What is the purpose of baggage recheck?
A few days ago I saw "baggage recheck" point on the Hamburg airport*.
In what situations is such recheck needed? Is it only for international, connecting flights?
* I just saw the place where his baggage recheck was supposed to be done but there were no people doing the recheck at that time
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Why do I have to recheck my luggage?
The main purpose of rechecking luggage is for the customs to make sure that you're not bringing in anything illegal from another country, like perishable foods, or plants. If your destination is in the same country, there's no need for it.Do I need to recheck baggage for connecting 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 Your Checked Luggage at the Airport
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