ID check at check in
May 21, 2001 | 7:56 am
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2000
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ID check at check in
When I use Northwest check in from home, I don't have to present my ID to anybody. If I use self check in at the airport and go to the check in counter to show my ID, they will just circle the word ID on the boarding pass or sometimes write the word Q/ID (or something like that on it). If you do this by yourself, they won't ask you for an ID. Isn't it easy to use a ticket purchased for another person? You just have to have a his/her credit card or can print the boarding pass from home.
May 21, 2001 | 10:36 am
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you are right re foreign security. usually, when i check in to come back, the person looks at my passport and say that i will have to show another 3 times. its good to know so you dont pack it away.
May 21, 2001 | 11:38 am
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Join Date: Mar 2001
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My experience with Continental etickets using the eService machines is that they'll look at your ID as you board if you hold it out for them, but won't ask and hold up the line if you don't have it out.
[This message has been edited by dbaker (edited 05-21-2001).]
[This message has been edited by dbaker (edited 05-21-2001).]