Hi - I frequently purchase a RT ticket that has the departure in the early afternoon and the return in the very, very early morning. I never wake up to do online check in for the return so I always get a bogus seat. To make it even worse - it's a business heavy route so I always have to fight to get my bag onboard.

Is there any way to add early bird check in for just the return? I've never seen one - it always wants me to buy it for both the departure and return.

Thanks!