Originally Posted by
Daniel on the way
I have a J ticket from SFO-TPE but my final destination is HKG. The only connection choice is CX. I bought a J award ticket from TPE to HKG. But I might have no time to get out to pick up luggage and re-checkin. Is there any way I can pick up luggage in HKG. BTW, I am GS of United. Thanks!
It is certainly correct that you should be able to check the bags through to HKG, but this does add to the risk. With separate tickets, things can get bad.
I would be willing to risk this w/o bags. But I rarely travel with bags so don't really know how much that ups the risk.
You say the CX flight is your only option? Both CX and BR fly this like bus routes (and CI, but I assume you want to stick to *A). Even if you are on the direct UA SFO->TPE looks like you can get a 3 hour connection.
TPE is a fairly easy airport to connect in. But things can go wrong. If I was forced to check bags on this route, I would look for a later flight.
But still, I would expect all to work fine for you. So if this is a done decision, just relax and enjoy the trip.