Flights require a special approach to travel planning. After all, it is not enough for a passenger to purchase an air ticket and present it upon boarding. Here the client arrives at the airport two to three hours before the plane departs to check in and check in luggage. However, today a convenient alternative to the classical control procedure has appeared. Let's talk in more detail about how to register for a plane via the Internet and consider the nuances of this innovation.

Airlines offer customers several ways to purchase tickets. The classic and familiar option for citizens is to buy an air ticket at the carrier’s ticket office. However, such situations involve waiting in line and some inconvenience for the person. Modern technical capabilities allow the passenger to undergo the maximum number of necessary procedures without leaving the apartment. To do this, you will have to use special online services to book a seat on the plane and register online.

Moreover, travelers note that there are several ways to order a flight. The booking service is available on the carrier’s website, the airport portal or in special search services - aggregators. The passenger independently chooses the appropriate option, focusing on his personal financial situation and preferences. The booking procedure is quite simple: the client makes a request for a specific flight and leaves a contact e-mail, and the itinerary receipt arrives at the specified address.

This method is convenient because the information you provided to the airline remains in the carrier’s database. Accordingly, the loss of a printout does not become a problem, since the information can be restored in a matter of minutes.

However, it will require attention and accuracy. To register correctly online, it is appropriate to familiarize yourself with the airline’s rules in advance and study the purchased ticket. It is important to pay attention to the procedure for passing control. These criteria determine the weight of the luggage and the number of passengers on board according to the itinerary receipt. In addition, the time is affected by the overall load of the airlines. When flying within Russia, you can manage it in 1.5 hours, but traveling overseas will take more time.

Keep in mind that when purchasing an air ticket, it is advisable for the passenger to find a diagram of the aircraft cabin in order to choose the best seat for a comfortable flight. Such layouts contain a detailed indication of the location of technical blocks and emergency exits, so it is not difficult to navigate here. In addition, when reserving seats, indicate how much hand luggage you are carrying and the weight of the luggage that will fly in the luggage compartment. Typically, in itinerary receipts, the carrier indicates the permissible weight of the passenger’s luggage and the current restrictions.

Options for purchasing tickets and flight details

The service of completing the registration procedure online has recently appeared in the country. Firstly, such a system simplifies the work of airlines and attracts people to travel by plane. Secondly, it is easier for clients to fill out travel details online - this significantly saves time and saves people from unnecessary inconvenience.

If you intend to complete all procedures online, here you will be able to avoid a trip to the airport three hours before departure to check in. But for passengers flying for the first time, it is still advisable to go to the airport terminal. In addition, airlines limit the list of citizens to whom electronic check-in is available. The lists included the following categories:

  • people with serious illnesses;
  • passengers with disabilities;
  • schoolchildren under twelve years of age unaccompanied by adults;
  • citizens who purchased air tickets through a travel agency;
  • flights in a group of more than 9 people;
  • people with excess baggage or dangerous substances.

If you decide to check in online, you don’t have to worry about your luggage. Here you just need to present your luggage at the airport at the counter marked Drop Off. Moreover, passing this type of control will be possible at a time convenient for the passenger. Another positive aspect of self-registration online is the choice of a comfortable seat in a relaxed home environment and without haste.

Going through the procedure

The actual process is unlikely to be difficult. Here you only need a printout of the itinerary receipt and the passenger’s passport. To issue a boarding pass, the encoding of the ticket and flight number will be useful. After filling out the empty fields, the service will offer an electronic version of the boarding pass, which the client prints out and presents at the airport control. Moreover, the things that the passenger takes into the cabin are not registered. But here it is advisable to keep within the weight of travel bags recommended by the carrier.

There are virtually no differences in online check-in between different airlines. But there are still some features that you need to know. Let's look at the details of what check-in for an S7 flight is. How many hours before departure will it be possible to arrange a trip, the specifics of the procedure and other similar nuances we will study below.

Details based on specific airlines

It is appropriate to study all the nuances regarding registration on the official portal of the airline. For S7 Group, just follow this link. A direct link to the online registration portal is located. The service becomes available thirty hours before takeoff, and the function blocks the ability to register in the last 50 minutes before the plane departs. To ensure that clients have time to drop off their belongings, it is advisable to arrive at the airport 45 minutes before the stated departure time.

