Skipping last leg on KLM/DL itinerary?
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I'm flying from NYC to Cape Town next month, and may need to modify my return trip. Currently being routed CPT > AMS > BOS > LGA However, I may need to skip out on BOS > LGA because of a family function. Because it's the last leg of the trip, if I check a bag, could my bag be 'short checked' to BOS? Any advice would be appreciated! |
Originally Posted by travelingwilbury
(Post 28567596)
Because it's the last leg of the trip, if I check a bag, could my bag be 'short checked' to BOS?
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Since BOS is your US point of entry you must collect your bag regardless. There is no distinction here between short and long checking.
Somebody familiar with BOS should be able to comment on how easily you can leave the airport after collecting your bag and clearning customs and immigration. You're lucky BOS is your point of entry. Generally, excepting some specific circumstances, Delta will not short check bags. |
You will land in terminal E in Boston. Just walk out and you should be good to go.
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The problem would be if, something happens to your BOS flight, or your CPT/AMS flight is late, and you're rerouted to NYC, either, nonstop to JFK from AMS, or via another hub in the USA that has a flight from AMS.
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Originally Posted by davetravels
(Post 28567630)
The problem would be if, something happens to your BOS flight, and you're rerouted to NYC, either, nonstop to JFK from AMS, or via another hub in the USA that has a flight from AMS.
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Originally Posted by C W
(Post 28567637)
But you can always decline the reroute, even if
you need to call after being VIPERed. Besides, I guess they can decline the reroute, but, how many AMS/BOS flights will remain available that day? |
Originally Posted by davetravels
(Post 28567644)
I edited my post to also say that . . . if the CPT/AMS flight is late and they miss the BOS flight.
Besides, I guess they can decline the reroute, but, how many AMS/BOS flights will remain available that day? |
Originally Posted by davetravels
(Post 28567644)
I edited my post to also say that . . . if the CPT/AMS flight is late and they miss the BOS flight.
Besides, I guess they can decline the reroute, but, how many AMS/BOS flights will remain available that day? If you miss AMS/BOS you can always ask for AMS-CDG-BOS-LGA. Or worst case if you end up in NYC, its a 3.5 hour drive to BOS. |
Originally Posted by C W
(Post 28567637)
But you can always decline the reroute, even if
you need to call after being VIPERed. |
Originally Posted by flyerCO
(Post 28568397)
However coming back it would be KLM, NOT DL that would determine the reroute. Also remeber KLM is on the hook for EU261 compensation and regardless of reason EU261 duty of care. Therefore they might refuse to change the routing to go through BOS, if it means either of those expenses would apply.
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Originally Posted by davetravels
(Post 28567630)
The problem would be if, something happens to your BOS flight, or your CPT/AMS flight is late, and you're rerouted to NYC, either, nonstop to JFK from AMS, or via another hub in the USA that has a flight from AMS.
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