Bag Drop Time - Delayed Flight
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Bag Drop Time - Delayed Flight
Does the 45 minute domestic bag drop time refer to the original departure time or any rescheduled departure time? Basically, with the understanding that things can change etc. etc. can I show up to check my bag an hour later than the original time for a flight that's been delayed by an hour?
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The delay message from United used to stated that you should still check-in by original scheduled time (because as you mentioned they may be able to shorten the delay).
What did you delay message state?
What did you delay message state?
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Just a hypothetical question - flying thru DEN tomorrow which seems like quite a mess right now and I am expecting a delay and would prefer not to wait at airport if I don't have to.
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Does the 45 minute domestic bag drop time refer to the original departure time or any rescheduled departure time? Basically, with the understanding that things can change etc. etc. can I show up to check my bag an hour later than the original time for a flight that's been delayed by an hour?
However, it isn't uncommon for UA to wait until the last possible moment to post a delay. Also, they really do move flight times back up, even after posting a delay. They don't do it frequently, but it has happened. (I've been on a flight where it happened, and I saw it happen to a flight a relative was on earlier this week).
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Just because a flight has been delayed, it does not mean all operations are delayed, i.e. UA can still close the flight and have all passengers to wait for the delay.
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However, it isn't uncommon for UA to wait until the last possible moment to post a delay. Also, they really do move flight times back up, even after posting a delay. They don't do it frequently, but it has happened. (I've been on a flight where it happened, and I saw it happen to a flight a relative was on earlier this week).
suffice it to say, we never tried that kind of thing again.
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I know in our small outstation they still cutoff check in and take airport control on time - to prvent the corporate people from doing anything to the flight without calling - that also means that they can't issue bag tags in the normal manner - it means they have to issue like you are checking them in at the gate - I mean in reality it is no different, but it is an extra step and they can certainly deny you if they want.
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Just got an email from United saying my flight this evening is delayed. They delayed it 6 hours before departure which is fantastic. First time in many years I've gotten a proactive delay notification. However, the email says absolutely nothing about the baggage check-in time (and it won't matter to me this trip as I'm not checking a bag).
As many on FT will tell you, it's best to err on the side of caution. United may (and can) deny your baggage check if you check in after the original cut off time of the flight regardless of how ridiculous the rule is. Most agents may not give you an issue but the kiosk may prevent you from checking a bag. Just last year I missed baggage check-in cut off time by 4 minutes because of a late arriving bus to IAD. The Premier Access agent overrode it and printed me a tag without problem. But this was an on-time flight.
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As many on FT will tell you, it's best to err on the side of caution. United may (and can) deny your baggage check if you check in after the original cut off time of the flight regardless of how ridiculous the rule is. Most agents may not give you an issue but the kiosk may prevent you from checking a bag. Just last year I missed baggage check-in cut off time by 4 minutes because of a late arriving bus to IAD. The Premier Access agent overrode it and printed me a tag without problem. But this was an on-time flight.
-RM
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Just got an email from United saying my flight this evening is delayed. They delayed it 6 hours before departure which is fantastic. First time in many years I've gotten a proactive delay notification. However, the email says absolutely nothing about the baggage check-in time (and it won't matter to me this trip as I'm not checking a bag).
As many on FT will tell you, it's best to err on the side of caution. United may (and can) deny your baggage check if you check in after the original cut off time of the flight regardless of how ridiculous the rule is. Most agents may not give you an issue but the kiosk may prevent you from checking a bag. Just last year I missed baggage check-in cut off time by 4 minutes because of a late arriving bus to IAD. The Premier Access agent overrode it and printed me a tag without problem. But this was an on-time flight.
-RM
As many on FT will tell you, it's best to err on the side of caution. United may (and can) deny your baggage check if you check in after the original cut off time of the flight regardless of how ridiculous the rule is. Most agents may not give you an issue but the kiosk may prevent you from checking a bag. Just last year I missed baggage check-in cut off time by 4 minutes because of a late arriving bus to IAD. The Premier Access agent overrode it and printed me a tag without problem. But this was an on-time flight.
-RM
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I know in our small outstation they still cutoff check in and take airport control on time - to prvent the corporate people from doing anything to the flight without calling - that also means that they can't issue bag tags in the normal manner - it means they have to issue like you are checking them in at the gate - I mean in reality it is no different, but it is an extra step and they can certainly deny you if they want.
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Yes, that's fair. I was speaking specifically of the kiosks. And, you're right, if the flight is under gate control, /b I think check-in can be locked out via the kiosks also./b However, you should be able to get an agent to override that pretty easily if the delay has been posted.
Check in counter or gate agent can of course bypass it, but once under airport control no one can mess with it
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I think the summary here is that if the delay has officially posted, you can check bags until 45 minutes before the currently-posted departure time.
There is a risk that the flight will be moved back up. But if stays delayed, you can bag drop until T-45 of the new time.
Correct?
There is a risk that the flight will be moved back up. But if stays delayed, you can bag drop until T-45 of the new time.
Correct?
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If there is an oversold situation, like at turkey day, they can and will offload you if you don't check-in/get your bags deposited before the original cutoff time.
Don't ask how my wife knows about this. Would they do it to a 1k? Perhaps not. But given loads today.... I'm not sure I would chance it.
Don't ask how my wife knows about this. Would they do it to a 1k? Perhaps not. But given loads today.... I'm not sure I would chance it.
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I'm assuming a situation where you check in at T-24h online. They don't know that you have bags, so they can't offload you for "not getting your bags deposited". Flight is delayed 6 hours, posted the night before and does not change. You show up at T-2h from new time with bags. I find it highly unlikely they won't take them.