Will we have to check in twice - flying Aberdeen via Heathrow to USA?

Question

We are flying from Aberdeen to Washington DC via Heathrow in a few weeks time - with United Airlines (code share with BMI from ABZ to LHR).

If we check-in at Aberdeen, will we get boarding cards for both legs? Or will they just cover the flight from ABZ to LHR and then we'll have to check-in all over again to get boarding passes for LHR to IAD?

We only have 2.5 hours between flights, so hoping our luggage will go through on its own (and praying we will see it in the States!) We also have to change from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3, but have been assured this wont take long - though it will take ages if we have to wait for luggage to check in again, surely?

We know our seat numbers already - so that's hopefully one less thing to do....

Answer 1

All luggage checked in at Dyce will be automatically transferred, you won't see it again until you arrive in Washington.

At Heathrow you just follow the signs to Terminal Three and check the information screens for your departure gate. You will have to go through security again and this can take some time. I would advise against detouring into shops etc but go straight to your departure gate.

Answer 2

nah its all done in ABZ, you're luggage will go through all the way to US, u will have to go through security again so I find it handy not to wear a belt if u can help it or heaps of chunky jewellery so u don thave the hassle of taking it all off and on again twice.

Answer 3

no its all done at aberdeen if they are conecting flights-if you booked them seperately youll check in at each airport-your luggage will go on with you and you wont see it till youve reached the states-safe trip x

Answer 4

Yea you betcha!