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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 12:27 pm
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Originally Posted by 1KChinito
What is the purpose of short checking?
Just a few possibilities... there are others:
  • If you have a long layover and want to have access to your bag.
  • If you don't want to deal with a carryon because you know the first flight of an itin will be full, but you don't want to wait at baggage claim at your final destination.
  • If you are doing throw away ticketing
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