You Can Now Drop Your Bags Six Hours Early At This Indian Airport

In a post on its social media accounts, TATA-owned Air India announced a facility for passengers at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. Under the new services, passengers travelling with airlines under the Air India Group Airlines can now avail of 'City-Side Check-In' at the airport.

City-Side Check-In

City-Side Check-In will allow passengers to check in and drop off their bags as early as six hours and up to 90 minutes before their flight at the check-in counter. This service will allow the passengers to relax at the airport without worrying about check-ins or carrying their luggage around.

In a tweet, Air India said, "Attention, Hyderabad passengers! Starting 9th September, customers travelling with Air India Group Airlines can avail City-Side Check-In at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Check-in and drop off your bags as early as six hours and up to 90 minutes before your flight. Now skip baggage hassles and make the most of your time while at the airport."

Air India

Air India, first launched in 1932 by JRD Tata (India's first commercial pilot license-holder), now flies to more than 79 destinations with 59 non-stop international routes. The organisation has more than 12,000+ employees and is being merged with Vistara.