Registration for flight “S7” using an electronic ticket number follows certain regulations. Let's look at the step-by-step procedure for registering passengers. The instructions look like this:

  1. Open the “Check-in for flight” tab on the main page of the site.. Enter the airline ticket or reservation code.
  2. We indicate the initials and check the correct spelling of the itinerary sheet with the passport. Please note that information about yourself is entered in Latin font. Click “Register”.
  3. We put marks next to the names of travelers and select a flight. We clarify information about items prohibited for transportation and compare the data with the actual luggage. When you have checked all the information, click “Continue”.

After completing these steps, you are registered in the airline's system. The seat is determined automatically. If you are not satisfied with the chair that the company has selected, click the “change” button next to it and . For S7 Priority status members, changing your seat is a free service. For other users, the cost of the service is regulated according to the company’s tariffs.

Changing the passenger seat and getting ready to board

Check out the interior layout. The seats marked in gray have already been reserved by other people. The selection is available from places that are marked in white. Select a suitable chair and press the “Save and Continue” button. While the application is open, the client has the right to change his mind and change his choice within seven to eight hours before the end of the procedure. To see the layout of the aircraft, click the “Change” button next to the column where the location is indicated. However, making changes will require additional payment if the current tariff allows for it.

Selecting seats is a mandatory step in online registration

Come to the airport with a printed coupon 45 minutes before departure - this will allow you to calmly resolve issues with your luggage. Give your luggage to the special “Baggage Reception” point. At airports, this area has different names or items are accepted at a common counter. Next, go to the pre-flight hall.

It is advisable to save the ticket in pdf format in order to send the data by email at any time. You can also print your booked ticket at the airport terminals or near the counter where passengers are checked in.

Airline employees advise printing the coupon at home or at special organizations that offer a similar service. A good solution is to duplicate information by transferring the data to an electronic drive. In the same way, you will be able to check in for a flight with Russia or other airlines - here you will have to install a special application for a specific carrier and follow the instructions provided. More details about this in the video below.

Don't forget to read the baggage transportation conditions to avoid possible problems upon boarding. Online registration becomes unavailable if changes are made within the last 22 hours before takeoff. When a passenger checks in, he checks and, if necessary, corrects information that does not correspond to the traveler's passport data. Such changes are available until the registration deadline.

When registering online, the passenger only needs to arrive 45 minutes before departure to check in and check in luggage

If you receive a boarding pass at the airport, you will need to receive the paper before check-in closes, at least 40 minutes before takeoff. When you check in your luggage, the airport employee determines the weight of the luggage and transfers the items for further inspection. The line moves quite quickly at this counter. If you are traveling for a short time and only have carry-on luggage, the check procedures will take a minimum of time.

If you plan to check in on the spot, you will have to arrive at the airport a few hours before takeoff. You don’t spend a lot of time online, and it’s enough to arrive at the airport 40 minutes before takeoff. Information on how to check in for a flight using an electronic ticket via the Internet will be useful for people who fly frequently and try to keep up with the times.

There are several different ways to purchase air tickets - the passenger just needs to choose the most convenient option
Checking in for a flight online requires careful study of the flight conditions
For some categories of citizens, including unaccompanied children, electronic registration is not possible
To complete online check-in, the passenger will need a passport, ticket numbers, reservations and Internet access
Checking in for flight “S7” using an e-ticket number is a simple and accessible procedure

Company `s logo

S7 Airlines (Siberia Airlines OJSC) is now one of the leading and dynamically developing Russian air carriers with the base city of Novosibirsk. It is part of the S7 Group and the world's third largest aviation alliance, Oneworld. The company has two hub international airports in the city and in "" (Moscow).

Main directions

The company operates regular flights both on domestic routes and to Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region:

Domestic flights:

Astrakhan, Anapa, Bratsk, Barnaul, Ulan-Ude, Vladivostok, Vladikavkaz, Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Magnitogorsk, Kemerovo, Magadan, Krasnodar, Kurgan, Mineralnye Vody, Makhachkala, Moscow, Nizhnevartovsk, Norilsk, Nadym, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Sochi, Novy Urengoy, Perm, Chita, Ufa, Tomsk, Khabarovsk, Yakutsk, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Chelyabinsk, St. Petersburg, Omsk, Rostov-on-Don;

International flights:

Antalya, Ashgabat, Bangkok, Baku, Burgas, Varna, Dubai, Hong Kong, Gyumri, Hanover, Dusseldorf, Dushanbe, Dublin, Yerevan, Kiev, Munich, Chisinau, Innsbruck, Osh, Semipalatinsk, Podgorica, Pavlodar, Sanya, Beijing, Tashkent, Urgench, Tel Aviv, Khujand, Istanbul, Tenerife, Tokyo, Tbilisi, Shenyang, Urumqi, Frankfurt am Main, Utapao, Tivat, Seoul.

