United Airlines Is Working To End The Worst Part Of International Connections: Rechecking Bags In The U.S.

United is working with Customs and Border Protection to expand programs that let international connecting passengers skip reclaiming and rechecking bags at their first U.S. airport. The airline already has this on Sydney–San Francisco, and broader adoption could cut customs delays, missed connections, and one of the worst hassles in U.S. international travel.