Originally Posted by
superscot
I'm looking at some good fares on QF CHC-AKL to connect back to my AKL-SYD-SFO flights. (NZ AKL-SYD; UA SYD-SFO)
Will QF interline my bags through to SFO from CHC? If not, how long do I need to allow at AKL. Flying cheapest economy ticket avail CHC-AKL, business from AKL. I'm *G and OW Emerald, if this makes any difference.
It depends on who checks you in at CHC as NZ provides some staff for check in, however I will not guarantee it will happen. (Whoops you are going to UA so I doubt it now)
At AKL I generally have my bags out with 5 minutes of landing, do a 10 minute walk to the international terminal.
NZ has a premium check in arean, around the middle of the terminal, you cannot miss it with the signage and hotel like lobby. You will also get to use the express immigration service. Enjoy the AKL KC as it will be the last chance to sample all that wonderful Kiwi refreshments.