Originally Posted by
Blumie
Those are absurd estimates. The OP is likely to make the connection with or without checked luggage. Chances are that his luggage will be on the carousel by the time he gets out of immigration.
I really doubt that. When I am forced to check bags, arriving at JFK T8, I always wait at least 20 minutes, and usually more like 30-40. And that is with priority tags on the bags.