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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 4:14 pm
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Originally Posted by dvdexter
I have a flight coming up with a 90 minute connection in MSP - from international to domestic. If my incoming flight is late and I risk missing my connection, can I save time by not collecting my checked bag and avoiding customs wait? If so, what will happen to the bag?
Technically speaking, this is against the law. That being said, it won't delay a flight or cause you to be pulled off. However, there are other repercussions that you potentially subject yourself to by doing this. For security reasons I cannot discuss them on a public board.
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