Originally Posted by
amdgnyc
Wondering if I will run into problems with this. Going DCA-JFK on AA and then JFK-HKG-KUL on CX (one ticket) and KUL-PNH on MH on a second ticket. It seems like CX and MH will play nice, but will AA be willing to check my bag all the way to PNH? If not, would it be advisable to get AA to just check my bag to JFK and then recheck with CX at JFK (is that even possible?)?
This is more an AA question, rather than a MH issue. Interlining of bags on separate tickets (actually, separate PNRs) depends on the first airline which does the tagging.
Unfortunately, AA has also removed its interlining allowances for separate tickets along with most OW airlines, read the wiki here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/amer...ne-2016-a.html
CX had decided much earlier that they would not manage interlining of bags through separate tickets except between Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon.
Sadly, it appears you may need to exit at KUL, pick up your bags, and recheck them...
[Edit]Actually, scratch that; it appears CX is now allowing interlining on separate PNRs again, so it seems your best bet will indeed be to check-in at JFK again with CX (rather than AA).
(I should know better than to disagree with Guy Betsy!
)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27638488-post284.html
Originally Posted by
happyshanzhui
From CX's website:
Enjoy through-check benefits when you are travelling on separate tickets
We listened to your feedback and we are pleased that we are revising our previous through-check policy.
Starting from 1 January 2017, Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon as a courtesy will once again through-check you and your baggage to your final destination if you are travelling on separate tickets. This means you no longer have to collect at arrival and check in your baggage again with your connecting carrier, thus allowing you to enjoy a smoother travel connection with our airline partners. You will still be subject to local passenger security or customs policies.
However, through-check may not be possible if your travel begins with an airline that does not provide a separate ticket through-check service. Please contact your originating airline directly for more details.
Passengers with connecting itineraries booked on a single ticket or connecting between Cathay Pacific Group-operated flights will be through-checked to their final destination.
Please visit our travel information page for more details.
Originally Posted by
percysmith