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Florence to Newark via Frankfurt - luggage question

Posted by (Union County, NJ, 07027) on

Good day,

Greetings from Florence!

As my wife and get ready for our return flight home, I am starting to get anxiety about the process of making the connection in Frankfurt.

We both have RS carry-on suitcases (one each plus a backpack each)and have every intention of not checking our bags for the first leg on Air Dolomiti only

But just in case we are required to check our bags, do we have to pick up our bags at the carousel and recheck them and then go through customs? We are traveling via Air Dolomiti to FRA and the last leg to EWR is on United.
All on one itinerary.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

Posted by
18749 posts

If it's all on one ticket, then your bag should be checked through to Newark.

You should always check the tag attached to your bag by the arline and make sure the right airport is listed. In this case Newark (EWR)

You won't go through customs in Frankfurt. You will go through exit immigration.

The big question..,does your bag meet the luggage limitations for your fare on Air Dolomiti? If economy, 8 kg in weight and a total (L x W x H) of 115 cm?

Posted by
1583 posts

How long is your connection? Download the apps so you can keep track of changes in flights etc.

Air Dolomiti is a member of the Star Alliance, so you can check your bag all the way through and NOT have to deal with picking up bag in FRA. As you're heading home, I would check the bag all the way through & put whatever is essential like medications in your carryon personal item. I never carry my bag when transiting on way back to USA, it's just extra hassle without any benefits. Some forum members worry about souvenirs making it back, those you could carry on. Good luck!

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