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Old Mar 17, 2015, 7:28 pm
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billgrates3
 
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Originally Posted by Audie
Back in the old days the rule was to check in at 24 hrs to insure confirmation. Then it was thought if elite you had a better chance for an up grade. What is the purpose of home check in if you are checking baggage and have to check in at the airport? Really none...correct? Not that it probably matters but this is my first AA flight in 20+ years as I was a loyal Delta traveler and elite with them. With the new requirements the leisure traveler has no chance at status at least I don't.
I usually checkin online in case of delays getting to the airport. If I'm late for unanticipated reasons, I can go straight to security and the gate. With TSApre that means just a few mins to the gate from arrival at the airport.

Clearly, this only works if you don't check any bags.
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