question about online check in (flying) - GoFuckYourself.com

Pipecrew · 10-06-2010, 02:26 PM

I have never used this feature before.

Lets say I have a 11am flight international and they want you to be there 2 hours early. If I am able to print my boarding pass and check in from home. When I arrive (with only a carry on) Shouldn't I be able to come a little bit later, say at like 10am?

Essentially I am able to go direct to security check point. Often if you are too late to the airport, your major cockblock is the ticket machine/counter person saying you are too late.

I am curious if anyone knows the answer.

Wizzo · 10-06-2010, 02:29 PM

MIA I would still go 1.5 - 2hrs, but if its FLL an hour should be fine.

Intrinsic · 10-06-2010, 02:29 PM

international? i'd rather not risk it considering im already set on spending the day being on a fuckin plane

kristin · 10-06-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pipecrew

I have never used this feature before.

Lets say I have a 11am flight international and they want you to be there 2 hours early. If I am able to print my boarding pass and check in from home. When I arrive (with only a carry on) Shouldn't I be able to come a little bit later, say at like 10am?

Essentially I am able to go direct to security check point. Often if you are too late to the airport, your major cockblock is the ticket machine/counter person saying you are too late.

I am curious if anyone knows the answer.

Yes, you should be able to. Pending the security line isn't two hours long.

Beauty of it with a carry on. =)

Theo · 10-06-2010, 03:04 PM

you'll be fine, done it many times

Phoenix · 10-06-2010, 03:06 PM

bring a laptop...go early..work and get a massage

i hate missing flights

Pipecrew · 10-06-2010, 03:08 PM

Thanks guys! I shall rep you all once this 24 hour rep freeze wears off ;)

Adraco · 10-06-2010, 03:51 PM

Exactly, go early, bring a laptop, magazine and enjoy some food or massage, haircut or similar there. Or if you're a gold member of any of the airlines, go to the lounge and get away from the sheep herd.

But generally for an online check in, you can show up 1 hour before flight. Should there be a long line at the security gate, be sure to cut out of the line, and alert a member of the security staff and they will fast track you. Just remember to be very polite and thankful and they usually go out of their way to make sure you get onboard in time. Just don't ever raise your voice, do not tell them how important you are or how much you need that flight. Just let them know you got tied up in the check in line and now need some friendly help to make your flight in time.

TurboAngel · 10-06-2010, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pipecrew

Thanks guys! I shall rep you all once this 24 hour rep freeze wears off ;)

Nice.

Sarah_Jayne · 10-06-2010, 04:31 PM

I am always pretty much the first at check in. I hate even playing with missing a flight.

10-06-2010, 02:26 PM	#1
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,885	question about online check in (flying) I have never used this feature before. Lets say I have a 11am flight international and they want you to be there 2 hours early. If I am able to print my boarding pass and check in from home. When I arrive (with only a carry on) Shouldn't I be able to come a little bit later, say at like 10am? Essentially I am able to go direct to security check point. Often if you are too late to the airport, your major cockblock is the ticket machine/counter person saying you are too late. I am curious if anyone knows the answer.

10-06-2010, 02:29 PM	#2
Wizzo 2011 GFY Hall of Fame! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Back in Texas! Posts: 15,224	MIA I would still go 1.5 - 2hrs, but if its FLL an hour should be fine. __________________ Looking for Opportunity!

10-06-2010, 03:06 PM	#6
Phoenix BACON BACON BACON Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poems everybody, the laddie fancies himself a poet Posts: 35,457	bring a laptop...go early..work and get a massage i hate missing flights __________________ Skype Phoenixskype1 Telegram PhoenixBrad https://quantads.io

10-06-2010, 03:51 PM	#8
Adraco Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Onboard an airplane around the globe Posts: 3,734	Exactly, go early, bring a laptop, magazine and enjoy some food or massage, haircut or similar there. Or if you're a gold member of any of the airlines, go to the lounge and get away from the sheep herd. But generally for an online check in, you can show up 1 hour before flight. Should there be a long line at the security gate, be sure to cut out of the line, and alert a member of the security staff and they will fast track you. Just remember to be very polite and thankful and they usually go out of their way to make sure you get onboard in time. Just don't ever raise your voice, do not tell them how important you are or how much you need that flight. Just let them know you got tied up in the check in line and now need some friendly help to make your flight in time. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The truth is not affected by the beliefs, or doubts, of the majority.

10-06-2010, 02:29 PM	#3
Intrinsic Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,589	international? i'd rather not risk it considering im already set on spending the day being on a fuckin plane

10-06-2010, 03:04 PM	#5
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	you'll be fine, done it many times

10-06-2010, 03:08 PM	#7
Pipecrew Master of Gfy.com Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 14,885	Thanks guys! I shall rep you all once this 24 hour rep freeze wears off ;)

10-06-2010, 04:31 PM	#10
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	I am always pretty much the first at check in. I hate even playing with missing a flight.