JNB - MXP via LHR Question

[vetrade]

We're flying from JNB to LHR and connecting straight on to Milan. Both flights with BA but separate bookings.

Would like to ascertain whether we would have to collect bags at LHR and pass through immigration or whether we could interline our bags to LIN and just do the arrival formalities in Milan?

 

[equus]

Officially, you will have to collect your bags, head landside and re-check in.

You may get lucky at JNB and be able to through check against policy, but this will be simply down to luck of the draw.