➤  As of June 3, 2025, United Airlines has updated its domestic check-in policy to a single, uniform deadline. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈

🎯  New Check-In  →   Cutoff Times

➤  Domestic Flights: All passengers must now check in at least 45 minutes before departure. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈  This rule applies to everyone, regardless of whether you have checked luggage. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈

➤  Previous Policy: Passengers without checked bags could previously check in up to 30 minutes before departure. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈

➤  International Flights: The requirement remains 60 minutes before departure for most routes. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈

➤  Exceptions: Certain airports, such as Honolulu (HNL) and Guam (GUM), have stricter requirements ranging from 75 to 90 minutes. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈

🎯  Why the  →   Change?

➤  The airline stated this shift provides "greater consistency" by aligning the check-in deadline with the existing 45-minute checked baggage cutoff. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈  It also matches the standard policies of other major carriers like American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈

🎯  Key Lo  →  gistics

➤  Checking In: You can still check in up to 24 hours in advance via the United app or United website. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈

➤  Consequences: Passengers who miss the 45-minute window may be denied boarding or have their reservations canceled. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈

➤  Gate Arrival: United continues to recommend being at your gate at least 15 minutes before boarding begins for domestic flights. ☎+1↭◺◖855◗◹↭◺298◹↭◺5019◹✈