Will a self service check-in machine know that I have connecting flights and transfer my luggage?
I have a connecting flight from Hamburg through Frankfurt with Lufthansa. I have only 45 minutes to catch the other flight. Usually when the check-in is done in person, I can say that I have a connecting flight and that I would like my luggage to be transferred without collecting it. But I know that in Hamburg the check-in is done using a machine (and I am not sure if there is the option of using the traditional way). I am worried that I will not be able to specify to the machine that I have a connecting flight and that would need to re-check my luggage, as 45 minutes would not be enough in this case. Any suggestion?
Best Answer
If your flights are on a single booking, check-in kiosks will generally always print baggage tags that route your bags through to your final destination.
You can check before you attach the tag to your bag that it shows the airport code for your final destination in large letters. If it doesn't, seek help to have it retagged from the airline staff that are always present near the kiosk to help travelers.
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Do airlines know if you have a connecting flight?
The time between connecting flights can be pretty short \u2013 as little as 40 minutes for some airports. The airline is aware of your connection and will sometimes tell you which gate you need for your next flight. They might even offer assistance if you have a short connection time.Does checked baggage get transferred connecting flights?
Unless the connecting flight takes place in a country that requires all passengers to go through Immigration and Customs, checked baggage will automatically be transferred to the next flight.Do I have to go through security check again for connecting flight?
Is security check required for a flight connection? Yes, a security check is mandatory when you take a connecting flight. This is because there is a time lag between getting off one aeroplane and getting on-board another to reach your destination.What happens to your luggage on connecting flights?
When you purchase a connecting flight, checked baggage is usually forwarded to your final destination, and will change planes when you do. The agent at check-in will usually ask if you want your luggage checked through to your last stop.Connecting Flights *Explained* - Backpacking For Beginners Ep. 5
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