How To Check-In Online British Airways
Do you love to travel as much as we do but hate long queues at the airport? Let us introduce you to the fastest and most -efficient ways to skip those never-ending queues. We are talking about Online Check-in for British Airways.
This blog will cover how to check-in online British Airways along with several other important information. Stick till the end to learn about common causes of not being able to check-in online.
Can I check-in online with British Airways?
Yes, anybody who is flying with British Airways can check-in online. In fact as your travel expert, we actually advise you to check-in online every time you book flights. The check in can be done through the website, www.britishairways.com and through British Airways’ official app. The steps taken to check-in are similar whether you take the website route or do it via the app. Let’s understand the procedure first.
Visit the website www.britishairways.com and locate Manage on the home page.
If want to check-in through the app, download the app in your smart phone. It is compatible for both iOS and Android software. Once downloaded, sign in and then locate the tab Manage on the homepage.
You will be asked to enter Booking Reference which is British Airways PNR Number. It is the booking confirmation number. You can find it in your email sent to you by the airlines.
Also enter your last name.
After entering all the details, click on ‘Online Check-in’.
Follow the prompt instructions and you will be able to check-in online, select your seats.
A major perk of downloading the app is that you can get your digital boarding pass saved on the app which is more convenient.
Things you should know before you proceed to Online Check-in with British Airways
BA (British Airways) allows all its passengers to check-in online 24 hours prior the scheduled departure of your flight.
The online check-in can be done through the website, www.ba.com or through the official app of BA.
You can print your boarding pass before arriving at the airport. In case you forget to get a print out or forget to bring your boarding pass, you can take a print out at the airport.
The official mobile app is compatible for mobiles (android and iPhone), iPad, and Apple Watch. In case you have a connecting flight or return flight, you can easily download boarding pass for all those as well.
Using the app comes with it own set of benefits. You can save and download boarding passes for up to 8 people. This limit is given for one device.
If you are interested in getting a demo of how this works, go to www.britishairways.com and get an Online Check-in Demo.
For more insight on online check-in, please visit the website www.ba.com. You can either refer to the extensive list of FAQs or get in touch with the customer service.
What’s the difference between British Airways Web Check-in and airport check-in?
Like we have mentioned online check-in gives you the freedom to skip long queues at the airport. But that does not mean airport check-in is not preferred by a certain set of passengers. Let’s understand them both in more depth.
Online Check-in with British Airways
BA (British Airways) allows all its passengers to check-in online 24 hours prior the scheduled departure of your flight. The online check-in can be done through the website, www.ba.com or through the official app of British Airways.
You can email, download or print your boarding pass for more convenience. You can print your boarding pass before arriving at the airport. In case you forget to get a print out or forget to bring your boarding pass, you can take a print out at the airport.
BA’s mobile app is compatible for mobiles (android and iPhone), iPad, and Apple Watch. In case you have a connecting flight or return flight, you can easily download boarding pass for all those as well.
One of the highlights of using the app is its ability to let passengers save and download boarding passes for up to 8 people. This limit is given for one device.
Offline or Airport Check-In
Airport check-in can be done after arriving at the airport. It has its separate set of perks as well.
In case you forget to get a print out or forget to bring your boarding pass, you can take a print out at the airport kiosk and check-in.
You will be required to submit the details such as your booking reference number and/or identification proof such as your debit card or passport.
If you face any issue, you can tell them to the representative present at the check-in desk at the airport.
BA provides overnight Bag Drop facility as well. The facility is available from 1600 hours to 2100 hours which is 4 pm to 9 pm at Heathrow airport Terminal 5.
Why can’t I check-in online?
We have especially made this section to help those readers who tried to check-in online the past and faced difficulties with it. The issue could be anything, either they were not able to get a boarding pass or were not able to complete the check-in process.
Look at the list we have made of most common explanations of why you were not able to check-in online and how to resolve the issue.
- Make sure you check your reservation details properly especially if you changed your booking at the last minute when your initial booking was confirmed.
- If you made alterations in your booking once the booking was already confirmed, you might face problems with online check-in on your new booking. Either write the PNR number and details again or get in touch with a live representative.
- When travelling to the USA and Canada the passengers are asked to submit their ESTA status. When there is a glitch in the system, it takes longer to online check-in.
- Sometimes, due to heavy traffic or some technical error, the website crashes making it hard for you online check-in. In such case be patient and wait for a few minutes before you visit the website again.
- BA allows online check-in 24 hours prior to your flight. If you somehow forget the time limit and tried to check-in after it, you might not be able to do it. Connect with BA customer support and ask them the next step.
