Yes, standby is one of 3 options available under 'Change Flight' during self-service check-in on nwa.com or at the airport self-service kiosks. Standby is available for earlier flights on the same routing and same date as your confirmed ticket. When available, the cost to standby is USD 25.00 (this fee is waived for Northwest WorldPerks Elite and most SkyTeam Elite members). The USD 25.00 fee is payable by credit card only and will be collected when standby is selected.

Yes! Self-Service Check-In will allow eligible customers to confirm an alternate domestic flight to the same destination on the same date of travel. If seats are available within 12 hours of departure of alternate flights, you can confirm flight changes for a $25 fee when traveling on a discounted fare.

Your credit card will not be charged, as the charge is only made to your credit card when you are issued a boarding pass and board the new flight.

Standby is only offered on flights that are the same routing as your confirmed reservation (including a connection city). Standby is not offered on flights when the FlyNowsm option is available allowing you to confirm the flight change for the same USD 25.00 fee.

Yes! You can check up to two (2) bags for free, and up to three (3) additional bags, under 50 pounds each, through this automated check-in process for the standard baggage surcharge when using a Self-Service Check-In machine that allows checked bags. These machines are located directly in front of the American Airlines ticket counter. Self-Service Check-In will print your bag tags behind the ticket counter.

Check-in procedures at a kiosk vary according to airline. As a rule, present yourself with valid ID and follow screen instructions.

In most airports, the minimum check-in time for using Self-Service Check-In is 30 minutes before flight departure, but it can range up to 45 minutes before flight departure in some airports. Specific cutoff times are listed on the front screen of the Self-Service Check-In machine. Please see suggested arrival times, checking in and security checkpoints for additional information.

You may check in up to nine people using Self-Service Check-In. If more people are present in your reservation, you may repeat the check-in process for the remaining passengers until everyone is checked in.

Yes! If you are an AAdvantage elite-status member (AAdvantage Executive Platinum, AAdvantage Platinum or AAdvantage Gold), or are a regular AAdvantage member flying with an unrestricted ticket, you'll be given the opportunity to upgrade to the next class of service (e.g., First Class, Business Class) on your American Airlines flight. Please note: when requesting an upgrade, all passengers in your reservation that are checking in with you must request an upgrade.

The security features for Self-Service are standard with other industries and approved by ORACLE. When you click the Login button, your username and password are encrypted (made unreadable) using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology. A firewall is used to prevent unauthorized workstations from accessing the system. We will continue to ensure that the most updated security technology is used to safeguard information residing on the computer.

No. In general, all of your itinerary must be confirmed and fixed before departure from Japan. If a part of your itinerary is on a waiting list, we cannot issue the ticket. In such cases, we will try to look for alternative flight plan or may ask you to change your flight itinerary. FIX: If your ticket type is specified as "FIXED", your return date is not changeable after departure from Japan.

American Airlines Self-Service Check-In is a fast and convenient way to check in for domestic and select international* destinations with an electronic ticket (E-ticket). With Self-Service Check-In machines, you can choose an English or Spanish language option, check in, select a seat, check bags, get a boarding pass and obtain an electronic receipt. Additionally you may add your AAdvantage number or just check a bag if you used Flight Check-In on AA.com.

With Self-Service Check-In machines in over 100 airports (with more to come), you'll enjoy a faster, easier check-in process in many U.S. and international locations served by American Airlines and American Eagle. For a complete list of airports, please see www.aa.com/selfservice.

Answer: Refer to section 3.1 of installation report 08072 or 08074 which can be downloaded from our "SVS Documents" page.

Customers may check-in at ticket counters or at their departure gate provided they have the proper documentation to pass through security checkpoints (see information below). Individual stations will reinstate curbside baggage check-in as additional security requirements are met.

Check-in starts at least 2 hours before flight departure. The start and end times of Check-In operations vary by airline, and passengers are advised to check with their airline for information. Some airlines offer Early Check-In services, which enable passengers to check in hours or even days before their flight. It is recommended that passengers Check-in 2 hours before their flight, or before that should earlier Check-in be available.

It’s the new check-in procedure which allows electronic ticketed passengers to complete their own check-in process and proceed directly to the boarding gates by getting their boarding passes from Kiosk machines with the help of newly updated software.

A standby describes the circumstance of a team of cryonics-emergency support people standing by the bedside of a patient waiting for the heart to stop − and for legal pronouncement of death. Once a qualified medical professional has pronounced death the standby team can begin cardiopulmonary support (heart compression and ventilation) and cooldown to preserve the living tissues and organs of the cryonics patient.

Any American Airlines, American Eagle or AmericanConnection® passenger with an electronic ticket may use Self-Service. Customers traveling to international destinations can use Self-Service Check-In machines at select airports, see www.aa.com/selfservice for details. Please remember to see an agent for special assistance if you are traveling with an infant, a pet, an oxygen container or if you are assisting an unaccompanied minor.

No. The Self-Service Check-In application is for electronic tickets (E-tickets) only. In the near future, American Airlines will have 100% electronic ticketing.

Yes, as long as you are traveling on an electronic ticket. You will be required to swipe your passport (for machine-readable passports) or manually enter information from your passport when using Self-Service machines for international check-in. You will also be asked for an emergency contact, your country of residence and a visiting address for non-U.S. residents traveling to the United States. You may provide this information in advance on AA.com.

Yes. You are able to change your seat upon initial check in based on availability at the seat selection screen.

Yes, AAdvantage members checking-in for an itinerary that requires 500-mile upgrades can purchase the upgrades they need to complete their transaction and continue check-in through Self-Service.