When will it be?
May 28, 2010 | 10:41 pm
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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?
May 28, 2010 | 10:52 pm
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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?
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.
May 28, 2010 | 10:54 pm
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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.
May 28, 2010 | 11:00 pm
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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.
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.
May 28, 2010 | 11:04 pm
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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.
May 29, 2010 | 2:53 am
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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.
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.
I agree it may have something to do with the OP's profile?
May 29, 2010 | 3:54 am
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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?
If you use the kiosks and are not upgraded, you don't get the "Have one on us" coupon, correct?
May 29, 2010 | 4:03 am
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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.
May 29, 2010 | 4:39 am
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Last checked-in, first off was the NW IDB protocol. It is not the Delta arrangement.
May 29, 2010 | 4:45 am
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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.
May 29, 2010 | 6:30 am
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May 29, 2010 | 6:44 am
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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 ?
May 29, 2010 | 6:47 am
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May 29, 2010 | 7:07 am
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