08-06-2019
03:46 PM
08-06-2019
03:46 PM
This is absolutely true. You are wasting your money if you purchase the Early Bird check in any time after you have purchased your ticket. I purchased Early Bird a few days before the scheduled flight - ticket had been purchased previously - because I had developed a physical aliment making it difficult for me to walk. I was travelling with another person so I purchased Early Bird for both passengers at a cost of $80 ($20 each way round trip). It was totally a waste of money as I was still in the B group for boarding. So the plane was already half full by the time I boarded and I still had to walk to the back of the plane. To be fair, I did speak with customer service and they compensated me (or at least said they would - supposed to received vouchers in a couple of weeks), but I still feel it should be made clear that Early Bird check-in - especially if purchased after you purchase your ticket, does not guarantee early boarding. In fact if you purchase your ticket shortly before the flight, I am guessing that would also be a waste since the Early Bird line up is based on when you purchased your ticket. So your best chances would be to purchase your ticket well in advance and purchase the Early Bird seating when you purchase your ticket. Otherwise, you may well fare better setting an alarm and checking in at the 24 hr mark prior to takeoff.
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