Originally Posted by
N1120A
.... On another issue, how come I can't check-in online for international itineraries anymore? I had no problem with that pre-3/3 on United.com or the app, but I couldn't check-in until the airport just yesterday on an itinerary ending up in YYZ. This significantly prejudices my ability to upgrade, if I actually am ever waitlisted, and it also creates problems if I hit traffic or otherwise end up at the airport later than is ideal.
The new (PMCO) system requires you to validate your passport with a live agent on a regular basis. Initially and if you have gone a certain time period since last international flight, you will need validity at the airport and no be able to check-in until that is done. Not sure what the min time period is ( I have heard 90 days and also heard 180 days). So unless you are a regular frequent international traveller, this will be regularly occur.