Originally Posted by
ft101
However, if the flight is being managed prior to check in, including allocating op-ups, then checking in on-line shows that you more than likely intend to fly. You may be op-upped at this point in preference to someone of equal status who hasn't checked in.
I guess the opposite could also apply, i.e. those who haven't checked in, may not turn up and the need to op-up would be removed.
Its all down to the mentality/mood of them at the controls on the day.