Flights from San francisco airport to Chicago then to Uk. What happens to luggage?
Hi been reading answers to questions about flying into Chicago from uk and about connections and luggage and these were really helpful. I am flying back from San Francisco into Chicago with United then onto UK with BMI. How does the luggage thing work then?Will I have to collect at Chicago or will it be booked through? Also do I have to go through customs again at Chicago or will this be done at San Fran right through to UK? Thanks
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if you are flying United all the way your luggage should be transferred automatically to the other carrier since both airlines are in the same airline Alliance so you wont have to worry about your luggage till you arrive in the UK and have to clear their customs if you are flying from San Francisco to Chicago and onto the UK this is consider a domestic flight so there is no customs involved here hope this helps
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You should be able to receive both boarding passes at SFO and have your luggage forwarded all the way through to the UK since United and BMI are both Star Alliance members. Also, unlike many other countries you will not have to clear customs or immigration when departing the US for an international destination, you will most likely have to clear security for a second time in Chicago when transferring to your international flight. Have fun.
