Originally Posted by
dvo1029
I have booked 3 separate tickets. EWR-MEX on UA, then MEX-NRT using miles on NH, and then NRT-EWR. Since it is all within Star Alliance, I would think ANA could see the UA ticket and qualify me for transit in NRT. Does this seem like it would not work?
Just because NH and UA are in the same alliance does not mean they can cross reference passenger ticket information. NH (ANA) at MEX is NOT able to see your separate UA ticket from NRT to EWR.
While I applaud your effort to help your wife move, be prepared to have backup plans in the likely event of denied boarding at MEX - e.g. return flight back to EWR from MEX.