Originally Posted by
Gone Flying
you can check in 24 hrs prior. If you are flying at that time at least you know a day out where you stand on the list. Nothing like getting to the airport and watching 8 people check in for your fight in the 1.5 hours before departure and miss a flight... at least their system allows you to better plan ahead
Sure it sucks, but rarely happens as you get more senior, and even more rarely to the point of getting bumped. The great thing is seniority continues to work even if your plans change (weather, delays, cancelations etc.)