Shanghai begins 35-minute cut-off time for domestic travelers

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport shortened the cut-off time for domestic flights to 35 minutes or less, effective from Friday (Jan 10), an attempt of the East China cosmopolis to further enhance passengers' traveling experience, according to the Shanghai Airport (Group) Co.

The cut-off time is the last moment passengers can check in and check their luggage for a particular flight. Previously, the cut-off time for domestic flights was 40 minutes or less.

Adopting measures including unified operating standards and digital applications, the airport managed to make this optimization, which is hoped to better serve passengers during the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush, which starts on Jan 14 and lasts until Feb 22.