Benefits of OLCI

[RooFlyer]

Recalling the occasional problems QF have with English grammar and spelling on its web pages and e-mails, maybe its just as well?

 

[eminere]

I'm surprised QF doesnt offer an option to push the kiosk into another language (ie. a series of flags in the corner like many european train ticket machines have....?)

Or the e-passport smart gates on departure/arrival.

 

[njba]

It's worth noting the BPs from the lounge (or the various human desks) are on much thicker stock. The kiosk BPs are flimsy AF.

 

[JohnK]

I moved off using OLCI a long time ago due to various small issues and now prefer not to use OLCI and check-in at the airport. The exception is if running late and I don't have luggage to check-in.

 

[downgraded]

the virtue of OLCI comes when you're running late and know you'll miss the cut off.

The downside is the expectation. Mrs D. arriving at the gate with her WP card and assuming I've already selected her favorite seat and checked her in. Only happened once!

 

[Kangol]

The boarding pass readers at the gates are also RFID readers. When using your Qantas Card next time, don't scan the barcode, just place the card face up, and it will scan and read the card (like it would the barcode).

Interesting, the staff have always taken the card and scanned the barcode on the reverse side. At least that's my experience.

 

[Jet L]

They use the barcode for boarding passes I don't know why, the 'Q-Chip' is for bag drop/check-in/lounge entry

 

[TheInsider]

Interesting, the staff have always taken the card and scanned the barcode on the reverse side. At least that's my experience.

I think it's mainly what they tried and worked when they first came out, so they just kept on doing it. But for those cards with a 'chip' in it, the reader at the gate can read the RFID information. Give it a shot next time.

 

[JohnK]

Another benefit of not using OLCI could be turning up 1-2 minutes late for flight with checked baggage and baby stroller.

 

[ozbeachbabe]

The downside is the expectation. Mrs D. arriving at the gate with her WP card and assuming I've already selected her favorite seat and checked her in. Only happened once!

Only once is still one time too many where the Missus is concerned.

They use the barcode for boarding passes I don't know why, the 'Q-Chip' is for bag drop/check-in/lounge entry

A ff card with the chip works as a boarding pass no matter how you checked in eg some ppl find is easier to do mobile checkin but scan their card at the gate instead of the QR code on the phone. Your ff number must be in the pnr for it to work. It doesn't matter which way the card is scanned as it will work either way.

 

[Vic]

Travelling with a group is one time I don't use SMS check in, or online check in for that matter. don't want to print out numerous A4 sheets for people who will not have Qantas cards with them. Generally have luggage at these times as well.

Self serve luggage is good with the Qtag. Just need to find some more of those for big groups. paper tags are a pain.

I also don't clean out the phone very well, so try to avoid random bits of data. Yes, it is easy to delete stuff. I just don't do it often.

 

[Awesom Andy]

A ff card with the chip works as a boarding pass no matter how you checked in eg some ppl find is easier to do mobile checkin but scan their card at the gate instead of the QR code on the phone. Your ff number must be in the pnr for it to work. It doesn't matter which way the card is scanned as it will work either way.

I did that a few times, and I guess I'm the impatient one as it seems to take forever for the little ticket to print out after the card is scanned. (ok, it's only a couple of seconds, but it feels like an eternity to me). For some reason, I don't like standing around at the gate.

 

[Conrad_S]

The boarding pass readers at the gates are also RFID readers. When using your Qantas Card next time, don't scan the barcode, just place the card face up, and it will scan and read the card (like it would the barcode).

Did this tonight. It worked a treat. The gate staff got quite a surprise I thought.