The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced that its free Remote Bag Check service has already processed over 15,000 bags since launching in late 2024. The complimentary service, available at both the Long-Term Parking and Rental Car Center, allows passengers to check in their luggage, receive boarding passes and proceed by AirTrain directly to their departure terminal security checkpoint.
The program, operated by Bags, launched in November 2024 with Alaska, American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue. It has since added Southwest and United Airlines. Program usage is slightly higher at the Rental Car Center, which accounts for approximately 55% of all transactions.
Remote Bag Check is not intended to replace any existing service, but rather to enhance passenger convenience and reduce congestion at terminal check-in areas, especially during peak travel periods.
The service is available daily from 4:00 am to 8:00 pm. Bags must be checked at least 90 minutes prior to your flight’s scheduled departure time. Airline baggage fees still apply.
