Does your luggage travel on the same plane as you?

The baggage system is different in each airport and each airline. There is technology out there that saves the passengers and the employees some time. When you check in, you go through a series of your flight information, moving your bag onto the scale and watching the bag checker put a ticket on your luggage.

Do I have to recheck my luggage on a connecting flight?

Usually, passengers don’t have to recheck their bags when they’re flying domestically. If you’re connecting in the U.S., they require everyone from international flights to re-check their baggage upon the first landing point.

What happens if my carry on doesn’t fit?

Because your bag looks suspiciously large, you are asked to test if it fits in a sizer, and it fails to fit. In this scenario, you will need to pay a checked bag fee. Because the airline has realized they are running out of space in the overhead bins and have asked passengers to check-in carryon bags at the gate.

What happens to your luggage when you have a layover?

For domestic layovers, your checked luggage will be tagged to your final destination, so there’s nothing for you to do while on your layover. Your bags will get taken off the first flight and loaded onto the second flight.

How does your luggage get to your destination?

This is done by airport ramp agents who control the baggage movement and ensure that your bags get on the right plane. They are then loaded onto carts which then transport the luggage to the plane, where they are loaded onto the plane.

Can you use a duffel bag as a carry-on?

Yes. As long as your duffle bag is within the airline’s size requirements for carry on luggage, you can use a duffle bag as a carry on item.

Can I leave the airport during a layover on a domestic flight?

Yes, you can leave the airport during domestic layovers. For instance, if you’re a US citizen and have a layover within the country, it is legal and safe to leave the airport. Be aware that you’ll probably be getting two boarding passes if the domestic layover is more than an hour.