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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 8:09 pm
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Originally Posted by NY-FLA

I know of no US airlines that issue BP's 24 hours prior to departure of the first flight-leg of the itinerary. (Issue BP=OLCI). Again, I believe this is limited by TSA.
Lots of airlines issue BPs prior to t-24 hours, but only for connecting flights. I know CO, DL, NW, and US allow OLCI BPs to be issued for connecting flights > 24 hours out at t-24 hours for the first segment.

What logic makes the 24 hour requirement necessary only for first-leg flights?
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