Originally Posted by
AAClubGeek
I don't know if they allow this, but I seem to remember that they don't. I flew out of there twice last summer (ORD flight both times) and my impression was that the counter staff was generally unwilling to do anything except move the current flight through as fast as possible. The line is long and they have a lot of people to process in a short time, so they most likely won't want to deal with you early. I did see several people turned away and told to come back later, though I can't tell you why they were turned away.
In many cities in the PRC, check-in dsks are flight specific, and only open for 1-2 hours before flight time.
Originally Posted by
gapilot
Yes, I get that message about the lounge. OTOH, we'll have to check out of the hotel by noon, and may have had all the touring we want by then. Other folks (not in their 70's like us) may have more sightseeing energy!
May I suggest you request a late check-out from your hotel? You will be more than likely told no the 1st time, but if you ask for a supervisor at the front desk (perhaps at check-in), you may get it.
OBTW-remember to try to phrase your request in such a way that the 1st answer will not be NO! Example-We have a late flight out on Wednesday night. Most of the hotels we stay at have the ability to extend us to 4pm. Can you tell me what the late check-out policy is for your hotel?