Originally Posted by
hikouki
I called the Medallion phone line and asked about this. The online booking system just keeps spitting out options with 12, 15 or even 20+ hours connecting time. The agent refused to name a number of minimum connecting time, but said that all the numbers above are considered "overnight" connections (even though some are daytime connections). Hence, bags would have to be taken out of the airport and re-check land-side.
Yup, planning on doing just that. Thanks for the advice!
This isnt suprising. Agents arent taught much about these things nowadays.
I checked in at JNB recently and nags tagged all the way to IAH, despite 23.50 connection at AMS . Agent insisted you cant leave bags and I would have to pickup despite being tagged. Called the supervisor over and she promptly corrected agent.
If the bag is tagged, you are good. After you arrive and clear customs, simply drop the bag at the rechecl belt. It may actually get there before you, as there's no bag matching on US domestic flights. Thus they'll a lot of time simply send it on ahead.