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Self Check-in information

Fly through check-in

Our Self Check-in Machines are now even better.  New software ensures that there are more options to retrieve your booking (including your online booking reference and your passport).  There are some really helpful features such as checking in a friend if you are flying Business or Economy Flexible on the same booking and want to sit together but arrive at the airport at different times.

Look out for "Emma" - bmi's Self Check-in host, who will appear on screen and guide you through the process.

Self Check-in Machines are available to use by all passengers, and are now at most airports served by bmi within the UK and Ireland.  If you are travelling on an Economy or Economy Saver fare on shorthaul routes, you must use the Self Check-in Machines at airports where they are available.

bmi Self Check-in at a glance

Airport

Location

Fast Bag Drop

Aberdeen

To the left of main entrance

Yes

Amsterdam

Shared machines with Lufthansa
next to bmi Check-in Desks

No

Belfast City

Opposite bmi Check-in Desks

Yes

Dublin

End of bmi Check-in aisle

Yes

Durham Tees Valley

On the right as you enter the terminal

Yes

Edinburgh

Opposite bmi Check-in Desks

Yes

Glasgow

Opposite bmi Check-in Desks

Yes

Jersey

 Infront of bmi Check-in Desks

Yes

Leeds Bradford

Opposite bmi Check-in Desks

Yes

London Heathrow

Adjacent to the bmi Ticket Desk
At the end of Check-in zones B and C
Opposite Check-in zone A
Opposite the domestic security point

Yes

Manchester T3
(shorthaul only)

Opposite bmi Check-in Desks

Yes

Do I need a certain type of ticket?

Self Check-in is available whether you are travelling on an E-ticket or an ATB cardboard ticket. If you are travelling on an Economy or Economy Saver fare on our shorthaul services, you must use the Self Check-in Machines where available or alternatively Check-in Online.  However, if you are travelling in Business or Economy Flexible, or are a Gold or Silver Diamond Club member* you have the option of using the manned Check-in Desks to check-in for your flight.

*If you are a Silver Diamond Club member and hold an Economy Saver or sale ticket, you must use the Self Check-in Machines where available.

How do I use Self Check-in

  • Retrieve your booking using the following options:
    • Insert the card you used to make the booking
    • Insert your frequent flyer card if entered into the booking
    • Cardboard ATB ticket
    • Enter your booking reference and surname
    • Scan your passport
    • Scan your printed booking confirmation page (the 2D barcode is located in the top right-hand corner)
  • Answer the 3 security questions
  • Confirm whether you are travelling alone or in a group
  • Select your flight
  • Confirm your booked flight
  • Choose your preferred seats
  • Insert your Diamond Club card to earn your miles - if you do not have a Diamond Club card then follow the on-screen instructions
  • Your boarding card and receipt will now be printed
  • Take your documents from the machine and proceed to departure gate or lounge
  • If you have bags to check-in then proceed to a bmi Fast Bag Drop, where available, or a bmi Check-in Desk

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