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Old Apr 10, 2016 | 7:21 pm
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Originally Posted by Forklift Steve
Not meaning to hijack the OP's thread, however I might have a similar question with my situation.
Having never flown internationally I have no experience.
Returning to the US from LHR connecting at ORD and then on to MCI.
I just assumed we'd (wife & daughter along) check our luggage at Heathrow and pickup in Kansas City.
I'm sensing that's wrong in this case?

Steve
That's right; checked baggage will have to be recovered from the carousels ("nice doggie!") after immigration, taken through customs and rechecked at the baggage drop / recheck facility just outside of customs.
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