On Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:36:44 +1100, quietguy
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>A Mate wrote:
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>> I've used on-line check in for domestic flights - and yes there is a special
>> bag tag counter.
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>> I can not see how you could check in on line for International flights, as
>> the check in staff need to sight your passport - to ensure you can legally
>> enter the country to which you're flying.
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>I am not very knowledgable in this area, but I thought it was a visa you needed
>to enter a country other than your own, and the passport for ID and to allow
>you back into your own country. But of course I may have it mixed up.
Depending on your passport, there are some countries that you don't
need a visa for. For example, with a New Zealand passport, I can enter
Australia, USA, UK, and a large number of other countries. The list of
countries you can enter will vary depending on the issuing country,
and the agreements they have with other governments.
As for online check ins, Air New Zealand has recently introduced this
for domestic flights. It seems a bit strange that I am already checked
in for flights I am catching in a month's time.
They have had self-checkin kiosks for several years - these just
require you to swipe your Air Points card or Credit Card and press a
few buttons on a touch screen. You still drop your bags at a counter
to complete the process, or go straight to the gate lounge if you have
no bags.
It's supposed to make the procedure a bit quicker. I will know after
Christmas if that is actually the case.
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>David
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