Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Getty)United Airlines is extending its "Twilight Bag Drop" pilot program, which allows passengers to check their luggage a day before their scheduled flight. The program, initially tested at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, permits passengers with flights departing before 10 a.m. to drop off bags between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. the evening prior. After a successful pilot phase, the service officially launched at O'Hare over the busy Fourth of July weekend and has received "overwhelmingly positive" feedback from participants. Currently available at O'Hare and Guam International Airport, the program aims to simplify travel by allowing passengers to bypass bag check lines on their departure morning. Despite some social media users expressing reluctance about making two trips to the airport, United is considering expanding the "Twilight Bag Drop" to additional hubs. In fullUnited Airlines is extending its test pilot that allows passengers to drop-off luggage a day earlyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
United Airlines extends program that allows passengers to drop luggage off day early
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Getty)United Airlines is extending its "Twilight Bag Drop" pilot program, which allows passengers to check their luggage a day before their scheduled flight. The program, initially tested at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, permits passengers with flights departing before 10 a.m. to drop off bags between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. the evening prior. After a successful pilot phase, the service officially launched at O'Hare over the busy Fourth of July weekend and has received "overwhelmingly positive" feedback from participants. Currently available at O'Hare and Guam International Airport, the program aims to simplify travel by allowing passengers to bypass bag check lines on their departure morning. Despite some social media users expressing reluctance about making two trips to the airport, United is considering expanding the "Twilight Bag Drop" to additional hubs. In fullUnited Airlines is extending its test pilot that allows passengers to drop-off luggage a day earlyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
