Hi all, I'm flying overnight from Singapore to Nice and transit in Amsterdam by KLM. I will have a suitcase checked in. I will arrive at Amsterdam airport at 8am, and my next flight (by KLM too) to Nice is at 1pm. There is, however, earlier KLM flight from Amsterdam also to Nice at 10am. I didn't book that flight because I want a longer layover in Amsterdam. My question is, will my checked-in baggage be placed in the same plane with me (which is at 1pm)? Or will it go with the first next plane (which is at 10am)? Thanks so much!
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32219 posts
Stewart, I don't know for sure, but believe that your luggage has to accompany you on the same flight (under current security regulations). I've seen cases where a passenger is denied boarding (for whatever reason), and departure of the aircraft is delayed while his checked luggage is removed. Happy travels!
Posted by
St. Louis, MO USA
1976 posts
Hi Stewart. If everything goes well, your baggage should be on the same flight as you. Since you have a 5-hour layover, your baggage should have plenty of time to get on your 1pm flight...but you never know. Be prepared for anything!
Posted by
Los Angeles, California
1986 posts
Checked baggage is usually on the same flight as you. Occassionally, where I have had a long-ish layover, my baggage has gone on ahead of me.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23319 posts
It would be very unusual for your luggage to go ahead. If you look at your checked luggage tags, it will indicated the flight number for each leg. It is in a bar code and that bar code determines where you luggage goes. In fact, you should double check your tags to make sure it matches your schedule.
Posted by
OP
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
56 posts
Thanks all for the answers. It put my mind to peace then knowing that my baggage travels with me, as I don't want to have to claim the baggage in lost and found when arriving in Nice :)