When can I check in online for British Airways?
Online Check-in is available from 24 hours to 1 hour before departure. If you are flying from the United States, you must have completed your Check-in 2 hours before departure. If you are travelling to or from the United States please ensure that you have your passport details to hand when using Online Check-in.
How long before a BA flight Do I need to be at the airport?
Pass through security at least 35 minutes before your flight departs. Be at the boarding gate at least 20 minutes before your flight departs.
Why is BA not doing online check in?
The error is only due to BA’s incapability to handle complex itineraries. So, if you have too many segments on your ticket, you cannot do the online check-in. This may affect those trying to do last-minute seat changes as they are only available at the time of checking in.
Can I check in online with BA without Verifly?
If you don’t use Verifly you are unable to checkin online so won’t be able to choose seats at -24hr. You’ll need to pay, use verifly or take pot luck at checkin at the airport.
Why can’t I check-in online?
Unfortunately, online check-in isn’t always an option and you may be denied the chance to do so if: You’ve been (randomly) selected for secondary screening. You requested special assistance for a child traveling alone or a wheelchair. You are traveling as a large group (many people under the same booking reservation)
How long does it take for BA to verify Covid documents?
What happens now? It may take us up to six hours to process your documents. You’ll be able to check in online as normal if your submission is successful. We’ll be in touch if we need more information, so make sure your contact details are correct in Manage My Booking.
Is VeriFLY App mandatory?
It is not mandatory to use the Verifly app, which is BA’s way of speeding up the check-in process. On arrival at check-in, if you have registered, you can go to a queue that ought to be quicker. However, if you have not signed up to Verifly, just show your NHS Covid travel pass to check-in staff.