Originally Posted by
donotblink
Is that true when it's international to international?
If you request ITI, you’ll not see your checked baggage until CUN. If you have lots of time for your connection, request they don’t check ITI and if they agree you can recover your bags for Customs and recheck - but it won’t do you any good if you plan to buy liquids at Dallas, as the Check-in facility is as you depart Customs, or at the AA check-in counter if you prefer, unless you’re placing liquids you’ve purchased at HKG (are HKG authorities allowing DF liquids to be carried aboard? Are they delivered to the gate or onboard?)