United Airlines new June 3 rule may leave passengers stranded. What to know

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FILE-Passengers talk with United Airlines customer service agents at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

Air travelers planning to book a vacation on United Airlines this summer will need to arrive slightly earlier for their flight going forward. 

Starting June 3, the airline company is introducing a new policy for consumers and here’s what you need to know. 

What is United Airlines’ new policy?

Why you should care:

United Airlines on June 3 will start requiring travelers with and without checked luggage to check in roughly 45 minutes before their flight, instead of the current 30-minute policy, Newsweek reported. 

This new change won’t impact international travelers, but they still must check in for their flight at least 60 minutes before the flight’s scheduled departure time. 

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Meanwhile, domestic passengers who fail to check in on time could be denied entry through the airport, resulting in a missed flight. 

The new deadline applies to all airports and air travelers using United’s app to check in for their online flight and must still make sure they are checked in before the 45-minute deadline. 

Travelers should also find out if the airport where their flight is scheduled to depart has any specific check-in deadlines. 

United Airlines tells Newsweek that this new change can help improve efficiency while minimizing operational delays related to last-minute bag processing.

In a statement to Newsweek, United Airlines said, "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. Customers can review domestic and international airport check-in time limits here and use our lobby kiosks for self-service as needed."