FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Risky connection at AKL?

Jul 21, 2009 | 7:15 pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer

1) Yes. NZ will through check baggage to QF even on separate tickets.
2) No. Will need to check in at AKL, although this can be done at transit desk (or at the QF lounge if have access).
3) Slightly risky. NZ19 originates in LAX and thus has potential to be delayed (somewhat mitigated by a/c sitting at LAX for a few hours). If unable to through check bags then it becomes a bit riskier (mid morning is a busy period at immigration & customs) but still doable.
4) Is that 725 for RAR-MEL? Seems high for just AKL-MEL.
5) IIRC DJ also flies from Rarotonga.

Thanks for that Kiwi Flyer. I'll pass it on, and she can make the call.

Sorry, I didn't word it well, NZ725 is the flight number...cost is ~AUD188

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