Can I Check In for next flight while onboard (without paying for WiFi)?
Feb 15, 2019, 12:50 pm
#1
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Can I Check In for next flight while onboard (without paying for WiFi)?
Hello All:
Will need to check in 24 hours prior to my return, which is while the outbound is in flight. Is this possible over in the in flight wi-fi, and is it necessary to pay for the wi-fi or is it free to access for this purpose?
Thanks!
Will need to check in 24 hours prior to my return, which is while the outbound is in flight. Is this possible over in the in flight wi-fi, and is it necessary to pay for the wi-fi or is it free to access for this purpose?
Thanks!
Feb 15, 2019, 1:00 pm
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yes, you can get to Southwest site onboard. Make sure you have your flight info handy as your app may not work (no idea though).
Feb 15, 2019, 2:00 pm
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I may be confusing some threads, but I thought you were unable to check in for a return flight. ( though perhaps OP did it the right way and booked (2) 1-ways ) until your outbound flight was completed.
Feb 15, 2019, 5:14 pm
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Negative. I check in all the time for return legs before outbound departure for same day and back flights. Previous flight status has no bearing on next flight check in.
Feb 15, 2019, 5:14 pm
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Feb 15, 2019, 5:55 pm
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Feb 19, 2019, 1:27 am
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Feb 19, 2019, 3:51 am
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Feb 19, 2019, 8:52 am
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This is probably one of the ultra-rare circumstances where I'd spring for early bird checkin. Usually I just time it out to T-24 exactly to the second, but I wouldn't risk somebody else doing it for me, or take the chance with in-flight wifi. $20 to have peace of mind is worth it to me.