Online check-in makes life easier for travellers

Jetting off a short break or trip is now even more hassle-free, with the news that easyJet has introduced online check-in facilities at Newcastle airport.

Travellers flying with the low cost airline can take advantage of the time saving initiative as long as they do not have any luggage for the hold.

A nationwide programme is due, with Nottingham East Midlands, Gatwick and Stansted all being kitted out in February, after initial trials proved successful.

The online system means that passengers can print off their boarding cards at home, enabling them to go straight through to security, without the queues and heavy bags and only needing to be at the boarding gate 15 minutes before departure.

Estimates predict that the innovation will be available to around 90 per cent of easyJet's passengers by April and that travellers will appreciate the reduction in stress and time needed to jet off on their holidays.