Originally Posted by
zen100
Hi, the long layovers are intentional - get to spend some time in NYC in both directions. .And I can take my bags home in the UK (fairly sure LHR won't hold checked luggage overnight) and then get the MXP flight the next morning.
But I'm coming to the conclusion that I'm trying to do a tier point optimised itinerary - but all these Covid checks are just making it too risky

Can't you get the test for Italy during your 23 hour stop in UK?