Originally Posted by
iquack08
After a Google search, I believe PRN is also referred as the confirmation number. I have two confirmation numbers - one from Air Canada and one from Air New Zealand. If this is true, it seems like I should call Priceline now and get advice on what I should do if I miss my connection at LAX.
For what it's worth, I have one "trip number" and one "ticket number" from my itinerary. It also says "Ticketed by New Zealand." All of this was purchased together if this matters.
UPDATE (to avoid bumping thread):
After speaking with Priceline customer service, I feel assured that Air New Zealand with rebook me (probably that night flight straight to AKL) if I miss my connection - seems it's a single ticket. Hopefully, my 1st international flight will be a good experience.
I wouldn't be so sure. You need to call
United and see what they say. They're the originating carrier, so they will know best. If they say it's one PNR you're good. If it's multiple PNRs and you miss, you're sunk. You'll have to fight between Air Canada and Air NZ to get rebooked (in your case Air NZ would book it because they ticketed it...). They'll do it, but it will be a pain and it'll likely involve a fee (at the very least) and at worst a delay of a day or so until the next available flight. Getting on the direct flight out of LAX is out of the question. That's not going to happen unless Air NZ/Air Canada have some operational need to do it...
Priceline and the like are notorious for selling you what looks like 1 ticket, but in reality, is several tickets across different airlines. In your case you may very well have 3 tickets.
The good news is that you can easily go from T2 --> T7 via "East Way" arrivals/lower level (next to the parking garages). It takes about 15-20 minutes. You won't have much time to spare, but it is doable -- though not something I would advise...
Good luck!
Note: If UA can't ticket your bags all the way to NZ (or at least to Canada) -- you're sunk. 70 min is not enough to collect+recheck bags.