– Why do airlines let passengers check-in online 24 hours beforehand? By checking in, shouldn’t they confirm a passenger is actually at the airport?

Question

– Why do airlines let passengers check-in online 24 hours beforehand? By checking in, shouldn’t they confirm a passenger is actually at the airport?

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Answer 1

Airlines reduced staffing at ticketing desks. Allowing online checkin reduces lines at the airport. If all you have is online bags, there’s no need to queue at a checkin agent/kiosk.