Checking in for your flight might seem like a mindless step, but when you do it can seriously impact your travel experience. These days, most airlines let you check in online starting 24 hours before ...

Checking in early can secure a better seat, help avoid being bumped, and give first dibs on last-minute upgrade deals. Delaying check-in risks losing your seat on full flights and reduces your chances ...

The idea sounds simple and great. Pay a small fee to automatically check in for your Southwest flight in advance, avoid the 24-hour rush, and (probably) get a better boarding number. Plus, if your ...

"Check-in chicken" is a strategy where travelers wait until the last minute to check in, hoping for a better seat assignment. The only guaranteed way to get a preferred seat is to pay for a seat ...