Curbside Check-In - Please Explain

[DutchsMommy]

I don't know what it means to check-in 'curbside' at the airport. What is this? Where is this done - more specifically can it be done on SWA out of BUF? Do you have to have anything specially prepared ahead of time?

Thanks.

 

[alecam]

These are little booths located outside the airport doors that you can check-in at instead of the ticket counters inside. All you need is your tickets, and they can print your boarding passes and check your luggage for you, just like they do inside. It is very convenient if the lines inside are really long!
Lately, I have checked in online, printed my boarding passes at home, and then just check my luggage at the curbside check-in!

 

[alecam]

P.S. to above post:

I like your counter better than mine !!!!!

 

[deltachi8]

I am pretty sure Southwesthas it at Buffalo. I would do waht alecam does, check in online, print and then just check bags at the curb. Dont forgt to tip the skycap ($2/bag if i am correct?)