Originally Posted by
rprr
I was just a little bit worried if the interline baggage transfer at BOM would go ok between 9W and KE.
They have a further connection to the US at ICN on KE053 to HNL and then an inter island connection on Hawaiian Air at HNL. There will be a 7 hour layover at ICN; I am planning for them to rest at the transit hotel at ICN.
On a single PNR, 9W should be able to check the luggage through at least for the KE segments. Then, KE should definitely be able to check the luggage all the way through to either HNL or the final destination. (This is part of the reason it's nice that you actually see your luggage at the KE desk in BOM -- you can make sure they are actually doing it right.) As you probably know, they'll need to claim their luggage for US customs in HNL so it really doesn't matter whether the tag says HNL or the final destination.
BLR-BOM-ICN-HNL-OGG/KOA/LIH/ITO -- that's a heck of a trip! At least they'll be in a good place at the end of it. Actually, I'd worry more about the transfer in HNL -- they'll be exhausted from both the flights and (potential) long customs lines and you can end up walking a fairly long way there.