Luggage transfer within the EU on international + domestic flights
Is it possible for a two-legged flight which starts in France and ends in Poland (or more generally - starts and ends within the EU) to have a luggage checked-in all the way if the first flight is international and the other is domestic?
In other words if I fly Paris - Warsaw - Cracow on a single LOT ticket (both boarding passes will be issued at the same time) can I check in my luggage in Paris and get it back in Cracow (without the need to handle it in Warsaw)?
UPDATE: they were finally checked-in for the whole flight (the international an domestic legs)
Best Answer
Normally, on a single ticket/booking - your luggage is checked all the way to the destination. This holds true for flights out-in-through the EU; and elsewhere.
This holds true even if you are flying on two different carriers (under a code-share flight).
If there are any exceptions, you will be informed of them at check-in time.
A notable exception (which doesn't apply to your situation) is the US - where you have to clear immigration at the first port of entry even if you are in transit and your final destination isn't in the US. Your checked-in luggage is also unloaded (even if its checked in all the way to your final destination). You have to manually pick up your luggage and drop it at the baggage carousel (these are clearly marked) and then continue on your journey.
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