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Old Dec 17, 2009, 9:33 pm
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coachrowsey
 
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Originally Posted by Mykle
I would be surprised if an automated bag tag will issue with fligths on separate calendar days with a connection time greater than 4 hours (four hours is the typical timeframe US uses to determine a connection vs a stopover). My guess is you'll need to collect in the gateway city and keep overnight. But please let us know!

Folks this is routine stuff here. A flight comes in from xyz & depts next morn to xyy bags are checked all the through to final destination. The bags are kept in a secure area & go on the flight the next morning. It's not a problem.
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