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lazyy Dec 29, 2013 6:28 pm
Checking in baggage the day before?
 
How soon can I check in baggage at the airport counter before a flight.
Departing from MSY, for an early AM trip, I would like to check my bags in the night before and just go through security on the morning of the trip. Does anyone know if this is possible? Thanks.

tstrauser Dec 29, 2013 6:34 pm
Checking in baggage the day before?
 
Usually not. I believe there is a 4 hr rule.

coachrowsey Dec 29, 2013 7:03 pm
Pretty sure it's not going to happen. I know it wouldn't here.

kirkwoodj Dec 29, 2013 7:51 pm
Checking in baggage the day before?
 
Gotta be within 4 hours

Often1 Dec 29, 2013 8:04 pm
OP doesn't specify the carrier or the destination, but I don't know any US domestic carrier which would permit this.

lazyy Dec 29, 2013 8:44 pm
Originally Posted by Often1 (Post 22047763)
OP doesn't specify the carrier or the destination, but I don't know any US domestic carrier which would permit this.
AA

BlueStreak17 Dec 29, 2013 9:14 pm
Even if the airline did allow this, I imagine this would be a recipe for a lost bag.

emcampbe Dec 30, 2013 1:42 am
Originally Posted by roachjl (Post 22048061)
Even if the airline did allow this, I imagine this would be a recipe for a lost bag.
I agree. AFAIK, doubt you could do this that early. But forget about whether this is allowed or not - don't think I would want to leave my bag within the airport overnight - even behind the scenes. Not voluntarily, anyway. But to each their own.

Aviatrix Dec 30, 2013 5:52 am
Not directly relevant to the OP's question... but this is quite common in Europe, and quite popular from what I can tell. I've used it, and so have other members of my family, and have never had any problems.

BuildingMyBento Dec 30, 2013 7:39 am
Originally Posted by Aviatrix (Post 22049210)
Not directly relevant to the OP's question... but this is quite common in Europe, and quite popular from what I can tell. I've used it, and so have other members of my family, and have never had any problems.
Definitely have done this in VIE with LH, and away from Europe, with SQ in SIN I believe.

coachrowsey Dec 30, 2013 8:42 am
Originally Posted by roachjl (Post 22048061)
Even if the airline did allow this, I imagine this would be a recipe for a lost bag.
This, for sure.

davie355 Dec 30, 2013 4:53 pm
Originally Posted by tstrauser (Post 22047361)
Usually not. I believe there is a 4 hr rule.
Originally Posted by coachrowsey (Post 22047482)
Pretty sure it's not going to happen. I know it wouldn't here.
Not sure. Earlier this month I checked a bag at 9 a.m. for an 8 p.m. flight.


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