Air India has posted major information on Twitter about passengers coming to India from London. The airline said check-in time for flights to India has been increased from 60 minutes to 75 minutes. This 15 minute time extension will provide convenience to the people.
If you are going to London these days then you should pay special attention to this news. Air India has made an important announcement for the passengers by issuing travel advisory today i.e. on 10th December. This announcement made by the airline will make your travel easier.
Air India has issued an advisory informing that the check-in time for flights to India from London Heathrow Airport has been extended, which will provide more convenience to the passengers. Now the check-in time for passengers has been increased from 60 minutes to 75 minutes.
What did Air India say?
Air India gave this information by posting on social media handle X. For departures from London Heathrow Airport to India, the check-in counter will now close 75 minutes before your scheduled departure time, Air India said in the post.
Why was the change made?
Air India said that they have decided to increase the check-in time from 60 minutes to 75 minutes so that the passengers feel comfortable during the journey. He can take the flight comfortably even in his busy schedule. Air India said in the post, this has been done to ensure adequate time for check-in process and security clearance even during peak hours. However, earlier Air India had also increased the check-in time for international flights at India’s Indira Gandhi International Airport from 60 minutes to 75 minutes.
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