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Originally Posted by newyorkgeorge
(Post 30252681)
Although I think there are some other considerations. For example a family traveling together where they won't off load a parent. Its probably why sole travelers get the toss (as in the Doctor on UA Express.)
I also remember when it was not possible to change seats online after checking in. I now see this is possible. |
Originally Posted by mvoight
(Post 30253142)
Of course, the new air travel bill will prevent airlines from deboarding people who have boarded when the flight is oversold.
I also remember when it was not possible to change seats online after checking in. I now see this is possible. |
Originally Posted by Often1
(Post 30252138)
For a standard domestic flight, check-in by T-45 as required assures AA that a passenger is likely to show up at the gate no later than T-15 when the passenger is subject to off-loading if he does not show.
There is no passenger downside to checking in as soon after T-24 as possible. The fact the changes may require a reissue is of no passenger consequence. So if you check in for a flight from xxx-yyy, and that flight is delayed for 3 hours, and there are empty seats on the next flight from xxx-yyy that will now leave before the flight you checked in for, you're not at a disadvantage of getting rebooked on the later (now earlier) flight compared to someone who hasn't checked in? All other things (status, fare paid etc) being equal? It seems like it'd be easier/path of least resistance to put a non checked-in passenger on a different flight than one who has checked in. In any event I feel fairly sure there have been at least a couple of instances where I felt fortunate to not have checked in early, that my situation was better than if I had checked in, though I may be mistaken. I think the overwhelming majority of times it is beneficial to check in as soon as you can, but "no passenger downside" at all? Ever? |
I usually checkin at home, but I like the boarding pass I receive at the airport. |
I thought checking in was a more formal - and since 2001, perhaps a more regulated - procedure that replaced the old reconfirmation (call the airline 24 to 48 hours before departure, reconfirming your reservation). Back then tickets were essentially transferrable coupons, so passenger names and individual data were less important than head count.
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But Dr Dao was travelling with his wife, (who supposedly agreed to deplane)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United..._3411_incident |
I think Checking In also confirms that your ticket is consistent with your reservation (not always the case). If they are misaligned, you will probably learn that when Check-In fails. |
I’ve always had a sneaking suspicion that if you’ve checked in, it is less likely that your seat will be reassigned to accommodate a sky marshal. However, I have zero real evidence for this. |
Originally Posted by C17PSGR
(Post 30253031)
To a certain extent, it seems outdated and with a purpose that has passed. Delta automatically checks people in ...
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Originally Posted by C17PSGR
(Post 30253031)
To a certain extent, it seems outdated and with a purpose that has passed. Delta automatically checks people in ...
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Interesting historical context: Reservation was to ensure you had a seat on the transport. This was not a ticket. Ticket was to pay for your transportation. This was not a reservation. This was a payment. When you presented yourself on the day of travel, the reservation and the ticket were combined and you were given a boarding pass. We conflate these today, but they used to be separate. |
Originally Posted by jchock1
(Post 30253501)
So if you check in for a flight from xxx-yyy, and that flight is delayed for 3 hours, and there are empty seats on the next flight from xxx-yyy that will now leave before the flight you checked in for, you're not at a disadvantage of getting rebooked on the later (now earlier) flight compared to someone who hasn't checked in? All other things (status, fare paid etc) being equal? It seems like it'd be easier/path of least resistance to put a non checked-in passenger on a different flight than one who has checked in. In any event I feel fairly sure there have been at least a couple of instances where I felt fortunate to not have checked in early, that my situation was better than if I had checked in, though I may be mistaken. I think the overwhelming majority of times it is beneficial to check in as soon as you can, but "no passenger downside" at all? Ever? |
Thank you OP for asking, as it is something that I don't really understand either. If airlines will have an option to automatically check you in, (which seems far from uncommon these days) what is the point of it in the first place? Why does it need to be a different function from purchasing the ticket/reservation? Especially considering earliest check-in times can range from 2 hours (when you have to check in at airport) to 60 days, at that point, what is the purpose of it as an additional step?
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Somewhat related - Failure to check-in and pull up your mobile boarding pass prior to boarding beginning could make it impossible to get on the flight, which is relevant if you are cutting it close. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.53d10dc2aa29
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