Any issues printing both boarding passes for a same day MR?
Oct 27, 2011 | 7:10 am
#31
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Last week I did a mileage run, and printed out all four of my boarding passes via OLCI. Printed the first two at the 24-hour mark, and the return two six-hours later at the 24-hour mark for the return flight. I was surprised when the second "It's time to check-in" email arrived, as I had read here that it wasn't possible. Apparently it is. I had planned on using the kiosk printer in the Skyclub to print the return BPs, but didn't need to do that.
Oct 27, 2011 | 5:28 pm
#32
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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.
Oct 27, 2011 | 5:43 pm
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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.
By the way, DL just confirmed my upgrade for the outgoing flight 2 days out. Can someone answer my earlier question about food service in F on the shuttle. Is it just beverage with pretzels of is their some sort of snack?
Oct 27, 2011 | 7:13 pm
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Another same day turn MR BP trick
Assuming a MR isn't a mega distance like SYD that take over 24 hours in one direction, you could:
1. OLCI the inbound first and print BPs.
2. OLCI / kiosk / counter check-in for your outbound.
I did a LGA-DTW-PIT, PIT-ATL-SEA-ATL-PIT, PIT-JFK last year to take advantage of the DMQM promo, and even the SEA SC had an issue immediately printing my BPs for my return. System thought my outbound flight was still in the air so they couldn't get me checked in or reprint my BPs. I had a pdf copy on my laptop so I just printed those. Nobody working there (at the time) had seen this issue before and it stumped everybody.
1. OLCI the inbound first and print BPs.
2. OLCI / kiosk / counter check-in for your outbound.
I did a LGA-DTW-PIT, PIT-ATL-SEA-ATL-PIT, PIT-JFK last year to take advantage of the DMQM promo, and even the SEA SC had an issue immediately printing my BPs for my return. System thought my outbound flight was still in the air so they couldn't get me checked in or reprint my BPs. I had a pdf copy on my laptop so I just printed those. Nobody working there (at the time) had seen this issue before and it stumped everybody.
Oct 27, 2011 | 7:21 pm
#35
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Since there are often no fare penalties for making these flights as OW tickets, that is what I often do. Then there is no problem printing the BPs.
Also, remember that your Skymiles card can be used for boarding!
Also, remember that your Skymiles card can be used for boarding!
Oct 28, 2011 | 1:34 pm
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Update:
I received emails today from DL for both flights saying that my flights were available to check-in. To be safe I logged out and entered the locator code. I checked in for the first flight and when finished printing my BP the website directed me to a page to do the check-in for the second flight. All is well that ends well and thanks to everyone for their suggestions! ^
I received emails today from DL for both flights saying that my flights were available to check-in. To be safe I logged out and entered the locator code. I checked in for the first flight and when finished printing my BP the website directed me to a page to do the check-in for the second flight. All is well that ends well and thanks to everyone for their suggestions! ^
Oct 28, 2011 | 1:51 pm
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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.
Oct 28, 2011 | 2:23 pm
#38
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Update:
I received emails today from DL for both flights saying that my flights were available to check-in. To be safe I logged out and entered the locator code. I checked in for the first flight and when finished printing my BP the website directed me to a page to do the check-in for the second flight. All is well that ends well and thanks to everyone for their suggestions! ^
I received emails today from DL for both flights saying that my flights were available to check-in. To be safe I logged out and entered the locator code. I checked in for the first flight and when finished printing my BP the website directed me to a page to do the check-in for the second flight. All is well that ends well and thanks to everyone for their suggestions! ^
Oct 28, 2011 | 2:28 pm
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Oct 28, 2011 | 2:47 pm
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Oct 31, 2011 | 7:44 pm
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What I've started to do is book tickets as one-ways if possible (some fare rules require round-trip routing, so this isn't always possible). Allows me to do OLCI no issues for both ways and have BPs in hand.
Nov 1, 2011 | 6:20 am
#42
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A first for me this morning
I am flying ATL-MDW-ATL for work today. When I checked in at the kiosk for the ATL-MDW this morning, it asked if I'd like to check in for MDW-ATL as well (5pm flight). That has NEVER happened before and I have made this exact same trip many times,
Nov 1, 2011 | 6:45 am
#43
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Also I forgot to mention that the kiosk at LGA offered me the option of printing the BP for the return flight as well which I did.
Last edited by RSSrsvp; Nov 9, 2011 at 6:28 am