Hi all,

First time on here - I'm about to embark on a trip to South Africa (Chicago > Munich > Johannesburg). Returning to Chicago, I fly from Joburg > Zurich > Chicago. Can anyone help with answers to the following questions? Thanks in advance!

Munich (9 hour layover)

1) From Chicago to Munich, it's a UA flight operated by Lufthansa. From Munich to Johannesburg, it's South African Airways. Will I have to collect my checked bags in Munich and re-check them again? I would like to go into Munich for a few hours - are there lockers at the airport where I can put my checked luggage if this is the case?

2) I'm a Red Carpet Club Member - anyone know if the one in Munich has showers?

3) What's the best way to get into Munich from the airport? How much time should I leave for customs, transportation, etc.?


Zurich (6.5 hour layover)

4) Flying Swiss Air from Johannesburg to Chicago (via Zurich) - same airline all the way through - if I'm leaving the airport to visit the city, I don't need to reclaim checked baggage, do I?

5) Red Carpet club in Zurich - showers?


Thanks again!