Check-in for international itinerary including overnight stay after domestic flight

[defurax]

I really feel like I should know the answer to this...but obviously I don't

I have booked MEL-SYD-NOU with a 16 hour layover in SYD. Can I use the automated bag drop in MEL and collect my bag in SYD before spending the night at Rydges or do I need to go to the international transfer/service desk first to check in my bag because this is the first leg of an international trip?

 

[isdnman]

Re: Check-in for international itinerary including overnight stay after domestic flig

No, you must collect your bag at SYD and re check in the next morning.
SYD doesn't keep baggages overnight AFAIK.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Re: Check-in for international itinerary including overnight stay after domestic flig

You must definitely collect your bags in Sydney.

 

[opusman]

Re: Check-in for international itinerary including overnight stay after domestic flig

Collect your bags and re-check the next day. On the bright side, it means you can use F check-in instead of the boring transfer counter