Originally Posted by
sokolov
Earlier this year, I flew SFO-YYC-YVR-.... The first leg was operated by UA, the second one by AC(x). Because the carriers were different, I had to claim my suitcase in YYC and recheck it.
Both AC and UA are members of the same alliance which have interlining agreements that cover baggage transfers, so it shouldn't have been a problem to have bags checked through. I believe your bags needed to be re-checked because you arrived at your first port of entry to Canada which was YYC.
Originally Posted by
sokolov
Later this month, I'll be flying from Japan via SFO to YYC with UA, again connecting to AC. Will I still get to claim my suitcase in YYC and recheck it? Or has this changed?
This time, I would actually like to have access to my suitcase.
Assuming your final destination is YVR or YYJ, I believe you have to do the same thing on your next flight.