When can I check in online with Air New Zealand? 

When traveling by air, there are several steps you need to go through, and check-in is one of them. Passengers check-in before departure to select the required seats and get the boarding pass to board the flight. If you book the ticket with Air New Zealand, you can check in online via the website, mobile app, and airport. Passengers usually prefer the online check-in option as it starts early and is convenient. Do you have any questions about check-in, such as how to complete check-in? How early does check-in begin? We will discuss all these queries in the article, along with some other relevant questions. Take a look, and you can solve all the doubts. 

Steps to check-in with Air New Zealand online

• To start with online check-in, Navigate to Air New Zealand's official website first. 
• Find out the check-in online section and click on the link  
• Enter the booking reference and family name, and click on 'Continue.' 
• Select the flight ticket you want to check and proceed 
• Proceed with the seat selection from the seat map on screen 
• Follow the prompts to download the Air New Zealand boarding pass and save it to 
• If you have bags, you can go ahead to the Kiosk self-service center at the airport and print the bag tags

How early can I check in with Air New Zealand?

When you do online check-in, it begins around 24 hours before the flight departure. The closing time is around 90-120 before, based on the airport, airlines, and whether domestic or international flights. The exact check-in time is mentioned on the Air New Zealand application, check-in email, and e-ticket. Moreover, you must check in as early as possible to avoid any hassle and inconvenience at the last minute. Those traveling with kids or requiring special assistance should reach the airport well in advance to avoid any hassle or miss any services. 

Do I have to check in online for my flight if I have luggage?

It's not mandatory to check in online if you have baggage until there are other check-in options available and the airport accepts that. However, if you check in online with baggage, you can go to Kiosk Self-Service to print the bag tags after arriving at the airline. You can then apply the tags to the bags and put them in the bag drop or on the oversized, fragile items desk. 

The Bag Drop open time may vary depending on the airport and the departure time. Generally, the check-in and bag drop desks and kiosks at international airports are open for around 3 hours. The bag drop times and other details can be found on the e-ticket on the Air NZ app screen. 

Can I go straight to security if I have checked in online?

Whether you can go straight to security depends on your baggage. If you only have hand baggage, you can go directly to security with your printed or digital boarding pass. However, if you have more bags, you need to first go to baggage check and get the bag tags. After dropping the bags off, you can go to security. 

Conclusion: If you need to check in with Air New Zealand for your bags online, it begins around 24 hours before the flight departure. Check-in at the airport closes around 60-90 minutes before, depending on the airport type and airline. If you have baggage, you can complete online check-in and get the bag tags at the airport. Moreover, all the details are given in the article above; you can talk to the Air New Zealand customer executive for more information, or if you have any questions, visit the check-in page on the Air New Zealand official website.