Originally Posted by
krzysz
Aloha,
I have a similar question which I don't think has been aaked (or answered) so far: what happens if I have a long stopover between flights in HNL? For example, I arrive in HNL at 10 a.m., but depart only at 11 p.m. on a mainland carrier (and go downtown HNL in the meantime). Will HA agree to check my bag through?
Thanks.
No, your bags cannot be checked through because you technically have an illegal "connection." A valid domestic connection cannot be greater than four hours, which applies to interlining baggage even if on separate carriers. So you'll be required to claim your bags in HNL and recheck them when checking in for your 11 p.m. flight.
That said, it never hurts to ask, but the 11 p.m. carrier can always refuse to take on your luggage if the GA in your departure city agrees to check it all the way.