DL First MR with Same Day Return
Nov 16, 2014 | 12:15 pm
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Nashville: Delta DM
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DL First MR with Same Day Return
the flight shows as a round trip from A>B (which includes return B>A) but when I leave initially in the morning, am I check in for the entire trip or must I check in again at the "destination" before coming back to "originating" airport?
Nov 16, 2014 | 12:55 pm
#2
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Location: San Diego
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Most times, I have been able to check in for the outbound trip, and then 24 hours prior to the inbound trip, I rechecked in the outbound trip then it gave me the option of checking in for the inbound.
However, on some occasions, I had to go to the gate for the inbound check in.
However, on some occasions, I had to go to the gate for the inbound check in.
Nov 16, 2014 | 4:25 pm
#3
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SAN
Posts: 58
I usually check in for the outbound at about 24 hours before departure, then the inbound 24 hours before it's departure. The only issue is that Delta.com "MyTrip's" doesn't show the link for the inbound, so I can only check in for the return by clicking on the link found in the email that I get saying it's time to check in.
Nov 16, 2014 | 4:35 pm
#4
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Just click the "Check In" link on the delta.com front page. It let's you specify the From airport and use the airport where you are making the turn as the from airport. You'll have to be within 24 hours of departure though.
Nov 16, 2014 | 4:38 pm
#5
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: San Diego
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Gate agent or kiosk can print you return boarding passes at the destination, so this is not a problem.
Nov 17, 2014 | 2:56 am
#6
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There should be automated kiosks at SLC somewhere inside security I would think. Or I can just use the Delta app or my computer in the Sky Club since I have a short layover at the "destination". Delta.com doesn't seem to know truly how to deal with a same day return, but I assume it will work once the final leg of outbound completes.
Nov 17, 2014 | 10:00 am
#7
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There should be automated kiosks at SLC somewhere inside security I would think. Or I can just use the Delta app or my computer in the Sky Club since I have a short layover at the "destination". Delta.com doesn't seem to know truly how to deal with a same day return, but I assume it will work once the final leg of outbound completes.
Nov 17, 2014 | 4:27 pm
#8
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: SAN
Posts: 58
Again, click the "CHECK IN" link on the front-page of www.delta.com (between FLIGHT STATUS and VACATIONS) fill in your conf number and SLC as the FROM AIRPORT (assuming that's your turn point). You should be able to check-in for the return segments before you depart on your MR using that trick.