Originally Posted by
mad_rich
It's not clear whether web-checkin itself is compulsory for hand-baggage travellers, or whether you are allowed to pay the extra charge and then choose to check in at the counter. And indeed whether this would garner you PB.
If it is true, then it's very disappointing. Additional charges (such as checked baggage etc) are one thing if they are optional. When they are unavoidable, they really should be included in the fare.
If you select to travel with no bags, a piece of text appears below. This allows you to remove web-check-in and removes the charges if you click on it.
It's a bit of a mess that appears to be trying to dupe people into paying unnecessary charges though.