Air Park

The S7 Airlines company has one of the most advanced fleets of aircraft in Russia and has about 60 aircraft, including Airbus A319-100, Airbus A320-100, Airbus A321-100, Boeng 737-400, Boeng 737-800 ,Boeng 767-300ER.

C7 partners

The company is a party to a special commercial agreement with 25 airlines around the world. This allows it to conduct joint commercial operation of flights and provides passengers with significant advantages and convenience when using complex flights with several landings on flights of partner companies.
"S7 Airlines" has a subsidiary company "", to which the majority of charter flights are transferred.

Services sector

The air carrier is committed to providing modern and varied services to serve passengers, based on international standards. “S7 Airlines” was the first in Russia to introduce online ordering and purchase of air tickets. The company's special services include:
— Internet service:

This is a modern, fast and convenient service, also available from mobile phones. The company's website allows you to search for the necessary tickets, both for the required date and for the time period closest to it, evaluate the price range of the offered options, book or buy the desired ticket. You can complete pre-flight registration on the website;

— passenger transfer services at the point of arrival:

This service allows you to order a transfer to the desired location in an unfamiliar city at the destination airport. The service has a fixed price;

— “flying packages”;

service for the delivery of envelopes (packages) to the desired city or country, without the participation of the customer when concluding an agreement;

— “S7-priority” programs;

For passengers who frequently use the company's services, there is a program for recording “flown” miles. As a result, the passenger accumulates bonuses for discounts that apply to future purchases of air tickets.

Awards and safety

Since 2001, S7 Airlines has won various diplomas at airline exhibitions and competitions. The last, very significant award was the victory in the category “Service on the ground and in the sky (Russian airline)” awarded in 2014.
For more than 10 years, the company has been a member of the International Air Transport Association, and since 2007, after passing an audit, it has officially complied with international flight safety standards.

Online services

Purchasing a ticket on the website

You can purchase a ticket on the official website of Siberia Airlines on the page travelwith.s7.ru. You will need minimal information about the flight:

  • place of departure and arrival
  • desired date
  • number of passengers

Optionally, you can choose a direct flight or make a composite route (with transfers at certain airports).

The Economy Basic fare does not include luggage. Hand luggage only, weighing no more than 10 kg. The ticket cannot be returned either.

On the next page, the service will offer all flights that meet your request. Select a class (economy, business) and move on.

In the next step, the service will offer you to book a hotel and rent a car. If this is not necessary, proceed to the next step.

Enter the personal data of passengers: full name, date of birth, identity document (passport, international passport). Enter your contact information to get in touch. On the same page you must pay the final amount using Visa and MasterCard cards.

Online check-in

Available at the link - webcheckin.s7.ru.

On the page, enter the passenger's last name (in Latin letters), also indicate the reservation number or ticket number.

Select a seat on the plane and click save. Download your boarding pass and print it (you can do this either at home or at the airport).

Online check-in starts 30 hours before and ends 50 minutes before departure.

Contact Information

  • Official website of S7 Airlines: s7.ru
  • Telephone: :+78002000007.
  • Fax machine: +74953630580.
  • Email: callcenter @s7.ru.
  • Address: OJSC Siberia Airlines, Ob-4, Novosibirsk region, Russia, 633104.

When you arrive at the airport, the first thing you should do is go through.

If you used the service online registration, which is currently provided on the websites of almost all Russian airlines, you do not have to go through the check-in procedure at the airport.

The Internet check-in service appeared in Russia relatively recently, but has already become very popular among passengers on both domestic and international flights.

Firstly, electronic check-in on the website will save you from having to stand in long lines, and will also allow you to choose the most comfortable seat in the aircraft cabin.

Secondly, with its help you can check in your luggage yourself, so all you have to do when you arrive at the airport is leave it at a special luggage counter (Drop Off) or drop it off at the check-in counter for your flight.

Third, you can check-in for your flight at any time convenient for you, since this service is available 24 hours a day.

Who should not register online?

Online registration is usually not available for the following categories of citizens:

  • passengers of a special category (seriously ill people, unaccompanied children, people with disabilities);
  • passengers traveling with animals;
  • passengers carrying special or dangerous cargo;
  • passengers who purchased tickets through travel agencies;
  • when ordering air tickets for a group (more than 9 people).
What is needed for this procedure?

