Originally Posted by
malteg
Thanks for your detailed response! I am planning to check-in online anyway, so that shouldn't be a problem, I think. Or do I have to drop off my baggage 3 hours in advance, too?
Yes, you do. But any EK status would help, also I doubt EK is oversold often ex-CHC these days. All other airlines at CHC have 60 or 90 min checkin, so EK with 180 min is a bit over the top, but that is their rule and maybe the price of their cheaper fares.