Originally Posted by
EK017
I'm jealous. My flight landed at LAX at 9 AM and I had a flight at 12:45 AM the next day. I tried to check my bags in early and they refused me.
I had planned on visiting 5 different lounges and relaxing in the United Polaris lounge. As a result, I had to sit and wait for 12 hours.
I'm glad your experience was much better off.
The only thing I can think of is because your flight is technically not on the same day. 1245am is already the next day.