Useful info for AA passengers to Delhi and beyond (consolidated)
Mar 14, 2010, 3:10 pm
#196
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dallas, Tx
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international connection
Hi everyone,
I've literally read this thread and others but have a questions regarding international connections from Delhi. My parents are flying from Memphis to Delhi on American and then Jet to KTM. I bought the tickets via AA and upgraded to business. They are going to overnight in Delhi for their next day 12pm flight on Jet to KTM.
1. Can they check their luggage all the way to KTM or do they need to pick up their stuff and recheck the next day?
2. Which baggage rules apply (American or Jet) for how many they can check in?
Thanks!
I've literally read this thread and others but have a questions regarding international connections from Delhi. My parents are flying from Memphis to Delhi on American and then Jet to KTM. I bought the tickets via AA and upgraded to business. They are going to overnight in Delhi for their next day 12pm flight on Jet to KTM.
1. Can they check their luggage all the way to KTM or do they need to pick up their stuff and recheck the next day?
2. Which baggage rules apply (American or Jet) for how many they can check in?
Thanks!
Mar 14, 2010, 3:39 pm
#197
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: All over
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Hi everyone,
I've literally read this thread and others but have a questions regarding international connections from Delhi. My parents are flying from Memphis to Delhi on American and then Jet to KTM. I bought the tickets via AA and upgraded to business. They are going to overnight in Delhi for their next day 12pm flight on Jet to KTM.
1. Can they check their luggage all the way to KTM or do they need to pick up their stuff and recheck the next day?
2. Which baggage rules apply (American or Jet) for how many they can check in?
Thanks!
I've literally read this thread and others but have a questions regarding international connections from Delhi. My parents are flying from Memphis to Delhi on American and then Jet to KTM. I bought the tickets via AA and upgraded to business. They are going to overnight in Delhi for their next day 12pm flight on Jet to KTM.
1. Can they check their luggage all the way to KTM or do they need to pick up their stuff and recheck the next day?
2. Which baggage rules apply (American or Jet) for how many they can check in?
Thanks!
If they are doing J onto KTM they should get their luggage taken care of as well. Even economy IIRC (last month) was free as well for my one bag.
Mar 14, 2010, 3:47 pm
#198
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Dallas, Tx
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Thanks for the quick reply. They are flying coach on Jet from Del to KTM. I'm guessing they will have to pay to check a second bag. When I called Jet they said American Airlines baggage rule would apply so I was not sure. I trust flyertalkers.
Mar 14, 2010, 4:00 pm
#199
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India based airlines (esp, Jet and Kingfisher as well as AirIndia) are very good at honoring baggage allowances for international pax. Of course, they wont accept anything unreasonable.
Mar 14, 2010, 6:32 pm
#200
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
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I connect at DEL a lot, but only domestically so I am only speculating about an international connection, but it is still worth checking with AA. If the connecting time in DEL is just overnight, this may qualify as a connection rather than stopover and you may be able to check the bags through.
In most countries such interlining happens quite smoothly. The US doesn't allow it, and everyone has to walk their luggage through the customs. I don't know if India has similar rules. But I would call AA and inquire.
If you do have to check them in again, the advice to keep the boarding passes is good. Tell the check-in desk that you are connecting from an international flight. It can only help.
In most countries such interlining happens quite smoothly. The US doesn't allow it, and everyone has to walk their luggage through the customs. I don't know if India has similar rules. But I would call AA and inquire.
If you do have to check them in again, the advice to keep the boarding passes is good. Tell the check-in desk that you are connecting from an international flight. It can only help.
Mar 14, 2010, 8:15 pm
#201
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I connect at DEL a lot, but only domestically so I am only speculating about an international connection, but it is still worth checking with AA. If the connecting time in DEL is just overnight, this may qualify as a connection rather than stopover and you may be able to check the bags through.
In most countries such interlining happens quite smoothly. The US doesn't allow it, and everyone has to walk their luggage through the customs. I don't know if India has similar rules. But I would call AA and inquire.
If you do have to check them in again, the advice to keep the boarding passes is good. Tell the check-in desk that you are connecting from an international flight. It can only help.
