Is it possible to pick up luggage mid-travel?
I am going on a trip soon that starts in Chicago ends in Italy. However, I stop at Munich before I get to Italy; I have a friend that says they can pick me up when I get to Munich. What I want to know is, is there a way for me to have my luggage able to be retrieved by me when I get to Germany?
Best Answer
This is called short-checking and it is sometimes possible, particularly if you have an overnight connection and might need your bags' contents. For short connections, the request might be refused as some people use it for so-calle hidden-city ticketing, where they buy a cheaper ticket from A to B to C to actually travel to city B.
Note that you'll need to recheck your bag before boarding your flight to Italy, so you'll need to return to the airport within a long enough period to permit time to check the bag and clear security.
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Can I get my luggage during a layover?
Normally, 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 I have to pick up my luggage on a layover flight?
When you purchase a layover flight, you will need to claim your bags when you land at your layover destination, and recheck them the next day when you continue your flight(s).What happens to my luggage if I miss my flight?
What happens to your luggage if you miss your flight? In the event that you missed a connection, or got held up in security and your checked luggage has gone ahead without you, immediately find an airline representative. The airline may be able to track your bags and hold them for you until your arrival.How do I collect baggage at the airport?
Put your luggage onto a trolley. Trolleys are stacked near the departures entrance. Keep your I-card along with your ticket, you will need it at the entrance to get in. Once inside, head to your airline section with your ticket and identification.How to Pick the Perfect Carry On Luggage | Travel Tips
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