Flying British Airways and Virgin do I need to collect luggage in Heathrow

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Do I need to collect my baggage for connecting flights?

If your bag is tagged to your next or final destination, you may need to pick up your bags and place them on the connection drop-off belt. If it is not tagged to your next or final destination, then you will definitely need to pick up your bags and check them in for your next flight.

Do I need to recheck my luggage at Heathrow?

It depends on your airline \u2013 often your baggage will be checked through to your final destination and you won't need to touch it at Heathrow. However, this service isn't available for all flights so check with your airline before you fly.

Do I have to collect my baggage between connecting flights International?

If you're connecting in the U.S., they require everyone from international flights to re-check their baggage upon the first landing point.

Do I need to collect my luggage during transit?

If the same airline is giving you a connection, then you do not require to take your check- in baggage. It is called through check-in. The airline will transfer your baggage on its own. In case your connecting flight is on different airline, then yes you will have to collect your baggage and check in again on your own.

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British Airways - Heathrow Walkthrough

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