Flying from San Francisco to Palm Springs via Phoenix. Will I have to re-claim and re-check bags at Phoenix?
I'll by flying from San Francisco to Phoenix and then Pheonix to Palm Springs. The layover at Phoenix is just 1 hour.
Was booked through British Airways and all flights have the same booking reference.
Looks like American Airlines are operating these flights.
Will I have to reclaim and check my bags again at Pheonix? Do I need to do anything particular at San Francisco airport to ensure my bags end up in Palm Springs easily?
Thanks in advance for your reply!
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I am trying to find what this question is a duplicate of but I can't find any. Perhaps others found this self evident and haven't asked. Anyways, since you are flying on a single ticket within a single country your luggage goes through to the end. International is different but that definitely has duplicates.
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