Luggage hold for 12 hour layover?
Aug 22, 2019, 1:24 am
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Luggage hold for 12 hour layover?
We have a 12 hour layover (9pm - 9am) @ LHR. We will stay at the T5 hotel. Does BA hold our luggage? Is the hotel inside the security area?
Aug 22, 2019, 1:36 am
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Hi.
On one ticket yes it can be held or you can ask for it.
The t5 sofitel is landside outside of security but connected to t5
Regards
Tbs
On one ticket yes it can be held or you can ask for it.
The t5 sofitel is landside outside of security but connected to t5
Regards
Tbs
Aug 22, 2019, 1:43 am
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There is no airside hotel at T5, but Sofitel is connected to the terminal, so a short walk. Other nearby hotels require a bus/tube/cab ride.
Aug 22, 2019, 1:52 am
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If you want them to then yes. I have never had any problems when I have done this. If you want your bags returned to you at LHR then ask for this at checkin/bag drop. This assumes you are on one ticket.
the hotel inside the security area?
Aug 22, 2019, 2:53 am
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Yes, you would need to allow an extra 10 minutes to recheck the bags, and the Sofitel is less than 10 minutes from the check-in area. The hotel is landside, in a building connected to T5 via a lift and a set of corridors. So think about leaving the hotel 70-80 minutes before departure if you are fully mobile. Personally I would through check, the T5 warehouse is going to be more secure than your hotel room, if that is what you are worried about, but it is sometimes useful to have all your items with you at transit hotel stays.
Aug 22, 2019, 11:40 am
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For a 12 hour layover I would leave my main bag through checked to save time and hassle.
Just requires you to pack small volume toiletries and any change of clothes in your hand luggage
If you see where it will be stored you will understand cws security point above
BBC - Future - The hidden world that moves your luggage
Just requires you to pack small volume toiletries and any change of clothes in your hand luggage
If you see where it will be stored you will understand cws security point above
BBC - Future - The hidden world that moves your luggage