Originally Posted by
jamespvg
I've just realized that my separate tickets are for the same flight! LA2604 from EZE-LIM (in J), and AA7736 (i.e., LA2604) from LIM-LAX (in Y). Is there a plane change in Lima?
The physical plane may or may not change, but you generally have to deplane for a couple hours in Lima and re-clear security. I'm not sure whether you have to collect checked bags, because I always fly carryon-only (including when I took this flight in both directions).