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Old Jan 20, 2023 | 2:24 pm
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Originally Posted by marconess
Stupid question but never transitted in JFK before.
Am I write in thinking Delta will keep my checked luggage in JFK for my 14 hour layover?
I don't want to pick it up and I'm assuming the chance of it getting lost are very low.

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You have to recheck bags when flying into USA through JFK. If you are flying out of the USA, then your bags stay checked. I'd say: the longer the layover, the lower the chances that bags get lost.
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