Originally Posted by
EWR-6785
Tried to check in online at exactly T-24 and am getting this message for myself and my CP holder:
Airport check-in required.
Your itinerary is ineligible for check in online. Please proceed to a Southwest® ticket counter to check in for your flight
Really not looked forward to end of C boarding on a packed flight.
Data for me and my companion were autocompleted, so I don't think it would be Secure Flight issues.
Our flight to ATL has not been cancelled, but the next segment under that flight number to Fla has been cancelled, so I wonder if that could possibly be the problem. Hopefully our flight is not in the process of being cancelled.
Any suggestions?
A few thoughts:
1. Your profile says A-List, so unless you have a Business Select ticket, your check-in time doesn't matter. Your boarding sequence was assigned at T-36. Worst case, you get your normal A-List assignment and you can pay to upgrade your companion to A1-15 at the airport if slots are available. I usually buy my companion (wife) EBCI to avoid all drama.
2. I've received similar errors when I'm a little too quick according to the Southwest clock. Trying again a little later results in an error free check-in.
3. Hopefully, as you fear, your flight is not being cancelled due to weather.
Safe travels.