Originally Posted by iloveipods
regarding checking luggage to the final destination, is it possible to do this between *A carriers? i'm flying NAN-LAX on NZ and LAX-PHL UA on two different PNRs. i will still have to go through customs, but then i can just drop it into the connecting flights section rather than go to the check-in counters. thanks.
I have had agents do this for me on several occasions when travelling on 2 separate tickets (UA and Aloha, UA and Lufthansa - and last year, UA and BA). However, I don't think they have to - apparently there are some added liability issues re lost luggage when they do this.