How to Check In with China Eastern Airlines?

To ensure that travelers do not face any hassle while checking in, China Eastern Airlines has introduced a web check-in option, which allows passengers to check in for the booked flight using the official website. The online check-in option is best for those traveling without checked luggage, as it will enable them to go through the security screening to board the flight at the Airport. However, passengers can also check themselves in at the Airport a few hours before the scheduled flight departure time. Before checking in with China Eastern Airlines, passengers should be familiar with the terms and conditions of the Airline Check-in Policy. 

China Eastern Airlines Check-in Policy:

Some essential points of the China Eastern Airlines Check-in Policy are discussed below.

•  Per the policy, online check-in is limited to domestic and international flights only. If the system prompts that the booked flight does not support web check-in, you must visit the Airport Check-in counter.
• Remember that the boarding gate will be closed 15 minutes before departure. However, the Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, and Beijing Capital Airport will be closed 20 minutes before flight the departure time. Travelers should visit the Airport on time to avoid missed flights.
• China Eastern Airline Web Check-in is available only for those travelers who do not require special assistance.
• Thus, the Web Check-in opens at other Airports at least 48 hours before the scheduled flight departure time. Still, except American and Canadian Airports, the online check-in window opens 24 hours before the flight departure time.
• According to the China Eastern Airlines Check-in Policy, passengers' travel documents must be valid for at least six months from the return date. 
• If you wish to update the changes in the existing booking after Check-in, you need to visit the Airport check-in counter and ask the travel agent to do so. 

How to check in with China Eastern Airlines online?

Passengers are allowed to check in online 24 hours before the flight departure time, but this is limited to certain flights only. Therefore, to do web Check-in, you should know a few basic steps, which are discussed in the following data.

• You should open China Eastern Airlines' official website to start the process.
• Log into your account using the correct credentials.
• Go to the My Trip section and click on the Check-in tab.
• Travelers may be required to enter relevant details such as Ticket number, First and last name, Flight number, and Verification code.
• Select the Check-in icon and tap the Print/ download boarding pass.
• Afterward, you can go to the baggage drop counter and board the flight on time. 

What if the system prompts that the booked ticket does not support online Check-in?

If you see that the booked ticket does not support online Check-in, do not worry. You can check in at the Airport counter using the essential information, including the booking confirmation code, flight number, and more. The airline suggests that travelers who must check in at the Airport visit a few hours before departure to avoid missing the flight. 

• To check-in with China Eastern Airlines offline, a person should reach the Airport on time.
• Then, visit the Airport Check-in counter at the departure terminal.
• Ask the travel agent to provide the boarding pass.
• The customer support agent will complete the check-in process and provide the boarding pass.

How early should I reach the Airport to check in with China Eastern Airlines?

China Eastern Airlines advises its travelers to arrive at the Airport at least 2 hours before the domestic flight and 3 hours before the international flight to avoid the consequences, especially during the peak season, when the security screening and baggage drop counter have long queues.