How Early Can I Check Bags?
Aug 2, 2012, 12:06 pm
#1
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How Early Can I Check Bags?
I am arriving in MCO on a Saturday night, going to a hotel. Sunday morning I am returning to MCO to get a rental car for the day, then catching a 7:30 pm flight to PHL. Will I be able to check my bag when I arrive to get the car around 9:00 am?
Aug 2, 2012, 12:15 pm
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Unless this has recently changed, it is 4 hours. Although I'm not sure how MCO works.
A few years ago, I was at JFK early and tried to check bags early. The check-in gal sat there reading her book until precisely 4 hours prior, while we had a line of 8-10 waiting. She didn't budge until the second she had to
A few years ago, I was at JFK early and tried to check bags early. The check-in gal sat there reading her book until precisely 4 hours prior, while we had a line of 8-10 waiting. She didn't budge until the second she had to
Aug 2, 2012, 12:27 pm
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Unless this has recently changed, it is 4 hours. Although I'm not sure how MCO works.
A few years ago, I was at JFK early and tried to check bags early. The check-in gal sat there reading her book until precisely 4 hours prior, while we had a line of 8-10 waiting. She didn't budge until the second she had to
A few years ago, I was at JFK early and tried to check bags early. The check-in gal sat there reading her book until precisely 4 hours prior, while we had a line of 8-10 waiting. She didn't budge until the second she had to
Aug 2, 2012, 12:30 pm
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No, they make a big stink that you have to travel with your bag. "Security."
Aug 2, 2012, 3:41 pm
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Checked bags are accepted 4 hours before departure. I tried to check bags several minutes early on Southwest a few months back and the kiosk wouldn't let me. I assume US has a similar system in place.
Aug 2, 2012, 9:30 pm
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No earlier than 4 hours although I've seen them do earlier here. I've also seen what happens to early bags when the station has no where to keep them
IMO not a good idea.
IMO not a good idea.