Originally Posted by
italdesign
I am flying to HND on AA, arriving 6:25pm. Want to take HND-KIX on JAL (separate ticket) either last flight that day (8:55pm) or some time next day.
1. Is 2.5 hours enough to connect on separate ticket?
2. Can I check bags through to KIX with AA?
3.
This page says "If you have purchased JAL domestic flight fare from outside of Japan, you can check in ... up to
2 pieces weighing up to 23kg (50 pounds) each in Premium Economy Class/
Economy Class, free of charge." But
this page says "Up to 20kg is free of charge for each passenger." Anyone know which rule would apply to a JAL domestic flight booked with AA miles outside Japan?
4. Each of us will have 3 roller bags (2 check-in, 1 carry-on). If staying in Tokyo overnight (and going to KIX next day), how inconvenient and expensive would it be with those bags? Could we store them in HND overnight?
Thanks.
18:25 the afternoon rush should start to quiet down, meaning immigration should be OK. But 2.5 hours on separate tickets is probably a bit tight. But you just need to pass security at the domestic terminal 20 minutes before departure.
You always need to reclaim bags at the first entry point into to Japan and take them through customs. And AA don't check luggage in across separate ticket. The domestic transfer counter closes at 19:45, if you don't make it you will have to go to T1 to check in again.
AA award ticket will come with international luggage allowance.
There are various luggage storage options at the airport. Don't know the price though.