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Old Dec 22, 2018, 10:47 pm
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Do I check in at the Polaris counter?
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Stupid newbie question. Flying DEN-LAX-SYD. DEN-LAX UA F. LAX-SYD Polaris (J). At DEN do I check in at the little Polaris counter?
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Old Dec 23, 2018, 1:05 am
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Originally Posted by hawkxp
Thread bump, because I couldn't find any thread closer. Stupid newbie question. Flying DEN-LAX-SYD. DEN-LAX UA F. LAX-SYD Polaris (J). At DEN do I check in at the little Polaris counter?
you certainly may do that.
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Old Dec 23, 2018, 6:52 am
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I would check in wherever the line is shortest.
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Old Dec 23, 2018, 1:12 pm
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Originally Posted by TomMM
I would check in wherever the line is shortest.
Yes. I have seen many many times people line up 5+ deep at Premier check-in when regular check-in had no line.
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Old Dec 23, 2018, 1:14 pm
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Originally Posted by TomMM
I would check in wherever the line is shortest.
And/or most convenient.

If I have to drop a bag at SFO domestic, I almost always do it at the economy counter - closer to BART and the G garage. Don't think I've used the "Premier" area all year.
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Old Dec 23, 2018, 2:24 pm
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I ONLY check-in at dedicated Polaris/1K area for the much better trained personnel, the super short wait times, the wonderful 1K recognition, the IMMEDIATE help with China Visa verification, and all the free gifts.

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Old Dec 23, 2018, 2:33 pm
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Originally Posted by narvik
I ONLY check-in at dedicated Polaris/1K area for the much better trained personnel, the super short wait times, the wonderful 1K recognition, the IMMEDIATE help with China Visa verification, and all the free gifts.

What free gifts have you gotten?
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Old Dec 23, 2018, 2:35 pm
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Originally Posted by VWang1111


What free gifts have you gotten?

The occasional smile at EWR?

(I was being facetious in my previous post, just in case that wasn't 100% clear...)
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Old Dec 23, 2018, 4:35 pm
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Yes, instead of going to the Economy self-check in kiosk, you’ll go to the Polaris/1K Counter, where they will point to the kiosk near them, say “use that machine”, walk away, and only return if you are checking a bag.
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Old Dec 23, 2018, 7:24 pm
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Originally Posted by NikoGoutakolis
Yes, instead of going to the Economy self-check in kiosk, you’ll go to the Polaris/1K Counter, where they will point to the kiosk near them, say “use that machine”, walk away, and only return if you are checking a bag.
No eye roll, even! Friendly skies indeed!
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Old Dec 24, 2018, 9:52 am
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Originally Posted by Kacee
And/or most convenient.

If I have to drop a bag at SFO domestic, I almost always do it at the economy counter - closer to BART and the G garage. Don't think I've used the "Premier" area all year.
Do you get orange tags there?
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Old Dec 24, 2018, 7:03 pm
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Originally Posted by findark
Do you get orange tags there?
Yes. If you're just dropping a bag there's no reason to walk all the way to the end.
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Old Dec 25, 2018, 3:55 pm
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Originally Posted by NikoGoutakolis
Yes, instead of going to the Economy self-check in kiosk, you’ll go to the Polaris/1K Counter, where they will point to the kiosk near them, say “use that machine”, walk away, and only return if you are checking a bag.
We’re still talking about EWR, yes? The airport where smiles go to die.
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Old Dec 26, 2018, 9:24 am
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Originally Posted by milepig


We’re still talking about EWR, yes? The airport where smiles go to die.
I believe the OP was asking about DEN. I usually find the Premier check-in area to be much less busy than the regular economy line, and they don't try to make you tag your own bags!
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