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Continental.com Check-in is the fastest and easiest way to check in for your Continental Airlines flights.
You can check in from your home or office and print your own boarding pass. And now, have your boarding pass faxed to you when you don't have access to a printer. Simply choose the "Request Fax" option during the check-in process and have your boarding pass for your return trip faxed to your location.
This gives you everything you need to bypass the lines at the airport, pass through security and go directly to your gate. If you have bags to check, you may do so at an airport eService Center kiosk or with a Continental ticket counter representative at least 30 minutes* prior to scheduled departure in most domestic cities and 60 minutes for international destinations.
* Domestic flights require bags to be checked at least 30 minutes prior to departure. When traveling from Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando or Tampa baggage must be checked at least 45 minutes prior to departure.
Who Is Eligible to Check In Online?
Your domestic or international reservation is eligible for check-in on continental.com provided you have an eTicket that meets the following requirements:
- Departs from a U.S. airport or an eligible airport outside of the U.S.
- The first flight in your itinerary is operated by Continental.
- Your itinerary contains a total of four flight segments or less.
- You are traveling with less than 11 persons in your party.
Reservations with any of the following characteristics are currently not eligible for check-in on continental.com:
- Certain special service requests that require you to see a Continental representative at the airport.
- Any paper ticketed reservations.
- Check-in at continental.com is not available for flights departing from Dublin, Ireland (DUB) and Shannon, Ireland (SNN). Additionally, online check-in is not yet available for travel to Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions about continental.com check-in
Can I use continental.com check-in when I have bags to check?
Yes. This service is now available when you need to check bags, as well as when you travel with only carry-on bags. Once you reach the airport, the quickest way to check your bags is by using one of our ticket counter kiosks. Simply touch the continental.com Bag Drop shortcut, select your bags and we will take care of the rest. Dedicated eService Center kiosk areas are available at our hub airports and in select cities. You may also check your bags with a Continental Airlines ticket counter representative or curbside skycap (where available). You must check bags at least 30 minutes* prior to scheduled departure in most domestic cities and 60 minutes for international destinations.
Can both domestic and international travelers use continental.com check-in?
Yes, except for flights departing from the following cities: Dublin, Ireland (DUB) and Shannon, Ireland (SNN).
Can I use my cell phone or other hand-held device to check in?
Yes. You can use your wireless-enabled device to check in for your Continental flight. Go to pda.continental.com using your device's Internet browser.
What if my computer fails to print the boarding pass, or I print it and then lose it?
You can always reprint your boarding pass from another computer (by checking in again). You may also reprint your boarding pass at any airport kiosk.
May I use continental.com check-in for my return flight even though I don't have access to a printer?
Yes. Simply choose the Request Fax option during the check-in process and have your boarding pass faxed to your location.
Will I be notified and re-accommodated if my flight changes or is canceled after I check in at continental.com?
We will notify you of a cancellation or delay if you have signed up to receive our TripAlert service at continental.com. If you haven't signed up for TripAlert and your flight is canceled after check-in, you should contact Continental Airlines to be rebooked. If you're already at the airport, an airport agent will handle the re-accommodation process.
What if I want to change my flight but I've already checked in with my boarding pass?
Once checked in, eTickets are considered used unless you contact the continental.com Support Line at 800.300.1547 before departure to cancel the check-in process and receive assistance with rebooking. A Continental airport representative may also assist you.
Can I use continental.com check-in if I bought my ticket at a travel agency?
Yes. All reservations are eligible for check-in on continental.com provided you have an eTicket.
* Domestic flights require bags to be checked at least 30 minutes prior to departure. When traveling from Atlanta, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Philadelphia, Ponce or Tampa baggage must be checked at least 45 minutes prior to departure.
How do I use Auto Check-in?
Your journey will be easier with our new Auto Check-in because the most convenient way to check-in is to make it automatic. Auto Check-in does the work while you relax. When your departure is within the 24-hour window, Auto Check-in will take the necessary steps to check you in for the flight. As you check-in for the first segment of your flight, you will be given the option to select Auto Check-in for the remaining segment or a return flight. As you select this feature, you'll choose how you prefer to receive your boarding pass, such as by e-mail or fax. In addition, Auto Check-in will allow you to request that your boarding pass be ready for you to print at an airport kiosk.
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