Possible to check in 1 way only for a day trip?

[daft009]

so not sure if I missed this option or not possible on the mobile but is it possible to check in 1 way only on a return day trip?

had an issue where I was on elevate fare, but as the system had auto checked me in for the return I was not able to change my flights
I booked using some Amex TC I had so had to deal with amex travel.
they rang virgin and after being on hold had my check-in reversed yet neither could still change my flights for some reason.

took about an hour or more to get it sorted out but in the end wasn't really sorted out. I have a credit now for the original ticket value but had to rebook new flights for the return journey.
not a biggie but just that it took an hour to do it

 

[jasecao]

It is definitely possible if you use the Check In Kiosk, as when you check in for the 1st flight the computer will ask if you want to check in for the return flight and get the boarding pass.

 

[daft009]

I had nothing to check in so all on the mobile the night before

 

[jasecao]

I normally use the check in kiosk at the premium entry gate in Sydney, I only have carry on with me, I only get the boarding pass for the first leg of the fifo and the second leg that is on the same day is not checked in yet.

 

[Quickstatus]

Lesson 101 for domestic travel.

Do not buy return tickets on the one booking. There is no benefit, but sometimes trouble like this pops up.

 

[cambriamarsh]

Lesson 101 for domestic travel.

Do not buy return tickets on the one booking. There is no benefit, but sometimes trouble like this pops up.

There are usually lower credit card fees if both legs are on the one booking aren't there?

Agree better to do separate check in for flexibility in need.

 

[Quickstatus]

There are usually lower credit card fees if both legs are on the one booking aren't there?

Agree better to do separate check in for flexibility in need.

There are fee free ways of booking. What about using gift vouchers when paying with CC?

 

[cambriamarsh]

There are fee free ways of booking. What about using gift vouchers when paying with CC?

Good idea if you're sufficiently well organised and have the time. I tend to be s bit slack with such things (hangs head in shame)

 

[daft009]

Should still be an option to not have Auto check in IMO instead of needing work arounds

 

[Quickstatus]

That is true, but then it raises the possibility that some might think they have checked in for the return when they have not.

 

[daft009]

Being two flights the common sense thing to do would be to have to check in twice. Or give an online option to cancel check in

I used Amex travel to utilise my TC and they are surcharge free