Ah, the dreaded moment when you realize you forgot to check-in or don't have your boarding pass in hand. First and foremost, don't panic. Head directly to the airline's counter as soon as you arrive at the airport, and aim to be there at least 2-3 hours before your flight's departure time. This will give you enough time to resolve the issue and still make it to your gate.

Now, here's an essential point to keep in mind—you absolutely cannot pass through the security gates without a valid boarding pass. So, it's imperative to sort this out at the counter. Do bear in mind that certain airlines might charge you an extra fee for this service. You can also log in to your MyArea account using your Order ID and email address for any last-minute online check-in or to reprint your boarding pass if that's an option.