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Old Oct 9, 2015 | 6:11 am
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Originally Posted by Michilander
We are considering doing our first ever mileage run. Would be a short, same day turn around, probably to ORD, on UA. We are looking at about a 3 hour layover at ORD. Do not plan to leave the sterile area. The question I have is when should I check in for the return flight? Should I check in before we leave, or should I wait until we are actually at ORD? Or, does it not matter?

Thanks.
Still thinking about this, but I have one more question for you pros.

If I schedule a one day turn around and the outbound is delayed to where I miss the inbound am I a 'no show' and stuck with buying a walk up one way to get home, or will I get rebooked?

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