Arriving TBIT via VA7, departing DL
Aug 7, 2015, 7:02 am
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Arriving TBIT via VA7, departing DL
Any words of wisdom on handling arrival issues (and approximate times) arriving from BNE via VA&, then departing on DL to RDU via ATL. We are Global Entry but am wondering on rechecking luggage (at TBIT or do we have to take to DL) then re-entering security. Assume we must exit then walk (or take bus) to Terminal 5. Originally we had almost three hours between expected arrival and departure but a schedule change gives us on 75 minutes (best case). Thanks.
Aug 7, 2015, 7:26 pm
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MCT is 120 minutes.
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If this is on the one ticket, then you need to contact the ticket issuer.
If separate tickets, you could very well be SOL.
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Code:
Minimum Connect Times:
Connecting at LAX, Incoming airline VA, Outgoing airline DL, Flight type International to Domestic
STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
OFFLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
** OR * ARE ALL
VA-** ID 2.00 TRM B - **
If separate tickets, you could very well be SOL.
Aug 7, 2015, 7:36 pm
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MCT is 120 minutes.
Results from ExpertFlyer.com
If this is on the one ticket, then you need to contact the ticket issuer.
If separate tickets, you could very well be SOL.
Results from ExpertFlyer.com
Code:
Minimum Connect Times:
Connecting at LAX, Incoming airline VA, Outgoing airline DL, Flight type International to Domestic
STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
OFFLINE 1.10 1.30 2.00 2.00
** OR * ARE ALL
VA-** ID 2.00 TRM B - **
If separate tickets, you could very well be SOL.
Aug 18, 2015, 1:45 am
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Just did that trip last month. You have to pick up luggage at TBIT and clear customs. Just outside customs is the baggae drop facility which, when we arrived, had a looong queue, so we opted to just cart the luggage about a 500m walk to T5 where we just checked it in with Delta as usual.
We did have a 3hr transit which, after we'd checked in and breezed through security (thanks, TSA Pre-check!) left us with over an hour to enjoy the sights of T5.
We did have a 3hr transit which, after we'd checked in and breezed through security (thanks, TSA Pre-check!) left us with over an hour to enjoy the sights of T5.
Aug 18, 2015, 8:31 am
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Just did that trip last month. You have to pick up luggage at TBIT and clear customs. Just outside customs is the baggae drop facility which, when we arrived, had a looong queue, so we opted to just cart the luggage about a 500m walk to T5 where we just checked it in with Delta as usual.
We did have a 3hr transit which, after we'd checked in and breezed through security (thanks, TSA Pre-check!) left us with over an hour to enjoy the sights of T5.
We did have a 3hr transit which, after we'd checked in and breezed through security (thanks, TSA Pre-check!) left us with over an hour to enjoy the sights of T5.
Aug 18, 2015, 9:40 am
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I would also note that VA7 arrives at around the same time as VA1, QF11, QF15 and QF93 so there is often a long queue to get through the customs area. Last week we had five lanes going at it was to the internal doors. The recheck area, however, was relatively easy. If it's tagged through you just leave it with the handlers.
At the moment they have a fair bit of construction on the arrivals level between TBIT at T4 so walking it around is a little more difficult.
At the moment they have a fair bit of construction on the arrivals level between TBIT at T4 so walking it around is a little more difficult.
Aug 18, 2015, 4:39 pm
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I did this a few months ago but we took our bags to the Delta terminal and checked in.
We landed TBIT and was sitting in our connecting Delta plane within 50mins. I actually had a 6hr layover but they bumped us to an earlier flight (which was my plan/why I went to Delta counter).
My only concern is if VA7 departs Brisbane late.
We landed TBIT and was sitting in our connecting Delta plane within 50mins. I actually had a 6hr layover but they bumped us to an earlier flight (which was my plan/why I went to Delta counter).
My only concern is if VA7 departs Brisbane late.