International to Domestic connection at LIM on separate tickets
Oct 22, 2016, 9:19 pm
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International to Domestic connection at LIM on separate tickets
I've got an award ticket on AA DFW-LIM arriving at LIM at 0629 and will be looking to buy a LIM-CUZ ticket that same day on LAN. I will be checking a bag. Since AA no longer interlines bags on separate tickets, how long should I leave between the flights?
Oct 24, 2016, 8:43 pm
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Go for 5 hours. First, Dfw-Lim is rarely on time; second, you get the morning rush hour (LA from Jfk/Miami/Madrid/BsAs, AM from Mexico, etc); third the immigration queue, baggage wait, and scanners upon exit; and last, check-in and security for domestic flight. On the other hand, take an evening flight..leave your bag in the airport and go explore for the day.
Oct 25, 2016, 8:07 pm
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If you are coming to Peru between october and april, it's rainy season, and the chance of delayed flights (to Cusco) on evenings are bigger than in the morning. I'd buy a ticket for a flight between 11am and 2pm, or earlier but in your case the 5 hours gap is ok.
Oct 28, 2016, 10:32 pm
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Oct 30, 2016, 2:32 pm
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3 hours could be enough, but risky. I think the 5 hours gap is the best decisión, when tickets and bookings are separate.
Oct 30, 2016, 7:04 pm
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Oct 30, 2016, 7:50 pm
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Nov 1, 2016, 7:34 pm
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Nov 13, 2016, 9:37 pm
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Arrive 3:20pm INT, depart 6pm DOM...
Uh-oh, maybe I should have read this thread before getting my tickets!
Arriving via COPA at LIM 3:20pm. Departing via Peruvian Air, 6pm, for IQT. I've never had issues with a connection like this elsewhere (I travel a fair amount internationally) but this thread makes it sound like things could be dicey.
Two years ago, my daughter and I flew into LIM and were processed and "out the door" very quickly. That's why I figured it shouldn't be a big deal. Have things changed?
And then there's the issue w/regards Peruvian Air horror stories. Are they really that bad? I suppose a lengthy flight delay could work in our favor in this case. :-)
Thanks-
Arriving via COPA at LIM 3:20pm. Departing via Peruvian Air, 6pm, for IQT. I've never had issues with a connection like this elsewhere (I travel a fair amount internationally) but this thread makes it sound like things could be dicey.
Two years ago, my daughter and I flew into LIM and were processed and "out the door" very quickly. That's why I figured it shouldn't be a big deal. Have things changed?
And then there's the issue w/regards Peruvian Air horror stories. Are they really that bad? I suppose a lengthy flight delay could work in our favor in this case. :-)
Thanks-
Nov 14, 2016, 9:39 pm
#12
Join Date: Mar 2016
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I can't speak for their service. But I had a tough time with their reservation process. I booked tickets, cc was charged(on hold), no email confirmation, calls didn't connect, emails just said call the previous number. This went on for 2 days. I booked on LATAM and 3 days after they first charged my card, it went through and got the PNR etc.. Again, calls weren't connecting and emails not answered. I disputed it through Chase and got refunded. Still no word from Peruvian Airlines regarding cancelled ticket. I did not bother looking it up.