j3000 Posted June 8, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 8, 2017 We'll be on the Conquest. As our airline (Air Canada) is notorious for over-booking, I always try to check-in for our flight online 24 hours in advance of departure time. Believe it or not, we are "old school" and will not have ANY mobile devices with us! Do I have any options to do online check-in on board ship, without having to pay for it? (note: when we were on Princess, the guy at the Customer Service Desk was kind enough to use his computer to do it for me. Will Carnival do the same?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted June 8, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 8, 2017 No , They won't check you in for free. It is not costly . I think the one day fee to use the internet is only $5 or something like that. I have tried that 2 times on previous cruises and although they say it works for boarding passes it didn't work for me. I ended up asking other people who had paid for more computer time to let me use their time and I offered to pay them the $5 for allowing me to do that. One person took the money and another just let me use their time for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted June 8, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 8, 2017 As our airline (Air Canada) is notorious for over-booking What airline *ISN'T* ??? :confused: But to address your question, no, it is not free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted June 8, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 8, 2017 We'll be on the Conquest. As our airline (Air Canada) is notorious for over-booking, I always try to check-in for our flight online 24 hours in advance of departure time.Believe it or not, we are "old school" and will not have ANY mobile devices with us! Do I have any options to do online check-in on board ship, without having to pay for it? (note: when we were on Princess, the guy at the Customer Service Desk was kind enough to use his computer to do it for me. Will Carnival do the same?) Is there anyone at home who can check in for you? We have family or friends do that when we fly Southwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3000 Posted June 8, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted June 8, 2017 What airline *ISN'T* ??? :confused: But to address your question, no, it is not free. good ol' WestJet, for one...:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3000 Posted June 8, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Is there anyone at home who can check in for you? We have family or friends do that when we fly Southwest. good idea..thanks. yes, got that base covered too...but, dont want to just rely n our kids' memory..IYKWIM !..:evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BNBR Posted June 8, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I agree that if you have a family member or friend who can remember to check you in that's the best way. Don't forget to give them info! Also, international flights - will it require Passport info, etc? Carnival has computers available, so what if it's just a few bucks to check in real quick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted June 8, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 8, 2017 good idea..thanks. yes, got that base covered too...but, dont want to just rely n our kids' memory..IYKWIM !..:evilsmile: Can you go to the airline site and add your kids' emails to the itinerary? Perhaps they'll remember that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reid Posted June 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Not being flippant, but the last time I cruised Carnival out of FLL, I got to know people on board. More than one had an Internet plan. I hinted and they offered use of their account. I used it on the ship's computers and was done in three minutes - printed also. Very nice of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted June 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Just buy a few minutes of Internet time at the FunHub. I think it's something like 75 cents per minute, charged to your Sail and Sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted June 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Is there anyone at home who can check in for you? We have family or friends do that when we fly Southwest. That's also what we do for our SW Flight. We set a reminder to check-in on our kid's cell phone at home 24hrs before flight time to get a lower group/boarding number. We print the boarding pass at airport kiosk. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted June 9, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 9, 2017 We fly AC all the time, and have never had an issue. Do you pre-pay your seats? Thinking maybe that's why we've never had an issue :) Internet connection can be pretty slow. Spent $14 one sailing trying to confirm my flight, and gave up! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted June 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 9, 2017 We fly AC all the time, and have never had an issue. Do you pre-pay your seats? Thinking maybe that's why we've never had an issue :) Internet connection can be pretty slow. Spent $14 one sailing trying to confirm my flight, and gave up! Sent from my iPad using Forums Hi there Yes. When the internet is slow, I have waited 5 min or more for a page to load. At the $.75/min this can add up. If it is too slow, I have just shut it down and tried again later. If you explain to guest services what happened, they have always reversed the internet charge, but it can be frustrating. hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnorris10 Posted June 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 9, 2017 What i would do is ask several different people to check in for you this way if one forgets bound and determined that at least one of them will remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted June 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I don't think Carnival offers internet by the minute anymore. Everything I have seen is per 24 hours or per cruise. You should be able to get the Social package for $5 on the last day and use one of the computers that they have for passenger use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3000 Posted June 9, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted June 9, 2017 #17 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Hi there Yes. When the internet is slow, I have waited 5 min or more for a page to load. At the $.75/min this can add up. If it is too slow, I have just shut it down and tried again later. If you explain to guest services what happened, they have always reversed the internet charge, but it can be frustrating. hope this helps I wish I would have thought of that! Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted June 9, 2017 #18 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Just buy a few minutes of Internet time at the FunHub. I think it's something like 75 cents per minute, charged to your Sail and Sign. Internet connection can be pretty slow. Spent $14 one sailing trying to confirm my flight, and gave up! Carnival doesn't offer internet by the minute any longer. The Social Media Plan ($5 per day) states that it works with "most" airline sites. If it doesn't work with Air Canada, you can simply upgrade to the Value Plan ($16) and check in. There are computers available for use on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3000 Posted June 9, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Carnival doesn't offer internet by the minute any longer. The Social Media Plan ($5 per day) states that it works with "most" airline sites. If it doesn't work with Air Canada, you can simply upgrade to the Value Plan ($16) and check in. There are computers available for use on board. How can I find out if it works with Air Canada or not?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdfireman Posted June 9, 2017 #20 Share Posted June 9, 2017 This is why I fly united. When you check in for the going flight they offer a option to check you in for the return flight automatically when it is 24 hours before. Plus I enjoy the upgrades. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jake Posted June 9, 2017 #21 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Is there anyone at home who can check in for you? We have family or friends do that when we fly Southwest. ^^^this. We have always asked a family member or friend to check us in for our flights. Be prepared to return the favor. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted June 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted June 10, 2017 This is why I fly united. When you check in for the going flight they offer a option to check you in for the return flight automatically when it is 24 hours before. Plus I enjoy the upgrades. Good luck You must be a 1k or GS member, silvers and golds are not seeing upgrades these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe13 Posted June 10, 2017 #23 Share Posted June 10, 2017 what airline *isn't* ??? :confused: But to address your question, no, it is not free. swa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdfireman Posted June 10, 2017 #24 Share Posted June 10, 2017 You must be a 1k or GS member, silvers and golds are not seeing upgrades these days. Oh I did know that 1k is my way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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