Originally Posted by
Tiger Fish
I'm flying SAA from Cape Town to Johannesburg, on a Wed in late Apr. Connecting onto Delta to the US. I can't check my bags through at CPT because flights were booked on separate itineraries. So I have to collect my bags at Joburg domestic and go check in at international. Delta recently moved their flight departure up so I now 2 hr 10 minutes between landing in Joburg and departure to US. Is that enough time to get the bags, make the walk, check in, and clear security? Thanks to anybody that can help with this.
My initial reaction was "no problem". I hate short connections and would not hesitate to book one of 2h10 at JNB. But then I started thinking about
:
- What class are you travelling? Check-in will be quicker and smoother in J.
- What are DL's rules? Many airlines require check-in well in advance of flight time especially for flights to the US. It is usually less for J pax.
- You will get there in the thick of the evening rush.
- Any delay on your incoming flight would make it tight and you'd be on your own with separate tickets.
With all this in mind I'm less certain that I would be comfortable. Without a doubt I would follow
Mbenz's advice and investigate the possibility that the other carrier will book your luggage through. Unless it is an LCC I think the chances are very good.