Originally Posted by
global_happy_traveller
i believe linking it wouldnt affect your checkin time because its not an interlined ticket.....
one risky of buying 2 separate tickets instead of 1 with all the trips is that if your YVR - NRT is delayed and missed the connection from NRT - TPE, the both airlines (AC / NH) are not obliged to provide you any service (offer you another flight, hotel accomodation etc....)
As I've mentioned in other threads, I've had no issues linking two itineraries at check-in. In one case, there were severe disruptions due to mechanical issues, but they made good and booked me all the way home. I have a sneaking suspicion that this would not have occurred, had I not linked the two itineraries.