Checkin Times at SFO and Dubai
Aug 2, 2015, 2:08 pm
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Checkin Times at SFO and Dubai
My Father and I are on the 286 earlier flight at SFO and was wondering what is the earliest time we can check our bags at the Bag Drop? At Dubai DXB for the 1:45 AM flight when can we check our bags the night before?
If memory serves me right its either 3 or 4 hours prior to the first scheduled flight. I know each airline is different.
If memory serves me right its either 3 or 4 hours prior to the first scheduled flight. I know each airline is different.
Aug 2, 2015, 2:50 pm
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Not sure about SFO but I'm usually on BA106 from DXB in the winter schedule (I think it departs 2:25am) and the check in is usually around 11pm-11:30pm.
I would expect yours to be around 10:45pm.
I would expect yours to be around 10:45pm.
Aug 2, 2015, 2:56 pm
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Aug 3, 2015, 3:43 pm
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Check-in at DXB for BA is officially 3 hours prior to scheduled departure. I have seen it open as late as 2.5 hours prior to scheduled departure. In my experience, if you are not flying a premium cabin or have status, get there early to queue up. The contract staff there take things at a leisurely pace. Also be aware of the gate area security check.