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Old Aug 13, 2016 | 12:18 am
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Originally Posted by Rebecka Mcgreevy
As far as I know, when you check in online, there's no such thing as a no show. You checked in so it means no more rebooking, ticket is used already. I always check in online, I don't have to queue.
No showing has nothing to do with checking in online. There may be standbys or your airport may have a time conformance system whereby you need to be past a certain point so many minutes prior to the flight. And of course the airline can still move you to another seat for any number of reasons.
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