Originally Posted by
EXP100
No huge advantage if you need to check bags, other than maybe having your seat re-assigned but that would be rare. Not checking bags the idea is that if something happened and you didn't get to the airport until late you would at least already be checked in. Personally even when I check bags I still check in at T-24.
What you said is pretty much what I figured. No bags to check then bypass the counter, especially if you are running late.
Thanks!