Originally Posted by
RobertS975
I have arrived at JFK numerous times, and I realize that I need to clear Customs and Immigration. My question really revolves around the fact that there is a good chance that the ongoing JFK-BOS flight will be on a separate ticket. My question really is designed to understand how much of an extra hassle that will be, if any!
It depends upon whether the airline has an interline baggage agreement. If it is a DL or skyteam flight you should make sure your baggage tag is checked through to your final destination... BOS. There are not many airlines that are not in the interline airlines... Southwest, JetBlue and a few others. From your post it seems to be on DL, and so after getting through customs, you can just turn in your bags.