Comparison
Should you use a third-party check-in service?
An honest side-by-side comparison: doing it yourself on the airline's website (free) vs. My Trip Online's automated concierge (paid).
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | Airline's website (free) | My Trip Online (paid concierge) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | €0.79 trial, then €49/month or €79/quarter |
| Time required from you | 5–15 minutes per flight, manually | 30 seconds once: submit booking reference, departure date and email |
| When check-in opens | You need to know the exact opening time per airline | We track the opening time per airline and per route |
| Reliability | Depends on you remembering | Set-and-forget. We monitor and act automatically |
| Multiple airlines | Different login, app, or process per carrier | One workflow regardless of carrier |
| If you miss check-in | May pay airport check-in fee or get worse seat | We attempt as soon as the window opens, including overnight |
Use the airline's website if…
You travel once or twice a year, fly with the same airline every time, and are happy to set an alarm for the moment check-in opens. The airline's own site or app is free and works perfectly for occasional, predictable travel.
Use My Trip Online if…
You travel frequently, fly with several airlines, have missed a check-in window before, or simply prefer not to think about it. My Trip Online pays for itself the first time it saves you a seat or a fee at the airport.
Frequently asked questions
Why would I pay for something I can do for free?
You're paying for time, reliability and the cost of forgetting. The airline's website is free, but it relies on you remembering to check in at the right moment for each flight on each airline. My Trip Online handles that for you, every time.
What happens if I forget to check in manually?
Most airlines still let you check in at the airport, but you may pay a check-in fee (Ryanair, Wizz Air and several low-cost carriers charge €25–€55) and the best seats will be gone. My Trip Online attempts your check-in the moment the window opens, even overnight.
Does My Trip Online guarantee a seat?
We attempt the check-in immediately when the airline's online window opens. Seat availability still depends on the airline, route, and how full the flight is, but checking in earliest gives you the best chance of a good seat.
Is this faster than the airline's app?
Not faster than a human refreshing the app at the exact second check-in opens, but faster than most travellers in practice, because we monitor the window 24/7 and don't depend on you being awake or having signal.