In most countries such interlining happens quite smoothly. The US doesn't allow it, and everyone has to walk their luggage through the customs. I don't know if India has similar rules. But I would call AA and inquire.
If you do have to check them in again, the advice to keep the boarding passes is good. Tell the check-in desk that you are connecting from an international flight. It can only help.
Mar 14, 2010, 8:48 pm
#202
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Seattle
Programs: AA PLT, 1.6MM, HH Silver, Marriott Silver
Posts: 48
Ugh... DEL
I need to go back to India again next month and am considering flying from LHR to BLR just to avoid the chaos of DEL. The outbound flight is not a problem.
The DEL domestic to Int'l transfer is a disaster. Last time through DEL, I had a 3 hr connection window and barely made it through the baggage claim, check-in and security. (I would normally fly ORD to DEL as the most direct route.) The flight boarding from DEL to ORD was equally as puzzling as the gate team decided to borad group 6 first. I did speak with AA Customer Service about this choatic boarding process and they saif they'd look in to it.
The DEL domestic to Int'l transfer is a disaster. Last time through DEL, I had a 3 hr connection window and barely made it through the baggage claim, check-in and security. (I would normally fly ORD to DEL as the most direct route.) The flight boarding from DEL to ORD was equally as puzzling as the gate team decided to borad group 6 first. I did speak with AA Customer Service about this choatic boarding process and they saif they'd look in to it.
Mar 14, 2010, 11:16 pm
#203
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Mar 15, 2010, 10:22 am
#204
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If the TA does not allow it because of a different PNR, ask for the duty manager and they will approve it.
Apr 19, 2010, 4:09 am
#205
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: GCM
Programs: SPG Plat AA EXP 2.5MM
Posts: 219
First time through DEL
I have been re-routed from HKG to BKK to DEL on CX then on to ORD on AA and home to GCM after being stuck for a few days.
A few questions:
Do I have to pick-up my bags in DEL or will they go right through to GCM?
Do I have to clear immigration in DEL or can I just go in transit?
Any other tips?
Thanks
A few questions:
Do I have to pick-up my bags in DEL or will they go right through to GCM?
Do I have to clear immigration in DEL or can I just go in transit?
Any other tips?
Thanks
Apr 19, 2010, 12:42 pm
#206
Join Date: Jun 2006
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I have been re-routed from HKG to BKK to DEL on CX then on to ORD on AA and home to GCM after being stuck for a few days.
A few questions:
Do I have to pick-up my bags in DEL or will they go right through to GCM?
Do I have to clear immigration in DEL or can I just go in transit?
Any other tips?
Thanks
A few questions:
Do I have to pick-up my bags in DEL or will they go right through to GCM?
Do I have to clear immigration in DEL or can I just go in transit?
Any other tips?
Thanks
Jul 8, 2011, 9:34 pm
#207
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: SF Bay Area
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Posts: 2,701
Does AA have any Hindi-speaking FA's on the DEL flight? Thanks.
Jul 8, 2011, 10:14 pm
#209
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Location: santa monica, ca
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Just a reminder that the Delhi airport is strict on paperwork. They will not let you in the terminal without an printed itin and boarding pass.
Jul 8, 2011, 10:16 pm
#210
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: santa monica, ca
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I need to go back to India again next month and am considering flying from LHR to BLR just to avoid the chaos of DEL. The outbound flight is not a problem.
The DEL domestic to Int'l transfer is a disaster. Last time through DEL, I had a 3 hr connection window and barely made it through the baggage claim, check-in and security. (I would normally fly ORD to DEL as the most direct route.) The flight boarding from DEL to ORD was equally as puzzling as the gate team decided to borad group 6 first. I did speak with AA Customer Service about this choatic boarding process and they saif they'd look in to it.
The DEL domestic to Int'l transfer is a disaster. Last time through DEL, I had a 3 hr connection window and barely made it through the baggage claim, check-in and security. (I would normally fly ORD to DEL as the most direct route.) The flight boarding from DEL to ORD was equally as puzzling as the gate team decided to borad group 6 first. I did speak with AA Customer Service about this choatic boarding process and they saif they'd look in to it.
