Captain Nowhere Online Check In

Many of us waste precious time waiting in line at ticket counters
for check-in at the airport. Most all major airlines now offer
virtual check-in online at their websites. With this, if you choose
to only carry-on and not check any bags, you can bypass the ticket
counter completely and head straight for the gate once you get to
the airport.

Let's face it, there is no joy to stand in a long line just to deal with
a possibly very cranky or flat out rude airline representative. (a
note to you airline reps. I know this not all of you out there but,
research shows that most of you really lack the customer service
skills you should have.) If you don't have to waste time with
standing in line to use a kiosk and you can check -in online at
home, then why not do this? Not to mention, if you are running a
little behind or get caught in traffic this will help you make it on
your flight.

Now for you bag checkers out there, some airlines have an online
option to check bags while you virtual check-in. So, when you get
to the airport you just head to kiosk or counter with your bags, id,
and boarding passes. However, be prepared most airlines out
there now charge for any checked bags at all. If they do, there
should be an option to pay for these fees in advance on-line during
check-in. Good luck!

Travel Safe, Travel Smart . . . Get Somewhere!