Originally Posted by
artell
Great, thank you all for the reply. Last question. My flight arriving at 5:27pm was a positioning flight (SDF to ORD) I had to pay for and my ticket from ORD-CDG is using miles, thus 2 different itineraries. Since I will be able cutting it close already with this 6:25pm flight will I be allowed to check-in for my ORD-CDG flight at my originating airport (SDF) on my first itinerary? I doubt I'd have time to go check-in at ORD.
One thing I don't think anyone has mentioned...SDF-ORD award space may open up at some point. If so, add that segment onto your award ticket (hopefully an earlier one in the day) and cancel your paid positioning flight. Just eat the $200 change fee and use the rest as credit. Peace of mind.