Long layover and luggage missing connecting flight
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I have a 6-hour layover at Newark airport on an international flight to Scotland. I'm concerned that my luggage may not make my connecting flight with such a long layover. Should I check bags to Newark then claim and recheck or just hope they arrive at final destination with me?
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I have a 6-hour layover at Newark airport on an international flight to Scotland. I'm concerned that my luggage may not make my connecting flight with such a long layover. Should I check bags to Newark then claim and recheck or just hope they arrive at final destination with me?
luggage connecting-flights
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Why do you think that your bags are likely to not make the connecting flight due to a long layover? With a short layover, the bags may not have enough time to be retrieved, sorted and loaded onto the next flight even if the passenger does make it, but I don't see the problem with a long layover.
– waiwai933
Aug 29 '17 at 2:12
Airports are built for this, so I'm not sure what you are worried about - they are designed around "hold and forward" for luggage, so a 6 hour lay over isn't anything to be worried about.
– Moo
Aug 29 '17 at 3:56
And 6 hours is not long layover, especially on airports with long flights (e.g. intercontinental).
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Aug 30 '17 at 14:00
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I have a 6-hour layover at Newark airport on an international flight to Scotland. I'm concerned that my luggage may not make my connecting flight with such a long layover. Should I check bags to Newark then claim and recheck or just hope they arrive at final destination with me?
luggage connecting-flights
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Ari Brodsky
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I have a 6-hour layover at Newark airport on an international flight to Scotland. I'm concerned that my luggage may not make my connecting flight with such a long layover. Should I check bags to Newark then claim and recheck or just hope they arrive at final destination with me?
luggage connecting-flights
luggage connecting-flights
edited Aug 29 '17 at 11:02
Ari Brodsky
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asked Aug 29 '17 at 1:53
Patricia Harris
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edited Aug 29 '17 at 11:02
Ari Brodsky
1,0241922
asked Aug 29 '17 at 1:53
Patricia Harris
111
edited Aug 29 '17 at 11:02
Ari Brodsky
1,0241922
edited Aug 29 '17 at 11:02
Ari Brodsky
1,0241922
edited Aug 29 '17 at 11:02
Ari Brodsky
1,0241922
1,0241922
asked Aug 29 '17 at 1:53
Patricia Harris
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asked Aug 29 '17 at 1:53
Patricia Harris
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asked Aug 29 '17 at 1:53
Patricia Harris
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Why do you think that your bags are likely to not make the connecting flight due to a long layover? With a short layover, the bags may not have enough time to be retrieved, sorted and loaded onto the next flight even if the passenger does make it, but I don't see the problem with a long layover.
– waiwai933
Aug 29 '17 at 2:12
Airports are built for this, so I'm not sure what you are worried about - they are designed around "hold and forward" for luggage, so a 6 hour lay over isn't anything to be worried about.
– Moo
Aug 29 '17 at 3:56
And 6 hours is not long layover, especially on airports with long flights (e.g. intercontinental).
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Aug 30 '17 at 14:00
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Why do you think that your bags are likely to not make the connecting flight due to a long layover? With a short layover, the bags may not have enough time to be retrieved, sorted and loaded onto the next flight even if the passenger does make it, but I don't see the problem with a long layover.
– waiwai933
Aug 29 '17 at 2:12
Airports are built for this, so I'm not sure what you are worried about - they are designed around "hold and forward" for luggage, so a 6 hour lay over isn't anything to be worried about.
– Moo
Aug 29 '17 at 3:56
And 6 hours is not long layover, especially on airports with long flights (e.g. intercontinental).
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Aug 30 '17 at 14:00
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Why do you think that your bags are likely to not make the connecting flight due to a long layover? With a short layover, the bags may not have enough time to be retrieved, sorted and loaded onto the next flight even if the passenger does make it, but I don't see the problem with a long layover.
– waiwai933
Aug 29 '17 at 2:12
Why do you think that your bags are likely to not make the connecting flight due to a long layover? With a short layover, the bags may not have enough time to be retrieved, sorted and loaded onto the next flight even if the passenger does make it, but I don't see the problem with a long layover.
– waiwai933
Aug 29 '17 at 2:12
Airports are built for this, so I'm not sure what you are worried about - they are designed around "hold and forward" for luggage, so a 6 hour lay over isn't anything to be worried about.
– Moo
Aug 29 '17 at 3:56
Airports are built for this, so I'm not sure what you are worried about - they are designed around "hold and forward" for luggage, so a 6 hour lay over isn't anything to be worried about.
– Moo
Aug 29 '17 at 3:56
And 6 hours is not long layover, especially on airports with long flights (e.g. intercontinental).
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Aug 30 '17 at 14:00
And 6 hours is not long layover, especially on airports with long flights (e.g. intercontinental).
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Aug 30 '17 at 14:00
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The problem is never a too long connection. I've had significantly longer connections without any fault. Short ones, under 30 mins or so, though have had less luck but it has been very good lately. They will even label your bag with a Hot Connection sticker to tell people that it needs to move fast.
It is best to check your bag through which is usually done by default nowadays, unless your itinerary prevents it which they would tell you at check-in or baggage-drop, if you did your check-in online.
