How do you check in with Philippine Airlines? 
  • 17 May, 2024
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Deets to check-in for a booking of Philippine Airlines. 

Checking in for a flight is a must for all the bookings on Philippine Airlines. Thus, you must go through to complete the needful, and with Philippine Airlines, the process has been made easy as the airline is a customer-friendly air carrier. Thus, to get the needful done, you can read the article below. 

Philippine Airlines Check-in Policy. 

While going to get the check-in, some certain policies and guidelines come along with them for the process to be completed. The terms and conditions which you must go through for an easy check-in are as follows: 

  • A minimum of four hours before the flight’s time; the check-in must be done. 
  • The online check-in window opens 24 hours before and closes 4 hours before the departure. 
  • No changes are allowed to be made while going through the check-in process or after that. 
  • After check-in, if you do not board the flight; the booking shall be marked as a no-show and additionally, no refund will also be availed, unless there is an emergency. 

How do you check in with Philippine Airlines? 

Philippine Airlines check-in for a flight can be done through various modes. You can go through each of them and then get the needful done. The different Philippine Airlines check-in modes are as follows: 

Online Check-in:- Online check-in, also known as web check-in can be done from the official website of the airline. You may go through the below-mentioned steps for the help: 

  • Flick through the homepage of Philippine Airlines. 
  • Then, on the homepage, scroll to the check-in option and click on the same. 
  • You must then recoup the booking summary using the booking reference and the passenger's last name or use the e-ticket number and the passenger’s last name. If you are a Frequent Flyer member, you can use the Frequent Flyer number and the passenger's last name. 
  • Then, click on the check-in tab and hence follow through with the process. 
  • Then, follow the steps you receive on the screen and complete the check-in. 

Airport Check-in:- Philippine Airlines check-in can be easily done at the airport's check-in desk. Bring all the documents and then contact the airport staff, who will guide you through the process. 

Self-check-in at Kiosks:- The check-in with Kiosk machines can also be done at the airport. These machines are located at the airport, where you can complete the check-in and print the boarding pass and bag tags out.
Mobile Check-in:- Besides the methods given above, you can also check in for the flight booked with Philippine Airlines by going through the mobile application. You must download the mobile application, following which login, and then complete the check-in. 

Note—Once you have checked in, the airline will send the boarding pass to your registered email address, which you can download and print out. The boarding pass will contain details about the flight timings, the passenger’s name, the boarding zone, and the information about the seat assigned to you. 

When does online check-in typically open for Philippine Airlines flights?

The online check-in of Philippine Airlines opens 24 hours to 29 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the flight.  

How early can passengers check in at the airport for Philippine Airlines domestic flights?

The domestic flight check-in at the airport can be done two hours prior to the departure of the flight. You must bring all the required documents for the flight’s check-in and to obtain their boarding pass. Get detailed information of What days of the week offer the lowest fares for booking domestic flights?

What documents and information are required for online check-in with Philippine Airlines?

For a successful check-in, there is a need for various documents which you must carry to the airport along with you for the flights booked. The list of documents you must carry along for the tickets booked to check in are as follows: 

  • You can use a valid passport, driver's license, Philippine Regulations Commission ID, Philippine National ID, SSS ID, or GSIS e-card. 
  • Print out of the ticket booked with Philippine Airlines. 
  • The government-approved IDs. 

What about international flights—how far in advance can passengers check in at the airport?

At the airport, the check-in must be done 3 hours prior to the flight departure of an international flight so that you can get time for customs and immigration. And for the domestic flights, the check-in at the airport can be done 2 hours prior to the departure of the Philippine flight.