Staying @ BC.... question about SWA and DME on departure...

[kldmom2000]

We usually fly SWA and since our last trip, SWA is now a participating airline @ the BC for DME..... so, I have a question since I haven't done this before with a participating airline.... we have a late flight on departure day. Generally we hit the parks in the am and then swim all afternoon until it's time for our DME ride to the airport. In the past, we've had Bell services hold our luggage/carry-ons for us while we went about our day and then were able to access them for swimsuits/etc. if need be. Because SWA was not a participating airline, we had our luggage when we boarded the DME bus. Now that our luggage will be checked in at the BC rather than MCO , what time does the luggage have to be checked in? I thought I remembered reading somewhere a while ago that the check-in kiosk was only open until 1 pm? That was quite some time ago that I read that, so I'm not sure what the current info is??? If anyone can give me the 411, I'd appreciate it greatly!!!

 

[goofy4tink]

The RAC (remote airline checkin) counter is open from 5am-1pm. I always pack what I will need for the day in my carryon bag (we each have one), then I check all my bags by 8am....not much of a wait at that time. If I can get rid of the bags by 7, I'm thrilled.
Then....go about your day. Be sure to bring some plastic bags for those wet suits!!! You should be able to make do with just the carryon bags for the day, and departure flight.

 

[wendydarling826]

We have the exact same situation. I will keep our pool things in the carryon and keep the carryon with Bell Services after checking our checked luggage at the Airline Checkin early in the day. You can use the locker room facilities and showers at the fitness center by SAB for changing after the pool.

 

[Jestocost]

Just be aware that you can't use RAC earlier than 12 hours before your scheduled flight time.