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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 6:28 pm
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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.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 6:34 pm
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Checking in baggage the day before?
Usually not. I believe there is a 4 hr rule.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 7:03 pm
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Pretty sure it's not going to happen. I know it wouldn't here.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 7:51 pm
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Checking in baggage the day before?
Gotta be within 4 hours
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 8:04 pm
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OP doesn't specify the carrier or the destination, but I don't know any US domestic carrier which would permit this.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 8:44 pm
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Originally Posted by Often1
OP doesn't specify the carrier or the destination, but I don't know any US domestic carrier which would permit this.
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Old Dec 29, 2013 | 9:14 pm
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Even if the airline did allow this, I imagine this would be a recipe for a lost bag.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 1:42 am
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Originally Posted by roachjl
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.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 5:52 am
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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.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 7:39 am
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Originally Posted by Aviatrix
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.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 8:42 am
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Originally Posted by roachjl
Even if the airline did allow this, I imagine this would be a recipe for a lost bag.
This, for sure.
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Old Dec 30, 2013 | 4:53 pm
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Originally Posted by tstrauser
Usually not. I believe there is a 4 hr rule.
Originally Posted by coachrowsey
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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