Does American Airlines have online check-in?

Yes, American Airlines' Flight Check-in allows you to check-in up to 24 hours before your flight departs. All you need is an internet connection and a printer!

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What are the requirements for using Flight Check-in?

• Check-in 1-24 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.
• You have an electronic ticket for a confirmed reservation an American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection flight or a carrier with which AA has a domestic electronic agreement.
• Your itinerary only includes travel within the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• You are traveling in a group that is less than 10 people.
• You are not a special needs passenger (ie. Unaccompanied Minor).

Make sure you leave enough time at the airport to get through security, check your bags etc.

Can I use Flight Check-in if I have bags to check?

Yes, you will be able to print your boarding pass at home but will have to drop your bags with an American Airlines skycap, at an American Airlines Self-service Kiosk or an American Airlines check-in counter at the airport before the cut-off time.

Can I change/select my seat with Flight Check-in?

Yes, when you use Flight Check-in you can:

• Change/Select your seat.

If I plan to check in at the airport, how much time should I allot?

• If you are checking bags, American Airlines recommends you check in at least 90 minutes before your flight's departure time.
• If you are not checking bags, American Airlines recommends you check in at least 60 minutes before your flight's departure time.
• For travel to/from Hawaii, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other international destinations, American Airlines recommends that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before your flight's departure.
• For travel to/from Mexico, Nassau, Port-au-Prince, Port of Spain, Aruba, Delhi or India, American Airlines recommends that you arrive at the airport 3 hours before your flight's departure.