Shanghai's Hongqiao airport cuts cut-off time for domestic travelers

To further enhance passengers' travel experience, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has shortened the cut-off time for all domestic flights to under 30 minutes starting October 28 for passengers without checked luggage, according to the Shanghai Airport (Group) Co Ltd.

Among them, passengers flying with Spring Airlines to destinations within the Chinese mainland will see the cut-off time further shortened to 25 minutes.

The cut-off time refers to the latest point at which passengers can complete check-in and baggage procedures for a flight. Earlier in January, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport had reduced the cut-off time for domestic flights to less than 35 minutes, down from 45 minutes in June 2024.

The series of reductions in cut-off time will give passengers more flexibility when completing check-in procedures. Cut-off time is designed to ensure airports and airlines have sufficient time to complete a dozen pre-flight tasks, helping guarantee flight safety and on-time departure.