Originally Posted by
cockpitvisit
If I don't have a reserved seat, does it make sense to check in online close to the 2h cutoff time, hoping to grab one of the premium seats this way?
Are there any pitfalls here, such as the app "suddenly" refusing to work shortly before the check in deadline, in order to make me check in at a counter (and pay a hefty fee)?
it would be highly unusual for the app to fail ... more chance of your wifi / mobile phone signal failing ... or you failing to remember !
i aim to check in 3 hours before departure to allow for problems. have only forgotten once !!