Originally Posted by
JPG3392
Most of this information is accurate and helpful, but the passengers will need to collect their checked bags at MIA and pass them on to LX.
Originally Posted by
SK AAR
Because AA will refuse to tag the bags to ZRH? - or because the OP needs to retrieve the bags at MIA in any event/even if tagged to ZRH? Last time I made a transfer (from AA to AA) at MIA I didn't have collect my checked luggage in MIA but it was transferred to my connecting AA flight (MEX-MIA-LHR on AA)
84fiero is correct.
If you’re on a through ticket, request your checked bags be tagged “ITI” (International to International) - the tags used to be yellow. You’ll have to go through Immigration, but won’t have to collect your baggage, take it through customs and recheck - it will be taken to LH airside.
ITI baggage checking requires International to International ticketing (on one itinerary if it involves AA and some others) and is only possible connecting through MIA and DFW.