Hi all.
Well, just paid a bit of "stupid tax" this morning.
Sitting here in DEN (no WorldClub, no Crown Room) in concourse C with four hours to kill as I missed my first flight on a technicality.
It appears that there are four airports that will kill your flight reservation if you check in less than 45 minutes from flight time. (I checked in 44 minutes prior). To the best of my knowledge they are: DEN, LAX, JFK(?) and ATL.
I did not know that. Thought I had plenty of time this morning, left early, hit traffic, lines at toll road (REALLY? TOLL ROAD ON THE WAY TO THE AIRPORT?IS THIS THE ONLY TOLL ROAD IN DENVER???), line at Hertz took 20 minutes, shuttle to airport started late, and on, and on). I know it is my fault as I always (except last night) check in online early, but the only time I didn't....
Rushed to gate and was told that I lost my (FC Upgraded) seat, got put on standby for next flight four hours later back in coach.
My @$$ is sore from me kicking myself, but thought I'd pass this on to help prevent others from this self-inflicted experience.
Can anyone confirm that these are the airports requiring at least a 45 minute check-in?
Just hit my GOLD level with this trip.
What a way to celebrate!