travelling USA to UK - luggage question?

Question

hey guys
travelling USA to London, but there's a transfer.

SEA to NEWARK (Continenal)
NEWARD to LONDON (Virgin)

everytime in the past i've flown with the same company, my baggage has automatically been transferred. but this time there's an 8 hr gap between the flights.. just wondering if i have to pick up my bags... check in again ... or if they keep onto them or what :)

thanks!
David

Answer 1

That question can be answered quite easliy if you contact the carrier.

Dont leave it up to us morons.

Answer 2

They're still doing the one piece of hand luggage per person, although they weren't too particular when I brought a purse and a laptop. You must not have any liquids at all, and no aeresols over 100ml. Check with your airline for sure, they have a listing of what is and is not acceptable. But then the airline security usually says something else anyway! Have fun on your trip!

Answer 3

Once checked they should be transferred to the connecting flight,since the screening process is now standardized.I have lost luggage on a direct flight from NY to London,hope you fare better.

Answer 4

So, if you are travelling with 2 seperate tickets, then normally your bags won't be checked thru. You can try to present both tickets in Seattle at the check-in counter, and ask them, if they can check it thru, but with electronical tix this might be a problem, and u have to pick up your bags in Newark and check them in again.
If you are holding only 1 ticket, then they can check it thru, because Continental has an agreement with Virgin for the issuance of electronical tix.
I keep my fingers crossed and good luck

K.

Answer 5

Check with Continental. Usually airlines will transfer your luggage to your next flight even when it's a different airline. You might also want to check the history of lost luggage for both airlines by googling "lost luggage statistics." Good luck.

Answer 6

I believe that Continental and Virgin have ticketing and baggage transfer agreements. But I'd ask the airline to make sure if you can check it all the way through. I'm sure they will check them through though

Answer 7

Yes. You will need to check in on the new airline so they know you are there, and you should check your bags when you. I don't believe they will transfer them when you are changing airlines.

Answer 8

Usually the will keep them but with 8 hours going by i would save my self a hassle and keep them tell them you will be needing them b/c your having to wait for 8 hours......trust me that's along time for those baggers to get stuff confused.....

Answer 9

You should fly BA direct flights 9.5 hours no hassle and about the same price.