Originally Posted by
pipsi
Last time I flew from T5 I was told I could only drop bags 3 hours before the flight (which I'm my case meant five hours sat landslide with my luggage after transferring from LGW. as I was travelling alone it meant going to the ladies was a bit of a pain with luggage trolley in tow)
That would be the case if you didn't have status. Status, Club and First passengers can check in any stage on the same calendar day, also in theory assistance passengers. If you are hand luggage only you can also go in on the same calendar day with the App or Online boarding pass.