If you're in a hurry, the short answer is usually yes. Airlines will typically transfer your checked baggage to your final destination airport for you.
Will my bags be transferred to my next flight?
When layover flights are booked with the same airline, your baggage will be automatically transferred through to your final destination. However, if the two flights are with different airlines, you may have to claim and re-check your baggage during your layover.
Do bags always go to Final Destination?
How does checked luggage get to the destination?
Curve bags checked on the curb travel through an underground passageway to reach the baggage handling. System before arriving at its final destination.
How do I know if I have to get my luggage on a connecting flight?
It depends on how your ticket was booked.
- If your flights were booked under one ticket, your bags will be checked through to your final destination.
- If your flights were booked under separate tickets, you will need to collect your bags and recheck them before your connecting flight.
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