Two weeks now till my A380 J trip to Manila. I am thinking of collecting my bags from T1 and re-checking in T3 or should I just let them go all the way to Manila. Only 4 days in Manila so want to try cut out as much as possible the chance of the bags going missing but I suppose that could start at Dublin anyway. What would you guys suggest - Should I just check right through?
If the DUB-LHR leg is on the same ticket as the onward flights I would suggest you check them through, as, if there is a significant delay - and Dublin is notorious for delays - you will only have to worry about legging it to T3. However if the DUB-LHR leg is a separate ticket you won't in all probability have that option.
I usually collect my bags but then I always have a separate ticket and leave plenty of time between flights to cope with delays.