Hi— I’m flying BA from EWR into LHR on Saturday morning and have a connecting BA flight to FCO about 80 minutes later. I know this is tight. I’m debating checking my bags. Connection is in the same terminal on same ticket so it’s not the end of the world...but...

Originally I was going to carry on. If I don’t make the connecting flight then at least I’d have my bag. I don’t actually need the bag though so I guess it’s more a security blanket thing.

Then I was thinking I should check. I have no status on BA so if I had to gate check, the gate check could actually result in missing the connection in the first place. Or does BA Gate check through to final destination?

What if my bags make it and I don’t?

Anyway I appreciate all advice and perspective!