Checking In for a Same-Day Return - MR Help
Jan 14, 2012 | 7:12 pm
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Checking In for a Same-Day Return - MR Help
Hey All.
I am currently in the middle of my first MR, on my way to SJC.
I am turning right around when I get to SJC heading back to ATL.
When I checked in this morning I could not print the BP's for the second half of my trip.
When I land in SJC, I have 55 mins before the plane turns around and heads back to ATL.
I can't seem to find a way to Check-In! DL.dumb won't let me check-in for the flights. When I was in ATL, the kiosks didn't either.
Help is appreciated!
I am currently in the middle of my first MR, on my way to SJC.
I am turning right around when I get to SJC heading back to ATL.
When I checked in this morning I could not print the BP's for the second half of my trip.
When I land in SJC, I have 55 mins before the plane turns around and heads back to ATL.
I can't seem to find a way to Check-In! DL.dumb won't let me check-in for the flights. When I was in ATL, the kiosks didn't either.
Help is appreciated!
Jan 14, 2012 | 7:20 pm
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OK. Thats what I thought I could do. What I was most concerned about was the timeframe, because I don't want to get stuck because check-in is closed for the flight.
I can't wait for the GA to ask me how I got past security.
I can't wait for the GA to ask me how I got past security.
Jan 14, 2012 | 7:51 pm
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Just be honest. Say you're on a mileage run. You're probably not the first person at sjc. 
Or say that you lost it at security. And when the ga says, "That's weird, you're not even checked in.". You say, "Hmm that IS weird, can you take care of that?"
Or say that you lost it at security. And when the ga says, "That's weird, you're not even checked in.". You say, "Hmm that IS weird, can you take care of that?"
Jan 14, 2012 | 7:55 pm
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Not sure how many legs you are doing, but for some bizarre reason you can only get boarding passes for up to 3 legs in one go on one trip. Had this happen to me last year and just got the last (4th) leg at the gate.
Jan 14, 2012 | 7:58 pm
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For the record, I'm doing LGA-MEM-ATL-SJC-ATL-MEM-LGA straight 12 hours of traveling. I started at LGA this morning (Sat.) at 12:45pm, I'll arrive back at LGA tomorrow at 12pm.
When I checked in for the entire trip, It was only allowing me to check in for "Trip 1", which were the flights from LGA to SJC. I could not and still can not check in from SJC back to LGA.
Also, for the record, I got upgraded on all my legs at the window except for the MEM to LGA return leg. I can't see the list because I'm not officially checked in.
Oh well.
When I checked in for the entire trip, It was only allowing me to check in for "Trip 1", which were the flights from LGA to SJC. I could not and still can not check in from SJC back to LGA.
Also, for the record, I got upgraded on all my legs at the window except for the MEM to LGA return leg. I can't see the list because I'm not officially checked in.
Oh well.
Jan 14, 2012 | 8:01 pm
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Jan 14, 2012 | 8:04 pm
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Jan 14, 2012 | 8:08 pm
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Jan 14, 2012 | 9:17 pm
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For the record, I'm doing LGA-MEM-ATL-SJC-ATL-MEM-LGA straight 12 hours of traveling. I started at LGA this morning (Sat.) at 12:45pm, I'll arrive back at LGA tomorrow at 12pm.
When I checked in for the entire trip, It was only allowing me to check in for "Trip 1", which were the flights from LGA to SJC. I could not and still can not check in from SJC back to LGA.
Also, for the record, I got upgraded on all my legs at the window except for the MEM to LGA return leg. I can't see the list because I'm not officially checked in.
Oh well.
When I checked in for the entire trip, It was only allowing me to check in for "Trip 1", which were the flights from LGA to SJC. I could not and still can not check in from SJC back to LGA.
Also, for the record, I got upgraded on all my legs at the window except for the MEM to LGA return leg. I can't see the list because I'm not officially checked in.
Oh well.
But at least you should be able to check on your upgrade for MEM-LGA. And you should be able to use your GM card or one of your prior boarding passes at the gate BP scanners.
Jan 14, 2012 | 9:33 pm
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Once you're airborne on the ATL-SJC leg, login to delta.com and you should be able to check-in for the rest of your flights. Of course, you won't get a HOOU coupon since you can't print the BPs. But at least you should be able to check on your upgrade for MEM-LGA. And you should be able to use your GM card or one of your prior boarding passes at the gate BP scanners.
But at least you should be able to check on your upgrade for MEM-LGA. And you should be able to use your GM card or one of your prior boarding passes at the gate BP scanners.
Jan 14, 2012 | 9:57 pm
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So I managed to check in by manually entering my confirmation number and departing airport as SJC. So I'm all set!
Any idea why expert flyer shows the first flight from MEM to LGA (flight 1260) as having F2 yet seat map is completely full?
Any idea why expert flyer shows the first flight from MEM to LGA (flight 1260) as having F2 yet seat map is completely full?
Last edited by Mega Boris; Jan 14, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Jan 14, 2012 | 9:57 pm
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From an old thread.
A little trick I figured out to get all my BP's prior to leaving. I check in for the first flight(s). Then, I go to DL.com and make sure I am logged out of SM. Click on "Itin and Check In", then "Check in Options", then "Check in for a flight now". You can then put in you SM#, Last name and most importantly, your departure airport. Works EVERY time. I'll check in at a kiosk, run to the SC and check in and print the rest of my BP's. It will not work if you are logged in for some reason.
I do mostly same day turns (get off and then right back on). Always a good laugh from the crew when I get back on and they figure out what I am doing.
I do mostly same day turns (get off and then right back on). Always a good laugh from the crew when I get back on and they figure out what I am doing.
Jan 15, 2012 | 3:17 am
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Gate is best to avoid losing your seat.