Checking Bags Thru 2 PNR
Dec 12, 2017, 6:50 am
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Checking Bags Thru 2 PNR
I have 2 separate flights coming up the same day on Delta
APN - DTW 1:44pm - 2:44pm Bought a few weeks ago
DTW - DFW 8:06 - 10:34 Bought today
Will I be able to check the bag thru to DFW and just pay one fee or will I have to claim and recheck?
APN - DTW 1:44pm - 2:44pm Bought a few weeks ago
DTW - DFW 8:06 - 10:34 Bought today
Will I be able to check the bag thru to DFW and just pay one fee or will I have to claim and recheck?
Dec 12, 2017, 7:51 am
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Dec 12, 2017, 8:40 am
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Dec 12, 2017, 9:15 am
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Probably not. It's not even allowed to separate bags from you on purpose just to make a 4 hour domestic connection work to get you a bag fee waiver you aren't entitled to.
A nice agent may do it. But more likely than not it won't allow it. If so be prepared to pay the bag fee each time, as you agreed to when you purchased each separate ticket.
A nice agent may do it. But more likely than not it won't allow it. If so be prepared to pay the bag fee each time, as you agreed to when you purchased each separate ticket.
Dec 12, 2017, 9:16 am
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You can SDC on the domestic leg connecting from an international itinerary. I don't know the practice at DTW, but presumably even if the bag is checked through to DFW, you will need to reclaim it at customs, and then place it on the "onward connections" belt after customs so that it can be screened and loaded for DFW. At this point (before you recheck your bag), you should inquire at the DL desk about the possibility of SDC. If you do not have sufficient status, you will have to pay a fee, but you can inquire.
Dec 12, 2017, 9:44 am
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You can SDC on the domestic leg connecting from an international itinerary. I don't know the practice at DTW, but presumably even if the bag is checked through to DFW, you will need to reclaim it at customs, and then place it on the "onward connections" belt after customs so that it can be screened and loaded for DFW. At this point (before you recheck your bag), you should inquire at the DL desk about the possibility of SDC. If you do not have sufficient status, you will have to pay a fee, but you can inquire.
Dec 12, 2017, 11:30 am
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Thanks all, was not sure since APN is a tiny airport, I guess I can ask but will be prepared to grab after flight and recheck at 4 hr mark...I guess we will see
Dec 15, 2017, 12:00 pm
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Looks like lately this flight 7367 is running 2 to 3 hr late I assume due to deicing, I wonder if that will paly a rule, Guess I will find out in a couple days 
Dec 15, 2017, 12:54 pm
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Dec 18, 2017, 11:56 am
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There was no problem at all checking my bags thru, she just asked for my flight # that I was taking DTW to DFW and was all set, got contined updates on the Delta app as well, great service
