Not Re-checking luggage at Port of Entry
Jul 25th, 2014, 06:18 AM
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Not Re-checking luggage at Port of Entry
Hi,
I have a SYD-LAX-DEN flight coming up on UAL. I've got family in LA that I'd like to give one of my check-in luggages to. (I figure I can do this after customs and before security). I'd like to know if I'd encounter any problems with the airline by not re-checking my suitcase. Thanks!
I have a SYD-LAX-DEN flight coming up on UAL. I've got family in LA that I'd like to give one of my check-in luggages to. (I figure I can do this after customs and before security). I'd like to know if I'd encounter any problems with the airline by not re-checking my suitcase. Thanks!
Jul 25th, 2014, 06:30 AM
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Considering the fact that each piece of luggage is tagged and is being tracked by a computer I am wondering what would happen if it does not "show up" for loading onto your LAX-Denver segment. The tag should be "read" at that point either by a hand-held or automatic device so the airline "knows" it got onto the plane.
Of course, luggage gets lots all the time and if you don't make any claim at the destination perhaps they'll simply not care.
Of course, luggage gets lots all the time and if you don't make any claim at the destination perhaps they'll simply not care.
Jul 25th, 2014, 09:33 AM
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Since all bags go onto the same baggage claim & get walked out through customs regardless of whether LAX is the final destination or not nobody will care if the bag stays in LA or not. If you want, you tear off the luggage tag when you lift if from baggage claim. Then there will be no DEN code for anybody to see even if they cared.
Jul 25th, 2014, 09:06 PM
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I've done exactly this, but for different reasons. No one cared. I didn't want to have to deal with my bag on an international flight to the U.S. so I checked it. When I arrived at my port of entry, I retrieved my bag, went through customs, and carried the bag onto my connecting domestic flight. I had a bus shuttle to catch at my final destination and I didn't want to have to wait there at baggage claim. It was fine.
Now, if you yourself don't show up for your connecting flight, that will raise eyebrows, but the bag, not a problem.
Now, if you yourself don't show up for your connecting flight, that will raise eyebrows, but the bag, not a problem.
