Checking in for a flight MAN-LHR not so long ago I was on one of those 'free plus taxes' offers out of the Daily Mail. I was four hours early and without even asking, the BMI check-in agent asked me if I wanted to travel down on the earlier flight. I was in need of some retail therapy at Dixons hence declined. I guess it just depends on the individual. Just like Harry Potter, these people have magical powers - whether or not they choose to use them...