasant situations.

If you receive an SMS with a check-in notification on your tablet or mobile phone in the form of a barcode, then upon arrival at the airport you can go to the self-check-in terminal equipped with a scanner, present the barcode for scanning and print your boarding pass, or go to the check-in counter and get your boarding pass .

If you received your boarding pass by email, you just need to print it. Even if you don't have that option, don't worry. Upon arrival at the airport, go to the check-in counter and inform that you have already been checked in for the flight. Your data is already in the airline's database, and it will take a few seconds to print your boarding pass.

How can I check in my luggage in this case?

For most passengers who have resorted to online check-in, the following question arises: “What to do with checking in luggage upon arrival at the airport?”. It turns out that by going through online check-in, you can immediately check in your luggage, indicating the number of bags that will be taken with you on the flight. Also, many airlines provide passengers with the opportunity to pay for baggage check-in through their official websites. Once you have checked in your ticket and luggage online, upon arrival at the airport, you must go to the Drop Off counter where you can leave your luggage. The airline employee will print special tags, attach them to the bags, and then place them on the conveyor belt.

Requirements and conditions for online registration:

Check-in must start 23 hours and end 2 hours before departure.

Before proceeding with online check-in, you need to make sure that you have an e-ticket and a confirmed booking.

Online check-in is available for all passengers, except for the following categories:

Passengers traveling with infants (under two years of age) who do not occupy a separate seat;

Passengers who warned they might need health care or special services;

Passengers under 16 years of age traveling alone;

Passengers with animals;

Passengers who have issued air tickets through travel agencies;

Passengers carrying special or dangerous cargo;

When buying group tickets (more than nine people).

The weight and dimensions of hand luggage should not exceed the established norm.

If you are planning to travel with luggage, it is best to check it in at any check-in counter or baggage drop-off desk. You must present your boarding pass at check-in.

You must arrive at the boarding gate no later than the time indicated on your boarding pass.

Documents must be presented before boarding.

Please remember that you will need to show your passport and printed boarding pass to pass through passport control and security checks and before boarding.

To the leaders Russian air carriers can be safely attributed to the company S7. Online check-in is a service that is actively used by many passengers and is available on the official website of the airline. If you are using this service for the first time, then you should familiarize yourself with the rules of the system and the registration steps.

The advantages of S7 Airlines are not only the high quality of services, modern service, but also the opportunity to purchase. Not all companies can boast of such an advantageous offer.

How to check in for an S7 Airlines flight using a ticket number

Then you should press the "register" button, put a tick in front of the registered passengers and mark the desired flight. After the tourist is invited to familiarize himself with the list of items that.

By selecting confirmation, the client automatically receives a free seat in the cabin. If you click the change button, you can choose another place to your liking, but the service will have to be paid additionally according to the tariff. Members of the Priority program are given the opportunity to change their seat number free of charge.

When registering, pay attention to the color of the seats in the cabin. Empty seats are indicated in white, and those that are already occupied are marked in gray.

After passing through all the points, an individual boarding pass is issued for each. You should print it out yourself, or save it and print it out at self-service machines, or go to the registration desk. However, you need to print the ticket at the airport no later than 40 minutes before the departure of the aircraft.

You can also register online using the mobile application - S7 Mobile.

Features of online check-in for S7 flight

The service is only available for flights operated from certain cities. Basically, these are large settlements– Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, Yekaterinburg, Sochi, Ufa, Khabarovsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk and others. The full list can be found on the company's website. It is forbidden to check-in using other services for flights if the city of departure is not specified in the list.

Baggage must be checked in 40 minutes before the departure of the aircraft. You must make sure in advance that hand luggage and baggage do not exceed. During check-in on the Internet, the passenger can change personal data - the number and validity of the passport, the place of issue and his date of birth.

Online registration is not possible if:

• Children travel unaccompanied by adults;
• The passenger has serious hearing and vision impairments, is limited in physical abilities;
• Has a serious illness;
• Needs oxygen equipment or a stretcher;
• Transports animals;
• Requires additional space in the cabin, for example for luggage.

Check-in for a flight online is a new way to check in for a flight yourself using the S7 airline website - www.s7.ru.
The passenger saves time at the airport and gets the opportunity to choose a comfortable seat in the aircraft cabin.
The service is simple, convenient and allows you to independently register a group of up to 6 passengers with a single booking * .
The passenger only needs the Internet and the ability to print a boarding pass before going to the airport to board the plane.

Check-in conditions for the flight on the website www.s7.ru:

»	Regular flight S7 from Domodedovo airport ** in Russia (with the exception of Norilsk), as well as to the cities of Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Montenegro and Croatia;
»	Registration starts: 23 hours before *** before the flight departure;
»	End of check-in for the flight in 50 minutes *** before the flight departure;
»	The end of the acceptance of checked-in baggage is 40 minutes in advance *** before the flight departure;
»	Dimensions and weight of hand luggage **** does not exceed the established norms;
»	The passenger does not belong to a special category of passengers, whose check-in is possible only at check-in counters for special procedures.

The check-in process for an S7 flight on the website www.s7.ru consists of several steps, each of which is simply and clearly described at each stage.

7 steps of self-registration on the site:

1. On www.S7.ru, open the page "Registration on the website", select the airport of departure from the proposed list and the method of identification: by reservation number or electronic ticket number. Enter the required information in the "Number" field.

2. Select flights and passengers from the proposed list, which will be registered for the specified flight. After confirming the choice, the system will register.

3. To select a seat, go to the screen where a detailed plan of the aircraft cabin is presented. After examining the layout of the aircraft, select a seat in the cabin or several seats, in the case of group registration.

4. On a separate screen, members of the S7 Priority frequent flyer program can add a card number if it was not entered when booking a ticket. In this case miles for the flight will be credited automatically.

5. Before finalizing your boarding pass, double-check your flight details and review important information for airport formalities.

6. Print your boarding pass in your current session by opening the PDF file, or send the file to the specified email address for printing at your convenience.

7. With your printed boarding pass, arrive at the airport well in advance to go through the airport formalities. If you have luggage, check it in at a special baggage claim desk (Domodedovo) or at a general check-in desk (at other airports). Proceed to the preflight security and boarding area.

For business class passengers, an invitation ticket to visit the S7 business lounge is a printed boarding pass.

Upon completion of check-in for connecting flights, the system will generate the number of boarding passes in accordance with the number of legs in the connecting flight.

* In case of check-in of a group of passengers, boarding passes will be generated for each registered;

** At the moment, the check-in service on the website is available only for S7 passengers with electronic tickets departing from Domodedovo Airport. In the near future, the check-in service at www.s7.ru will be available at all key airports route network S7.

*** - The time indicated in the ticket or itinerary receipt;

**** Before entering the pre-flight security control area, employees of the Aviation Security Service control the number and dimensions of hand luggage. If the number and dimensions of hand luggage do not comply with the established rules of the airline, the passenger will be asked to check in the luggage at the check-in counter.