Originally Posted by
jimrpa
What I really wish was possible would be if Delta would go back to the "pre-September 11th, 2001" plan, which was to essentially do away with "checkin" entirely. They were on the verge of rolling out a system where you'd be able to "checkin" by phone or internet, and use your SkyMiles card at the gate. No paper necessary.
If it wasn't for the TSA/Revenue Protection BS of having to show ID to get through them, you still could technically do it. Check-in using mobile web, and you can still use your SM card to board (you can scan the barcode on the back at the gate reader and it will spit out the receipt paper with your seat assignment).