Connecting at JNB/storing baggage
Jul 13, 2011, 1:51 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 223
Connecting at JNB/storing baggage
Two questions:
1. Is the baggage storage operation still open at JNB?
2. I'm flying CPT-JNB-VFA (Vic Falls). Any way to short-check some luggage so I can pick it up and store it at JNB (before continuing on with my carry-on to VFA)?
1. Is the baggage storage operation still open at JNB?
2. I'm flying CPT-JNB-VFA (Vic Falls). Any way to short-check some luggage so I can pick it up and store it at JNB (before continuing on with my carry-on to VFA)?
Jul 13, 2011, 7:30 pm
#2
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Portland OR Double Emerald (QF and AA), DL PM/MM, Starwood Plat
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Yes, there is a left-luggage facility on the upper level of the underground parkade (by International arrivals) which is open 24/7. My notes show cost about R50/day and phone 011-3902318.
As for short-checking, that depends upon the airline that you are flying. Many won't do it any more due to ticketing abuse of the fare rules.
As for short-checking, that depends upon the airline that you are flying. Many won't do it any more due to ticketing abuse of the fare rules.
Jan 8, 2012, 10:12 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salt Lake City, Los Angeles
Posts: 478
I'm flying on LH FRA to JNB, then depart SA JNB to HKG two days later, however on the same ticket. Approx 50 hours.
I was told by SA that they will check it through to HKG, but does anyone know if this is true? I never heard of checking bags through if the connection is over 24 hours.
Is the luggage storage at JNB safe if I just check the bags to JNB and recheck for the last flight?
I was told by SA that they will check it through to HKG, but does anyone know if this is true? I never heard of checking bags through if the connection is over 24 hours.
Is the luggage storage at JNB safe if I just check the bags to JNB and recheck for the last flight?
Jan 19, 2012, 4:01 am
#5
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,389
I'm flying on LH FRA to JNB, then depart SA JNB to HKG two days later, however on the same ticket. Approx 50 hours.
I was told by SA that they will check it through to HKG, but does anyone know if this is true? I never heard of checking bags through if the connection is over 24 hours.
Is the luggage storage at JNB safe if I just check the bags to JNB and recheck for the last flight?
I was told by SA that they will check it through to HKG, but does anyone know if this is true? I never heard of checking bags through if the connection is over 24 hours.
Is the luggage storage at JNB safe if I just check the bags to JNB and recheck for the last flight?