When will it be?
 

It's a;most June. I have yet to be able to check-in on line successfully. There hasd been an improvment if you can call it that. For the first time today, I was able to check-in on line. But guess what? It still couldn't print my boarding cards and sent me into a DO LOOP. How are you guys coping with this?

To be honest, the last time I checked in on-line was years ago. Generally, I use the kiosks at the airport. Why should i waste my paper and ink and the kiosks are quick and convenient. To be honest, given how easy it is to use the kiosks, I've never understood what the advantage was to online checkin. Perhaps if it increased my upgrade chances or something, I'd do it, but I don't see the purpose.

What I really wish was possible would be if Delta would go back to the "pre-September 11th, 2001" plan, which was to essentially do away with "checkin" entirely. They were on the verge of rolling out a system where you'd be able to "checkin" by phone or internet, and use your SkyMiles card at the gate. No paper necessary.

If it wasn't for the TSA/Revenue Protection BS of having to show ID to get through them, you still could technically do it. Check-in using mobile web, and you can still use your SM card to board (you can scan the barcode on the back at the gate reader and it will spit out the receipt paper with your seat assignment).

I've had no problems with OLCI or printing BPs at all. I've taken at least a half dozen trips this year and it's worked flawlessly each time. You may have some other problem because at least in my experience the system seems to be working fine.

The advantages to checking in online is that the earlier you check in, the less chance you have of being bumped involuntarily. If there aren't enough volunteers on an oversold flight, they will start bumping the last ones to check in. In addition, if you travel with only carry-on baggage, as I frequently do, you can go right to security.

OP, it may be an issue with either your profile or your computer. I've done OLCI numerous times using many different computers, operating systems, browsers and printers without issues.

I have been checking in and printing my BP on line for years, since they rolled it out with no problems. This is the first I have heard about this issue?
I agree it may have something to do with the OP's profile?

OLCI works pretty well for me, too, except for every now and then on a same day return MR.

If you use the kiosks and are not upgraded, you don't get the "Have one on us" coupon, correct?

OLCI is great if you are in a rush and not checking in bags. You can go right to the TSA security bypassing the line to print a boarding pass.

I use OLCI all the time. Beats standing in line, even if the line is short, at the kiosk. And you don't get your free drink coupon if you fly coach if you use the kiosk.

Last checked-in, first off was the NW IDB protocol. It is not the Delta arrangement.

I always try to use OLCI after the time I got burned. I was late getting to the airport (thanks to a sloth of a coworker) and it 0:28 when I got to the kiosk. Locked out for gate control. Had to spend the night in nowheresville. If I had checked in online I would have gone through security and gotten on my flight.

I thought it was for DL as well.

Add me to the "never had a problem with OLCI" group. I've done it on delta.com over a dozen times this year so far, including international itineraries, and never had a problem. Perhaps the OP is on the TSA watch list ?

Same here.

My brother had a similar problem where he was unable to check-in online because of a name match. He simply added his middle initial to the reservations and all was well. Feeling secure yet? :)