Originally Posted by redbeard911
It is possible to check-in online, and then check your bags at the airport in a shortened queue. United has kiosk check-in , with an attendant that prints out the bag tag, and takes your bag. It's faster than the loooong line.
for ua, yes and if you have also chosen to go stdby via olci, you can even get your bags checked on the stdby flight if you wish-worked for me labor day w/e sfo-las
(and some airports like sfo have a "secret place" with a very short line)