Overnight bag drop
Jul 28, 2022, 1:38 am
#1
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Overnight bag drop
We’re flying from Heathrow T5 next week and staying at the Sofitel the night before, with a direct walkway to the terminal.
Is BA still operating the overnight bag drop service which would enable us to relieve ourselves of our check-in luggage the night before, and if so is it still only applicable for flights due to depart up until 13:00. Ours departs at 13:30.
Thanks!
Is BA still operating the overnight bag drop service which would enable us to relieve ourselves of our check-in luggage the night before, and if so is it still only applicable for flights due to depart up until 13:00. Ours departs at 13:30.
Thanks!
Jul 28, 2022, 2:36 am
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We’re flying from Heathrow T5 next week and staying at the Sofitel the night before, with a direct walkway to the terminal.
Is BA still operating the overnight bag drop service which would enable us to relieve ourselves of our check-in luggage the night before, and if so is it still only applicable for flights due to depart up until 13:00. Ours departs at 13:30.
Is BA still operating the overnight bag drop service which would enable us to relieve ourselves of our check-in luggage the night before, and if so is it still only applicable for flights due to depart up until 13:00. Ours departs at 13:30.
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...ng/checking-in
It's a good service, if your flight is within the window.
Jul 28, 2022, 4:18 am
#3
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Yes, it is still available and still only for flights up to 13:00 the following day.
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...ng/checking-in
It's a good service, if your flight is within the window.
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...ng/checking-in
It's a good service, if your flight is within the window.
Sep 21, 2022, 3:00 am
#4
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"Overnight Bag Drop is available from 16:00-22:00 for flights departing the next day before 10:00 from London Heathrow Terminal 3 and Terminal 5. It is also available from 18:00-21:00 for flights departing the next day before 13:00 from London Gatwick."
May 28, 2023, 4:03 am
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Flying in august only, but preparing.
We land at LHR 21.40 from AMS, next day have a 9am flight to BER. Staying at Hilton T4.
How strict is the 10pm cut off for overnight bag drop? I assume we use the first wing for the drop?
Is it wise to use the service at all, what is the risk of bags getting lost?
We will have 4 heavy bags, so lugging it from T5 to T4 Hilton vv is a bit meh.
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We land at LHR 21.40 from AMS, next day have a 9am flight to BER. Staying at Hilton T4.
How strict is the 10pm cut off for overnight bag drop? I assume we use the first wing for the drop?
Is it wise to use the service at all, what is the risk of bags getting lost?
We will have 4 heavy bags, so lugging it from T5 to T4 Hilton vv is a bit meh.
Globalist
May 28, 2023, 6:10 am
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AMS-LHR would be paid for and priced reasonable.
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May 28, 2023, 7:34 am
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Usually the last flight is around 22:30 hrs, often EZE, and that means everyone should complete baggage drop by 21:45 and out of landside by 21:55. The last half a dozen services are longhaul and people tend not to arrive at the last moment. Therefore the chances of being able to check in after your BER flight are low.
May 28, 2023, 8:10 am
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Usually the last flight is around 22:30 hrs, often EZE, and that means everyone should complete baggage drop by 21:45 and out of landside by 21:55. The last half a dozen services are longhaul and people tend not to arrive at the last moment. Therefore the chances of being able to check in after your BER flight are low.
So my two choices are to take the earlier flight from AMS or to lug 2x30kg per passenger with us.
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May 28, 2023, 8:19 am
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You could leave the heavy cases at the left luggage in T5 and collect them the next morning prior to check in for BER.
However I see on the website it closes at 2200 so it only gives you 20mins after landing to collect your bags and get to the left luggage office
Regards
TBS
May 28, 2023, 8:20 am
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Jun 26, 2023, 3:51 pm
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