Originally Posted by
truptravels
Has anyone had an experience if you are connecting through PTY and dont want to check your bags all the way through? I would rather pickup my bag in PTY for my 15 hour overnight layover there than check it through.
I have had 3 overnight stops in PTY in 2017-18 and every time I checked my bags through to final destination. I have never had a problem with theft or the bags not arriving with me at the final destination. So if that is your concern, I would not worry. That said, it can be a hassle to get through immigration and customs in PTY depending on the time of day you arrive. 1 hour + is quite normal currently.