United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time

United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time

New policy requiring check-in 45 minutes before departure takes effect June 3

Starting June 3, United Airlines is changing the domestic check-in cutoff to 45 minutes — a change from 30 minutes. (iStock)

The international check-in times will remain unchanged at one hour. (iStock)

"The change brings greater consistency for our customers by aligning with our current checked baggage deadline and the check-in policies followed by most other airlines," the spokesperson added. (iStock)