Self-Service Check-In

Accessing Self-Service Check-In

E-ticket holders can access Self-Service Check-In for U.S. and select international* locations:

• For faster service, swipe your AAdvantage Executive Platinum®, AAdvantage Platinum® or AAdvantage Gold® card
• Admirals Club® or AAirpass® cards with magnetic strips may be used with our convenient Self-Service machines
• For identification purposes, you may also swipe a major credit card or you can locate your reservation with your six-character locator and your name. Please note, the name on the card must match the name in the reservation

*Check the listings below for airports and locations that provide this service.

Easy Instructions

Follow the easy on-screen instructions to:

• Choose English, French, Japanese or Spanish language options
• Check in for up to four (4) flight segments
• Select or change your seat
• Print or reprint your boarding pass
• Check your bags (at ticket counter locations only)
• Use the check your bags only option if you already checked in on AA.com
• Add your AAdvantage number
• Stand by for an earlier or later same-day flight for eligible passengers
• AAdvantage members may request an upgrade.
• Request a duplicate receipt

Enhancements

We are always looking for innovative ways to improve your travel experience so check back often for the latest Self-Service Check-In news. Recent enhancements include:

• Same-day travel changes. When you check in for your flight with our Self-Service machines, you'll have the option to confirm a flight change for a charge within 12 hours of departure of alternate flights when traveling on a discounted fare.
• Eligible passengers may standby for an alternate flight at no charge.
• Print boarding passes for up to four flight segments and check bags - even if you have already checked in using Online Flight Check In on AA.com.
• Check your bags faster by using the bar code on your boarding pass. Your reservation will be retrieved automatically with no need to swipe a credit card to identify yourself or provide flight information.
• Baggage charges for pieces under 50 pounds each, may be processed using a credit card.
• The Confirmed Upgrade option is a way for customers to enjoy the comfort of our premium cabins at an affordable price. This option is offered to passengers who aren't able to use 500-mile upgrades, either because they aren't AAdvantage members, or because they are traveling on fares that are not eligible. For more information about this option, please view our Self-Service FAQ section.
• During check in, AAdvantage members may purchase the 500-mile upgrades they need to complete their upgrade request. In addition, if your upgrade request has not been confirmed prior to check-in, you will be automatically added to the Airport Upgrade Standby List while checking in for your flight. For more information regarding 500-mile upgrades, visit www.aa.com/upgrades.
• On your day of departure you may view the airports that have Admirals Club lounges and purchase a day pass while checking in. The cost is just $50 - a great value for everything the lounges have to offer. You can even purchase day passes for up to two other people who are also in your reservation. Learn more about One-Day passes now!

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