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Old Oct 16, 2025 | 10:52 am
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scottishpoet
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Originally Posted by Jeedos
Okay, finally, am I within my rights to demand my bag at LHR - even if they check it through to Madrid? The sense from this thread is they shouldn’t given the 21-22 hr connection.

So, my itinerary would be

SAT08NOV
BA268
1800 GIG - 0835(+1 - SUN09NOV) LHR

MON10NOV
BA456
0615 LHR - 0945 MAD

fallback: request my bag at the arrivals hall/baggage reclaim?

The vibe I’ve gotten here is that overnight connections (chatgpt says over 12 hours) will allow my bag to be checked to LHR only without problems. So, I might ask for what you’ve proposed.
Overnight works, i often have overnight connection and short check my bag

Chatgpt is wrong with 12:00 hours. KARFA Another win for FT over AI

you can retrieve yor bag in lhr if checked through. I wouldvresistec 'demanding' as you may fail the attitude test and find itbtakes even longer. Patience rather than demanding!!

As mentioned if the bag is in a container it could take a couple of hours.



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