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.
Do all checked bags get opened?
The majority of checked baggage is screened without the need for a physical bag search. Inspection Notices: TSA may inspect your checked baggage during the screening process.
Do checked bags go to the final destination?
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.
Do checked bags go all the way through?
Are checked bags one way or round trip?
One important thing to remember when flying is that airline baggage fees are charged both ways. So, if your outbound flight charges you $30 for your first standard checked bag, expect to pay another $30 for that same bag on your return flight back home (that's $60 bucks, roundtrip).
Will my luggage be transferred to my connecting 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.
What do they look for in checked baggage?
Anything that's potentially flammable or explosive will be removed. Items that agents are unsure about will be flagged for up-close inspection. In both scenarios, your bag will end up with a little “Notice of Inspection” tag on it. But, adds Dankers, “EDS does clear the vast majority of bags.
Why did TSA go through my checked bag?
If the X-ray suspects that there is something suspicious in the bag, it is rejected and the X-ray image is sent to a human screener. If this screener is unable to clear the bag, it is sent to secondary search where it is opened and inspected by a human (TSA Officer or other screening authority). It's that simple.