Had this exact experience for.. well, 2006-2010 or so, I too have a very common name. Couldnt check in online. Unable to use Kiosk to check in Had to show ID a

Had this exact experience for.. well, 2006-2010 or so, I too have a very common name. Couldnt check in online. Unable to use Kiosk to check in Had to show ID at counter. Had SSSS on every boarding pass - with random extra inspection for every tlight Then one day, it stopped, now knock on wood I can check in online or at kiosk.