Hey guys!

I have a long layover in London for my flight to South Africa and I was curious about re-checking a bag. If I go through customs and hang out in London for a bit and then have to re-check my bag, will there be a fee if I already paid to check my bag back in the states?
I will be flying with British Airways… I think when I check my bag at first it will be like, $50, so because I am leaving the airport for my long layover and then have to check back in, I am just wondering if I will have to pay that baggage fee again? Or maybe the tag that I have on my bag will be fine? Thanks guys!!

Do you actually need the bag? Why not check it all the way through if the flights are on the same ticket?

What did BA say when you called them?

BA don't charge baggage fees ( at least they don't in the UK).

AFAIK BA doesn't charge for a single checked suitcase. Where did you get $50?

And why aren't you checking it all the way through?

How long is your layover?
BA don't charge for checked bags, the number free depends on the class you are flying.
If you need a change of clothes then put them in your carry-on, and just check the case through to South Africa.
Your layover may not be long enough to get into London or even somewhere much closer anyway.