Originally Posted by
TimeshareVon
Ok whether I do my bags on the return to IAD at the midfield or main terminal, how much time do I need to do that and get my bags rechecked with DL for an ongoing flight to Detroit/Milwaukee? I'm not sure if I'll be able to do the connection to get home that same day/night . . . or if I'll have to stay in NoVA and fly home the next morning/afternoon.
I'd allow three hours, minimum. And remember that if they're two separate tickets and your incoming BA service is delayed so you miss your onward DL flight, you have no recourse with DL. It's a risk.