Hi all,

Quick transit question... I have a friend who is looking to do the following-

HAN (Hanoi) -CAN-PVG on China Southern (CZ)with 1hr 40 minutes to connect in Shanghai PVG to a UA flight to the US.

I am concerned this is not really enough time, any thoughts?

My understanding is that he would need to clear entry/customs formalities in CAN and then essentially a domestic flight into PVG. He would then need to claim baggage, walk from T1 to T2 (takes about 10 min?) and recheck with UA for the onward travel. UA suggests you be at check in 3 hrs before travel, does anyone know what the cut-off time is? Is it 90 min? 60 min?

Is it possible that he can go as a transit passenger and not have to recheck? In the past I have always had to re-check in, but has this changed?

Thanks!