Maximum Check-in Times with checked bags
Jul 6, 2011 | 8:58 pm
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Maximum Check-in Times with checked bags
What is the earliest time you can check in for a DL flight with checked bags? Some airlines will not allow you to check in if it is 4 hours prior to departure.
Thanks,
Thanks,
Jul 6, 2011 | 9:03 pm
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This should answer your question: https://www.delta.com/traveling_chec.../requirements/
Jul 6, 2011 | 9:12 pm
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This should answer your question: https://www.delta.com/traveling_chec.../requirements/
Jul 6, 2011 | 9:38 pm
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+1. In fact I've tweeted this to DL assist and never got an answer. Would like to know this. The JFK friendlies wouldn't let me check-in (i.e. get BP or check bags until 4 hours prior).
Jul 7, 2011 | 1:41 am
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Jul 7, 2011 | 5:00 am
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"When you arrive at the airport, you can drop off your checked baggage at the nearest baggage drop, marked with red "Baggage Drop" signage, or curbside check-in station (available within 6 hours of departure time).
Jul 7, 2011 | 5:06 am
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http://www.delta.com/traveling_check...ckin/index.jsp
Here it says that you can use the kiosk anytime on your day of departure and drop off bags.
LOL....as usual.....YMMV
Mar 24, 2013 | 9:29 am
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Has there been a recent policy change in regards to maximum time allowed before flight time to check in luggage? When I asked the line monitor about this new policy, all she could do was point to the sign and tell me it has always been this way. Pretty sure it wasn't like this before.
Arrived at FLL, straight off of a cruise, flight not until after 5:30 pm, and yup, cannot check luggage so we can go to lounge.
Not only were we surprised but about 50+ other people/families found out the same thing. We are lined up against the glass wall across from the check-in counters. Stupid policy IMO.
Arrived at FLL, straight off of a cruise, flight not until after 5:30 pm, and yup, cannot check luggage so we can go to lounge.
Not only were we surprised but about 50+ other people/families found out the same thing. We are lined up against the glass wall across from the check-in counters. Stupid policy IMO.
Mar 24, 2013 | 10:57 am
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Arrived at FLL, straight off of a cruise, flight not until after 5:30 pm, and yup, cannot check luggage so we can go to lounge. Not only were we surprised but about 50+ other people/families found out the same thing. We are lined up against the glass wall across from the check-in counters. Stupid policy IMO.
Not only were we surprised but about 50+ other people/families found out the same thing. We are lined up against the glass wall across from the check-in counters. Stupid policy IMO.
Mar 24, 2013 | 11:37 am
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Some outstations, including overseas, have no staff on duty until about three hours before the flight. SIN is one example where check in tends to open about two and a half hours before departure. Also, most airports close for the night, so if you have a very early flight, you can't check luggage before the counter opens for the day.
Last edited by MSPeconomist; Mar 24, 2013 at 1:47 pm
Mar 24, 2013 | 1:43 pm
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Thanks for the comments and info. I was really unaware of this policy or flaw in their luggage system. I was aware of the overseas 3hr thing though. Go figure! LOL!
With the volume this airport does b/c of the cruise port, one would think they could put a more friendly policy in place. It isn't like you can hang out on the cruise ship until the appropriate time to check your luggage.
With the volume this airport does b/c of the cruise port, one would think they could put a more friendly policy in place. It isn't like you can hang out on the cruise ship until the appropriate time to check your luggage.
Apr 6, 2016 | 2:28 pm
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Anyone had any recent experiences at JFK for International flight?
I'm looking to check in ~6 hours/drop off checked bags before our 8:30PM departure. We'll be at the general baggage drop not the Sky Priority area (unless we get past the dragon!)
Thanks
I'm looking to check in ~6 hours/drop off checked bags before our 8:30PM departure. We'll be at the general baggage drop not the Sky Priority area (unless we get past the dragon!)
Thanks