Question about Continental.com flight check-in
Sep 27th, 2004, 12:27 PM
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Yes, and I've been successful in doing so most of the time, by checking in at exactly 24hrs prior to departure. [Used to be 30.]
The exception is on a very full IAH-EWR flight very recently. Those exit row seats (at least the good ones) are already taken even though I was #2 in check-in. My guess is that there were platinum elites who'd got those seats in advance, and weren't upgraded to first class because the flight was so full.
The exception is on a very full IAH-EWR flight very recently. Those exit row seats (at least the good ones) are already taken even though I was #2 in check-in. My guess is that there were platinum elites who'd got those seats in advance, and weren't upgraded to first class because the flight was so full.
Sep 27th, 2004, 12:50 PM
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Yeah, good luck. Also, you'll see a page and have to click to acknowledge your ability to understand instructions from the FA and are able to operate/lift the doors. I paid special attention last time on a 737-500, and the overwing exit door is like 45lb.
Be sure to check the jealous looks from passengers around you, seeing that you have a exit row window seat with 10-feet of legroom and full recline.
Be sure to check the jealous looks from passengers around you, seeing that you have a exit row window seat with 10-feet of legroom and full recline.
Oct 23rd, 2004, 10:23 AM
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Well, bummer 
I checked in exactly 24 hours before but all the exit row seats showed occupied. I guess CO elites got them already. At least I was able to switch from my original middle seat to an aisle.
I checked in exactly 24 hours before but all the exit row seats showed occupied. I guess CO elites got them already. At least I was able to switch from my original middle seat to an aisle.
Oct 23rd, 2004, 11:06 AM
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Patty - You may still be able to get the exit row seats. Many elites are upgraded at the 3 Hr mark, so when you get to the airport, stop at an electronic kiosk and see if any of those seats you want open up at that time.
Oct 24th, 2004, 06:31 AM
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You can definitely check-in at a kiosk. That's the main purpose of those machines.
BTW, I just want to emphasize that all the above only apply if you're flying domestically, on a e-ticket. If you have paper ticket, or if you're flying internationally, you still have to go to a regular check-in counter.
BTW, I just want to emphasize that all the above only apply if you're flying domestically, on a e-ticket. If you have paper ticket, or if you're flying internationally, you still have to go to a regular check-in counter.
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