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AUTOMATIC CHECK-IN

Whether you choose to print your boarding pass the day before or just hours before the flight, your confirmed boarding position will be ready and waiting for you. Now you can print your boarding pass as your schedule allows.

BETTER BOARDING POSITION

We'll automatically check you in and assign your boarding position within 36 hours of your flight's departure - that's 12 hours before general boarding positions become available. While EarlyBird Check-In doesn't guarantee an A boarding position, it improves your seat selection options to help you get your favorite seat.

EARLIER ACCESS TO OVERHEAD BINS

Got bags? We've got room. By boarding earlier you'll get your pick of available overhead bin space.

 

Add EarlyBird Check-In

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Confirmation Numbers use letters O and I
instead of numbers 0 (zero) and 1 (one).

Continue to retrieve flight reservation and select EarlyBird Check-In options

 
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