What is the point of online check in?

several points:

many people check nothing. having checked in online, proceed directly security.

on airlines southwest, check-in order determines boarding order , hence seat selection.

on airlines first opportunity (at least non-elite passengers) try improve seat assignments.

many airlines offer "bag drop only" position @ counter may quicker regular check-in.

if 2 people traveling together, 1 can dropped off check 2 bags while other arks car , speeds through terminal being checked in.

you still have go baggage drop desk , queue what's point?

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