Heathrow early bag drop
Jun 1, 2023, 3:33 am
#1
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Heathrow early bag drop
Hi,
I wanted to quickly check if early check in is available at LHR for J pax departing on CX254 - can I drop off my bags in the morning when the check in counters are open for other departures?
Thank you in advance.
I wanted to quickly check if early check in is available at LHR for J pax departing on CX254 - can I drop off my bags in the morning when the check in counters are open for other departures?
Thank you in advance.
Jun 1, 2023, 7:53 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2023
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I tried this last week and I got an answer: 'NO'.
I went to LHR last week in the morning and attempted to drop off my bag for the 5 PM flight (holding a PEY ticket). Unfortunately, my request was rejected, and the staff said, 'We are currently checking the baggage for the current flight at noon. If you want to check your bag now, it will arrive at HKG with this flight, so it’s likely that you might lose it.'
This was just a one-time experience for me, so I'm not sure if it's their SOP or if I simply had no luck.
I went to LHR last week in the morning and attempted to drop off my bag for the 5 PM flight (holding a PEY ticket). Unfortunately, my request was rejected, and the staff said, 'We are currently checking the baggage for the current flight at noon. If you want to check your bag now, it will arrive at HKG with this flight, so it’s likely that you might lose it.'
This was just a one-time experience for me, so I'm not sure if it's their SOP or if I simply had no luck.
Jun 1, 2023, 10:37 pm
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I tried this last week and I got an answer: 'NO'.
I went to LHR last week in the morning and attempted to drop off my bag for the 5 PM flight (holding a PEY ticket). Unfortunately, my request was rejected, and the staff said, 'We are currently checking the baggage for the current flight at noon. If you want to check your bag now, it will arrive at HKG with this flight, so it’s likely that you might lose it.'
This was just a one-time experience for me, so I'm not sure if it's their SOP or if I simply had no luck.
I went to LHR last week in the morning and attempted to drop off my bag for the 5 PM flight (holding a PEY ticket). Unfortunately, my request was rejected, and the staff said, 'We are currently checking the baggage for the current flight at noon. If you want to check your bag now, it will arrive at HKG with this flight, so it’s likely that you might lose it.'
This was just a one-time experience for me, so I'm not sure if it's their SOP or if I simply had no luck.
But with bags, not sure.
Jun 1, 2023, 11:43 pm
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I tried this last week and I got an answer: 'NO'.
I went to LHR last week in the morning and attempted to drop off my bag for the 5 PM flight (holding a PEY ticket). Unfortunately, my request was rejected, and the staff said, 'We are currently checking the baggage for the current flight at noon. If you want to check your bag now, it will arrive at HKG with this flight, so it’s likely that you might lose it.'
This was just a one-time experience for me, so I'm not sure if it's their SOP or if I simply had no luck.
I went to LHR last week in the morning and attempted to drop off my bag for the 5 PM flight (holding a PEY ticket). Unfortunately, my request was rejected, and the staff said, 'We are currently checking the baggage for the current flight at noon. If you want to check your bag now, it will arrive at HKG with this flight, so it’s likely that you might lose it.'
This was just a one-time experience for me, so I'm not sure if it's their SOP or if I simply had no luck.
Jun 2, 2023, 8:22 pm
#5
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Defiantly wrong information ffg - It would be perhaps interesting to know who you asked.
The below from Cathay web site:
LHR 'Early Bag Drop is available to our customers who are travelling on flights departing before 13:00 the following day. Customers travelling on these flights can drop their bags any time between 18:00-21:00 the night before travel'.25 May 2023
The below from Cathay web site:
LHR 'Early Bag Drop is available to our customers who are travelling on flights departing before 13:00 the following day. Customers travelling on these flights can drop their bags any time between 18:00-21:00 the night before travel'.25 May 2023
Jun 2, 2023, 9:55 pm
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Defiantly wrong information ffg - It would be perhaps interesting to know who you asked.
The below from Cathay web site:
LHR 'Early Bag Drop is available to our customers who are travelling on flights departing before 13:00 the following day. Customers travelling on these flights can drop their bags any time between 18:00-21:00 the night before travel'.25 May 2023
The below from Cathay web site:
LHR 'Early Bag Drop is available to our customers who are travelling on flights departing before 13:00 the following day. Customers travelling on these flights can drop their bags any time between 18:00-21:00 the night before travel'.25 May 2023
Jun 3, 2023, 3:14 am
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Defiantly wrong information ffg - It would be perhaps interesting to know who you asked.
The below from Cathay web site:
LHR 'Early Bag Drop is available to our customers who are travelling on flights departing before 13:00 the following day. Customers travelling on these flights can drop their bags any time between 18:00-21:00 the night before travel'.25 May 2023
The below from Cathay web site:
LHR 'Early Bag Drop is available to our customers who are travelling on flights departing before 13:00 the following day. Customers travelling on these flights can drop their bags any time between 18:00-21:00 the night before travel'.25 May 2023
Regarding your question about who I asked, I went to the business class check-in desk at LHR (CX GO with a PEY ticket) at 9:30 am and asked to drop my bags for the same-day 5 PM flight. I was rejected by a male staff member who told me what I've shared above. Additionally, the staff member told me to come back after 11 am to check my bags.
Jun 3, 2023, 3:35 am
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THAT sounds like particularly incompetent staff. whilst unusual, the system does allow them to check a bag for any flight that calendar day. the supervisor at LHR is actually very nice and knowledgable, i would have very politely (given its a favour) asked them for help.
Jun 3, 2023, 6:45 am
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Well that part is complete nonsense as the bag will not be going on a flight without you - unless the bag is delayed and you have already flown.
Jun 3, 2023, 6:09 pm
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Jun 3, 2023, 9:34 pm
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Hey oldchinahand, I had no intention of spreading wrong information and was just sharing my personal experience while seeking some insights from fellows here. As I said before, 'This was just a one-time experience for me, so I'm not sure if it's their SOP or if I simply had no luck.'
Regarding your question about who I asked, I went to the business class check-in desk at LHR (CX GO with a PEY ticket) at 9:30 am and asked to drop my bags for the same-day 5 PM flight. I was rejected by a male staff member who told me what I've shared above. Additionally, the staff member told me to come back after 11 am to check my bags.
Regarding your question about who I asked, I went to the business class check-in desk at LHR (CX GO with a PEY ticket) at 9:30 am and asked to drop my bags for the same-day 5 PM flight. I was rejected by a male staff member who told me what I've shared above. Additionally, the staff member told me to come back after 11 am to check my bags.
Jun 4, 2023, 12:17 pm
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Defiantly wrong information ffg - It would be perhaps interesting to know who you asked.
The below from Cathay web site:
LHR 'Early Bag Drop is available to our customers who are travelling on flights departing before 13:00 the following day. Customers travelling on these flights can drop their bags any time between 18:00-21:00 the night before travel'.25 May 2023
The below from Cathay web site:
LHR 'Early Bag Drop is available to our customers who are travelling on flights departing before 13:00 the following day. Customers travelling on these flights can drop their bags any time between 18:00-21:00 the night before travel'.25 May 2023
Jun 5, 2023, 10:33 am
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