Claiming and rechecking first would require the airline to accept to short-check you bag. They can do that but they can also refuse. Then it forces you to exit the secure area and pass security again later, so lots of time wasted. If you have such a long connection, I would imagine you might prefer to rest and not go through unnecessary procedures.
answered Aug 29 '17 at 3:17
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Long layovers are actually the safest way to get your luggage transferred... I don't see the rationale behind "long layover = missed bagage connection"...
In Europe and Asia, if you transfer between two airlines that are not in the same alliance, they often require 4 hours between flights -- whereas one hour is considered safe for flights between the same airline and/or alliance. So longer layovers do work for you.
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The problem is never a too long connection. I've had significantly longer connections without any fault. Short ones, under 30 mins or so, though have had less luck but it has been very good lately. They will even label your bag with a Hot Connection sticker to tell people that it needs to move fast.
It is best to check your bag through which is usually done by default nowadays, unless your itinerary prevents it which they would tell you at check-in or baggage-drop, if you did your check-in online.
Claiming and rechecking first would require the airline to accept to short-check you bag. They can do that but they can also refuse. Then it forces you to exit the secure area and pass security again later, so lots of time wasted. If you have such a long connection, I would imagine you might prefer to rest and not go through unnecessary procedures.
answered Aug 29 '17 at 3:17
Itai
28.2k964145
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The problem is never a too long connection. I've had significantly longer connections without any fault. Short ones, under 30 mins or so, though have had less luck but it has been very good lately. They will even label your bag with a Hot Connection sticker to tell people that it needs to move fast.
It is best to check your bag through which is usually done by default nowadays, unless your itinerary prevents it which they would tell you at check-in or baggage-drop, if you did your check-in online.
Claiming and rechecking first would require the airline to accept to short-check you bag. They can do that but they can also refuse. Then it forces you to exit the secure area and pass security again later, so lots of time wasted. If you have such a long connection, I would imagine you might prefer to rest and not go through unnecessary procedures.
answered Aug 29 '17 at 3:17
Itai
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up vote
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The problem is never a too long connection. I've had significantly longer connections without any fault. Short ones, under 30 mins or so, though have had less luck but it has been very good lately. They will even label your bag with a Hot Connection sticker to tell people that it needs to move fast.
It is best to check your bag through which is usually done by default nowadays, unless your itinerary prevents it which they would tell you at check-in or baggage-drop, if you did your check-in online.
Claiming and rechecking first would require the airline to accept to short-check you bag. They can do that but they can also refuse. Then it forces you to exit the secure area and pass security again later, so lots of time wasted. If you have such a long connection, I would imagine you might prefer to rest and not go through unnecessary procedures.
answered Aug 29 '17 at 3:17
Itai
28.2k964145
The problem is never a too long connection. I've had significantly longer connections without any fault. Short ones, under 30 mins or so, though have had less luck but it has been very good lately. They will even label your bag with a Hot Connection sticker to tell people that it needs to move fast.
It is best to check your bag through which is usually done by default nowadays, unless your itinerary prevents it which they would tell you at check-in or baggage-drop, if you did your check-in online.
Claiming and rechecking first would require the airline to accept to short-check you bag. They can do that but they can also refuse. Then it forces you to exit the secure area and pass security again later, so lots of time wasted. If you have such a long connection, I would imagine you might prefer to rest and not go through unnecessary procedures.
answered Aug 29 '17 at 3:17
Itai
28.2k964145
answered Aug 29 '17 at 3:17
Itai
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answered Aug 29 '17 at 3:17
Itai
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answered Aug 29 '17 at 3:17
Itai
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Long layovers are actually the safest way to get your luggage transferred... I don't see the rationale behind "long layover = missed bagage connection"...
In Europe and Asia, if you transfer between two airlines that are not in the same alliance, they often require 4 hours between flights -- whereas one hour is considered safe for flights between the same airline and/or alliance. So longer layovers do work for you.
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
Long layovers are actually the safest way to get your luggage transferred... I don't see the rationale behind "long layover = missed bagage connection"...
In Europe and Asia, if you transfer between two airlines that are not in the same alliance, they often require 4 hours between flights -- whereas one hour is considered safe for flights between the same airline and/or alliance. So longer layovers do work for you.
add a comment |
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
Long layovers are actually the safest way to get your luggage transferred... I don't see the rationale behind "long layover = missed bagage connection"...
In Europe and Asia, if you transfer between two airlines that are not in the same alliance, they often require 4 hours between flights -- whereas one hour is considered safe for flights between the same airline and/or alliance. So longer layovers do work for you.
Long layovers are actually the safest way to get your luggage transferred... I don't see the rationale behind "long layover = missed bagage connection"...
In Europe and Asia, if you transfer between two airlines that are not in the same alliance, they often require 4 hours between flights -- whereas one hour is considered safe for flights between the same airline and/or alliance. So longer layovers do work for you.
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Why do you think that your bags are likely to not make the connecting flight due to a long layover? With a short layover, the bags may not have enough time to be retrieved, sorted and loaded onto the next flight even if the passenger does make it, but I don't see the problem with a long layover.
– waiwai933
Aug 29 '17 at 2:12
Airports are built for this, so I'm not sure what you are worried about - they are designed around "hold and forward" for luggage, so a 6 hour lay over isn't anything to be worried about.
– Moo
Aug 29 '17 at 3:56
And 6 hours is not long layover, especially on airports with long flights (e.g. intercontinental).
– Giacomo Catenazzi
Aug 30 '17 at 14:00