What does it mean when the screen in the airport terminal shows that check-in has started?

The large screen at the airport showing "Checking in" means that the flight is in the process of check-in.

The specific process of taking a plane is as follows:

1. After arriving at the airport, first go through the check-in formalities, that is, change the boarding pass. Check which counter your flight is handled at. There is a display screen in the airport telling you. If you are a passenger with an electronic ticket, you can also handle it at the self-service machine.

2. After finding the corresponding counter, hand your ticket and ID card to the airport check-in staff. If you have large luggage, it will also be checked in at this time. After completing the check-in formalities, the check-in staff will return the ticket passenger coupon, boarding pass, luggage ticket, and ID card to you.

3. After completing the check-in procedures, go to the security check. If you have enough time, you can walk around the airport.

4. In the security check channel, there is a security check counter. You need to hand your boarding pass and ID card to the security inspector. After the security inspector checks that there are no problems, he will stamp the boarding pass. Then you can go through the security gate. After passing the security gate, you arrive at the terminal.

5. Waiting: International airports usually have numerous terminals. The corresponding boarding gate for your flight will be displayed on the boarding pass. According to the boarding number displayed on the boarding pass, Wait and rest in the corresponding terminal, and listen to the announcement to board the plane. For example, if you take a China Southern Airlines flight at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, China Southern Airlines is in Area B of the terminal. The ticket indicates that it is gate 24. Passengers can enter the terminal in Area B and pass the security check to enter the waiting area (restricted area). , send the passengers off personally), find gate 24 and wait for the flight to board.

6. Boarding: If the flight is on time, boarding will begin 20 minutes before the flight takes off. The flight number will appear at the corresponding boarding gate and there will be a broadcast notification. The staff will confirm the boarding pass again. passenger. The agent will tear off a small piece of your boarding pass and hand the rest back to you.

7. The next step is to find a seat on the plane. Find the seat according to the seat number of your boarding index. The number is the seat row number and the letter is the seat number. For example, 32B: it is seat B in row 32. After finding your seat, put the luggage you need to put in the luggage rack above your seat. If your luggage is too large, ask the flight attendant to arrange another place for storage.