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Old Aug 25, 2019 | 4:38 pm
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Originally Posted by cagcag
Flying on 016 stock UA award single ticket. Arriving from ORD with first legal connection to BAL next AM with 17 hour connection. As a *A Gold UA 1K member, I need to check in 3 very large bags (30kg each) as first flight of this itinerary on UA metal. I don't want to claim bags in IST as they will be tagged through to BAL.
Will TK hold the bags overnight and onload them next morning for the connecting domestic flight?
Thanks for your anticipated expert responses.
They would probably hold the bags overnight if BAL has customs facilities; I would strongly advise you to check the list of airports with customs.
If BAL hasn't got customs facilities, you need to reclaim your bags and take it upstairs to the domestic baggage claim desks or Business Class check-in counter.
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