Overview

• Effective June 3, United Airlines will require all domestic passengers to check in at least 45 minutes before departure, up from 30 minutes for those without checked bags.
• The updated deadline matches the carrier’s existing checked baggage cutoff and mirrors policies at other major U.S. airlines.
• Passengers who miss the 45-minute cutoff risk denied boarding or cancellation of their reservation under United’s policy.
• International travelers are unaffected and must continue to check in at least 60 minutes before flight departure.
• United describes the change as part of its broader push to improve on-time performance and reduce last-minute bag processing delays.