AA Checkin

[Chucksta]

What is the AA domestic check in facilities like in the USA?

I will be checking in bags, so probably not much point using online checkin.

Is it advisable to use curb side check in?

I will be travelling in First on AA and also Economy on AA Eagle

 

[simongr]

I just rocked up to the desk and checked in the F lane - no dramas for me. I havent bothered with kerbside check in - I wont pay someone $2 to carry my bags.
S

 

[Travel Guru]

I just rocked up to the desk and checked in the F lane - no dramas for me. I havent bothered with kerbside check in - I wont pay someone $2 to carry my bags.
S

You're not an accountant by chance are you Simon?? :mrgreen::mrgreen:

TG

 

[simongr]

I am Given I generally have no checked luggage or a roller bag with four wheels - I am not seeing much return on investment for that $2

 

[serfty]

I am Given I generally have no checked luggage or a roller bag with four wheels - I am not seeing much return on investment for that $2

US$2 at that!

Chucksta, you could still OLCI / Flight Check-In to print your boarding passes,. Then to check bags when you get to the airport, you can use the Self Service Check-In machines by selecting the "Check Bags Only" option.

More here:

• Check-In Options

 

[Travel Guru]

I am Given I generally have no checked luggage or a roller bag with four wheels - I am not seeing much return on investment for that $2

I can spot a bean counter from a mile away!! lol

Though having said that, I wouldn't pay someone US$2 to carry my bag inside either.

TG

 

[Batesy]

If you have some status with Oneworld then go to the first check in counter with AA. Never a problem, I have always found their check in staff friendly and helpful.

 

[Keith009]

I wont pay someone $2 to carry my bags.

Ditto. And I'm not even an accountant.

Never had a problem with the F check in counter. Always quick and easy and not more than a person at any one time in the queue.; which is lucky as I was forced to use the counters due to being on paper tix.

Only exception thus far was DCA - must have rocked up during peak time but it still was only a <10 minute wait. Oh and zero staff manning the non-bag drop counters at MSY until one woman appeared and was shocked that there was actually work to do.

 

[Mal]

I just rocked up to the desk and checked in the F lane - no dramas for me. I havent bothered with kerbside check in - I wont pay someone $2 to carry my bags.
S

$2/bag + tip. The tip ensures that your bags end up on the plane with you, the $2 goes to AA.

Never had any real issue with checking in bags domestically in the U.S. Have used the First line when it's busy and was quickly through.

 

[Chucksta]

Does this mean WP earns 100% bonus on AA domestic flights where QF status credits are earned:

If you are a Silver, Gold, or Platinum Frequent Flyer, you'll earn extra points (your Status bonus) when you fly on eligible~ Qantas, Jetstar, British Airways and American Airlines® flights

 

[JohnK]

When using the kiosks to check in you get flimsy paper boarding pass printed. Not that it matters to most people but if you are interested in a cardboard boarding passes then get the flimsy boarding passes replaced at the Admirals Club lounge.

Does this mean WP earns 100% bonus on AA domestic flights where QF status credits are earned:

Correct.