Originally Posted by
emma dog
They “shouldn’t” take them because it’s an overnight connection. Doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen… but the arrivals into ATL are complex (they separate connections from O&D traffic into different terminals) and I’d be shocked if they allowed rechecking overnight 9 hours before your flight.
To be honest, I also wouldn’t trust your bags to be untouched sitting around ATL overnight. I say this as someone who lives here, flies at least weekly… and typically am an ATL defender.
Forgot to add that even IF you could re-check the night you arrive, the AA counters will very likely be closed by then.
I have only ever arrived at F on domestic flights, which gives you access to the train to the other end vs the shuttle bus. Since you must pass through US customs/immigration, you won't have access to the train once you exit landside. I don't know of any hotels close by the F terminal; I'd still shoot for the four Marriotts -- these are the first stop on the other train that serves the rental car facility -- as you'll have to go to the AA counter anyway to check your bags.
TBQH this is a terrible itinerary; you'll be far better off changing your BA flight to arrive in MIA in the first place.