BA Heathrow Gatwick connections

[happyeverafter]

Is anyone able to talk me through what happens here?

We are flying from Edinburgh to Heathrow then Gatwick Orlando.

We'll be checking in a couple of bags, do these need checked in again at Gatwick or can we use bag drop? Will they have luggage tags to Orlando when we check in at Edinburgh?

Thanks in advance.

[Princesses 3]

Your luggage won’t be checked through. You need to collect it at Heathrow then go through checking it in at Gatwick as if this was your first airport. It’s a bit of a pain but we’ve done it a few times and it’s ok really

[happyeverafter]

So do you actually have to check in again or can you bag drop? Will Edinburgh give us boarding passes to Orlando?

[Leggibone]

Originally Posted by happyeverafter

So do you actually have to check in again or can you bag drop? Will Edinburgh give us boarding passes to Orlando?

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With BA at Gatwick bag drop is a section and you check in online, you should be able to check all the way through then print a new bag tag at Gatwick if needed (working from memory)

[lizzie145]

Make sure you have long enough to get from Heathrow to Gatwick if the same day
You need to collect bags, get across to Gatwick which is at least an hour. Check in the bags , clear security etc and be at the gate in time.

[Gryff]

I’ve just booked for June and going Glasgow Gatwick Tampa / Tampa/ Gatwick / glasgow £10 more expensive different in car hire and cheaper than a transfer from Heathrow to Gatwick no need to collect bags st security I have fast track security but if you don’t I suggest you book it

[colzo100]

Yes you will definitely need to collect your bags and check in again. That only works if the connection is at Gatwick i.e. EDI - LGW then LGW to MCO. Make sure you have plenty of time for the connection.

[happyeverafter]

Thanks. I've booked the fast track. Was a little unsure if time alot. And not sure how strict they are wife we were to get there early or be a little late...?

[happyeverafter]

It's a 3 hour connection time.

[lizzie145]

Originally Posted by happyeverafter

It's a 3 hour connection time.

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You have 3 hours between landing at Heathrow and departing Gatwick?

That will not be enough