Originally Posted by
ms101
yes correct, that is the ideal. However in a recent trip I did OLCI for JFK, didn't intend to go through physical check in as had no bags, but during OLCI the system came up saying I had to physically present myself at the check in desk. I'm worried that in the event it happens for SOF, i would need to leave immigration. Don't suppose anyone else has encountered this?
this could happen anywhere. What you could do is present yourself at checkin at lhr before the first leg. They can check whatever box needs checked on the system then either check you in or you check in online