Originally Posted by
pipsi
I thought it was a bit strange at LHR, I wasn't asked if I had status just told it wasn't possible because they don't have the capacity to deal with bags outside of the 3 hour window.
Were you at a First or Club desk? Everyone who can drop bags at any time on the day can use a First or Club desk, so they're less likely to say no.
Originally Posted by
pipsi
Incidentally on my outbound journey I dropped my hold luggage the night before at LGW without any issues.
LGW has different arrangements.