To register online you will need:

  • passport details
  • e-ticket number
  • flight/booking number

During check-in, you can choose the best seats in the cabin.

By filling out several fields in the registration form, you will receive an electronic boarding pass, which you NECESSARY print it out and present it when boarding the plane. not subject to registration. The weight of the checked cargo must comply with the standards of the airline you have chosen.

If for some reason a passenger was unable to print out his boarding pass, he can contact the check-in counter for his flight.

The rules for online check-in for a plane are approximately the same in all airlines, however, it should be noted that there are some nuances that should still be clarified on the website of the air carrier you have chosen.

And we will try to make this task easier for you by briefly listing in this article all the features of online registration of large domestic air carriers: Aeroflot, Transaero, UTair, S7 Airlines, Russia, Ural Airlines, Orenburg Airlines, VIM-Avia

Select the airline you need from the list:

Aeroflot

The country's largest air carrier company provides the most detailed information about online check-in on its website.

Online registration starts 24 hours before And ends in 30-45 minutes before departure.

Online check-in for Aeroflot passengers is available if they are traveling without children under 2 years of age, without animals and do not require additional services (accompanied by a child, disabled person, etc.).

Passengers can check-in online for all flights except flights to the USA and India.

Baggage can be checked in at Drop Off baggage drop-off counters. If there are no such counters, then the luggage will be accepted at the check-in desk. If for some reason you have not printed out your boarding pass, you can do so at the Internet centers located in terminals F and D of Sheremetyevo Airport.

Instructions for registration: link to instructions

Online registration page: link to online registration page

Transaero

If you are traveling on company planes, check-in is available to you 30 hours before departure.

Registration ends 1 hour before departure. If you are flying from Russia to the USA, you must check in for your flight at least 4 hours before departure.

After checking in from Kyiv Zhulyany Airport, as well as from the cities of the USA, Bangkok and Beijing, you need to go to the check-in counter to clarify your passport details.

link to instructions

Online registration page: link to page

Registration for UTair aircraft starts 24 hours before and ends 1 hour before departure. Online check-in is not valid for charter flights.

Please note that passengers flying from the cities of Baku, Kurgan, Tambov, Astrakhan, Arkhangelsk, etc. must go to the check-in counter to have their passport details checked or have their boarding pass certified.

If you were unable to print your boarding pass, you must contact the check-in counter or print the pass yourself at one UTair check-in counter at Vnukovo.

Detailed instructions for online registration: link to instructions

Online registration page: link to the page

S7 Airlines

The Siberian airline S7 also offers an online check-in service.

You can find detailed information about online check-in rules on the airline's website. Here is the page: link to page

Here are the areas covered by online registration. There is also a list of cities for which online registration has some nuances. These are: Dubai, Bangkok, Beijing, Odessa, etc.

Online registration starts 30 hours before before departure and ends in 50 minutes. Baggage must be checked in at least 40 minutes before departure.

Passengers with infants can check in online, but seat availability will be limited. You can then change your seat in the cabin, but only if you contact the check-in desk.

Online registration page: link to the page

Airline "Ural Airlines"

Register online for Ural Airlines flights possible 23 hours before departure. Registration ends 4 hours before departure.

You can check in for flights from Yekaterinburg 12 hours and no later than 1 hour before departure. Registration for charter flights opens 6 hours in advance, for transit flights – 12 hours in advance.

If a passenger is traveling with an infant, they can check in online and print a check-in notice, which they can then exchange for a boarding pass at the check-in counter. The choice of seats for flying with infants is limited.

You can drop off your luggage at the counter with the appropriate sign (Drop Off) or at the flight check-in counter.

Registration video tutorial: link to video tutorial

Online registration page: link to the page

Airline "Orenburg Airlines"

Smaller airlines also offer online check-in. For example, ORENAIR offers online check-in for some flights.

Registration for ORENAIR aircraft begins in 24 hours And ends in 4 hours before departure. The baggage check-in procedure takes place at the flight check-in counter.

Online registration page: link to the page

"Vim-Avia"

Vim Airlines has the same check-in time limits as ORENAIR: Registration starts 24 hours in advance, completion - 4 hours before departure.

The seat selection service is valid for all flights, except for flights departing from Moscow to Simferopol, Tivat, Varna and some other cities.

A complete list of cities, registration rules and online registration form can be found here