sxm to Miami

help please...the last 5 times I've done this, I've only had a carryon...can someone tell me if I have to collect my luggage in Miami to go on to my next flight domestically

I would say yes. We always have to in Philly.

Yes you do.

You don't believe me Patty? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />

Ha, posted it everyone so I would know ASAP!!!
can't imagine how I'll manage because one suitcase is so old pull with a strap kind...
hoping for a guy with a cart to help me

Yes, any time you enter the country for the first time from outside the country, you have to claim your checked luggage, go through customs, and then re-check luggage.

If you take me I will help you with your luggage!!

I'm sure there will be porters there. You'll have to tip them, of course.

Just to let you know I think this is the worst airport to come back from out of the country I have stood in line after retrieving our bags for over 1 hr it is absolutely a mess then you have to carry it about 600 feet to give it to the airport people to put it on your next flight then you have to go back through a security check ,then on to your connecting flight GOOD LUCK