PVG transfer to China Eastern in PVG question
Jan 1, 2013, 3:30 pm
#1
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PVG transfer to China Eastern in PVG question
I'm arriving on UA in Global First into PVG and 5:45 PM and was looking at a transfer to a China Eastern flight that departs at 7:10 PM.
I've read that PVG does not have a transfer option without going through security and checking in again at desk and going through immigration again. Is this correct?
If so, I'm assuming this connection would never work?
Does PVG have an express line for Premium fliers for Immigration?
I've read that PVG does not have a transfer option without going through security and checking in again at desk and going through immigration again. Is this correct?
If so, I'm assuming this connection would never work?
Does PVG have an express line for Premium fliers for Immigration?
Jan 1, 2013, 4:07 pm
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The bottom line is that you need a longer connection time.
I've never seen an express line for premium passengers at PVG immigration. Even if there was one less than 1.5 hours to connect to a domestic flight is not enough.
I've never seen an express line for premium passengers at PVG immigration. Even if there was one less than 1.5 hours to connect to a domestic flight is not enough.
Jan 1, 2013, 4:30 pm
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Also OP needs to change the terminal from T2 to T1. from PVG's T2 to T1 usually needs a 15 min walk.
Jan 1, 2013, 4:47 pm
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In PVG, you will need to pickup luggage and re-check it at the regular domestic departure counter even with a *A connection. Also, the walk between T1 and T2 are really long. You will probably need at least 3 hr connection time.
2 years ago, UA sold me an itinerary with a connection to CA at PVG. The connection time was 2 hours. At around 18 hours before departure, a guy from their Indian call center called and told me that my connection time was not long enough and tried to change my connection flight over the phone. I could not understand what he was talking about, and he said to call back. I called back and the US-based agent told me that it was true. She then got me a seat with MU without any fee.
It turned out that my flight from LAX to PVG arrived 1.5 hr early, then I went to UA counter to change the connection flight to the original one without fee. I was silver at that time, I was surprised and glad that they called and allowed me to change the tickets 2x without fees.
2 years ago, UA sold me an itinerary with a connection to CA at PVG. The connection time was 2 hours. At around 18 hours before departure, a guy from their Indian call center called and told me that my connection time was not long enough and tried to change my connection flight over the phone. I could not understand what he was talking about, and he said to call back. I called back and the US-based agent told me that it was true. She then got me a seat with MU without any fee.
It turned out that my flight from LAX to PVG arrived 1.5 hr early, then I went to UA counter to change the connection flight to the original one without fee. I was silver at that time, I was surprised and glad that they called and allowed me to change the tickets 2x without fees.
May 9, 2013, 10:58 am
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SFO-PVG, arriving at 5:25pm @ T2 operated by UA.
PVG-DSP, departing at 9pm @ T1 operated by MU (China Eastern)
I'm guessing i'll have to reclaim the bag and recheck in as the two flight are on two different itinerary? So this the 3.5hr+ layover time enough time?
Thx,
Jason Sun