Originally Posted by
fudgelie
I don't really know if we'll be able to check in online, we've never had much luck checking in online for international flights, we usually end up getting dummy boarding passes and a message to see an agent at the airport.
There's 3 of us, 2 adults and a newborn. We'll be gate checking a stroller as well so even if we're first off the plane we'll still have to wait for the stroller.
As you say, if I was solo I'd probably do it, but it's probably too risky this time.
Check in online isn't required, but if JAL will check you in through on OZ, then that works and you don't have to worry about getting your boarding pass in Japan. Otherwise you can go to the OZ counter in ORD and see if they are willing to check you in for the NRT-ICN leg. I've had luck with this between UA and ANA, but haven't tried with JAL and OZ.
That said, given that you have a newborn, and have to wait for your gate-checked stroller, that might create some issues and that would be enough for me to go for a later flight.
Good luck whichever way you choose!