Originally Posted by rosenkavalier

Hi there,

I have a question that perhaps some of you can shed some light on:

Booked for a friend
PPT-LAX on Air Tahiti Nui arriving at 1055 connecting onto LX 41 LAX-ZRH departure at 1920.

1) does TN have an interline agreement with LX? can my friend check her bag at PPT all the way to ZRH? Then she would just collect her bag at LAX and put it back on the carousel after clearing customs and proceed to the departure hall.

2) if not, when she arrives at LAX, and clears customs and immigration, can she go to the LH/LX checkin counter and already check her bag in? I assume she will be out of customs at around noon, so its still a bit early to check in for LX 41 at 1920, however there is a LH flight to FRA at 1520. (I think LH/LX share the same counters? Will LH take luggage for an LX pax?

3) I am less concerned for the boarding pass, as long as she does OLCI before leaving PPT and has the barcode on her phone, she should be able to proceed past security and go to the Star Alliance lounge, but it would be stupid if she can't because she is stuck with her checkin luggage.

Many thanks in advance!