TPE transit
Dec 13, 2023 | 8:30 pm
#16
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Not exactly, but here are some recent data points.
- JX->BR connection, JX at LAX checked bag all the way thru. Ask CI if they have interline agreement with BR to check bag thru to final dest.
- Personal experience (Nov 2023): USA-TPE, TPE-Asia connection with JX (arriving T2, connecting to T1) does not require transit security, so you're airside the whole time. I assume same is true for any such connection regardless of operating airlines. Of course, you need to have connecting ticket; I'm unsure if there's airside transfer counter to get the ticket.
Dec 14, 2023 | 11:37 am
#17
Join Date: Oct 2017
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I mainly worry about the SFO staff checking it through.. I may just roll the dice and maybe book a refundable flight later in the day just in case
Dec 14, 2023 | 9:24 pm
#18
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My inbound flight was on BR to TPE and they did change my flight and my bags to TG out of TPE as it was an IROPS.
Feb 5, 2024 | 7:18 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2023
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Hi I have similar situation like OP, but there's 3 leg of my flight
CGK-HKG (CX798) (Combine ticket with CX408)
HKG-TPE (CX408) (Combine ticket with CX798)
then
TPE-NRT (JX800) (Separate ticket)
So it will left me with 2 options, right?
1. Request at CGK while check-in to tag thru my luggage at NRT. (It's possible? I mean is that possible procedure or it's depends on knowledge and willingness of the agent?)
2. Request Starlux at transfer-desk TPE to get my luggage from CX408 previously, and tag it to NRT
Thank you in advance
CGK-HKG (CX798) (Combine ticket with CX408)
HKG-TPE (CX408) (Combine ticket with CX798)
then
TPE-NRT (JX800) (Separate ticket)
So it will left me with 2 options, right?
1. Request at CGK while check-in to tag thru my luggage at NRT. (It's possible? I mean is that possible procedure or it's depends on knowledge and willingness of the agent?)
2. Request Starlux at transfer-desk TPE to get my luggage from CX408 previously, and tag it to NRT
Thank you in advance
Feb 7, 2024 | 7:03 am
#21
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Feb 13, 2024 | 5:29 pm
#22
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Is it only inbound passengers from US-flights that do not need to reclear security to transit at TPE?
I seem to remember coming from Paris and needing to reclear security before getting to my connecting flight.
I seem to remember coming from Paris and needing to reclear security before getting to my connecting flight.
Feb 16, 2024 | 7:27 am
#23
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The US screening meets Taiwan's requirements to avoid rescreening of transit passengers. Taiwan approves streamlining US transit passengers . I have not read of any other country meeting these requirements.
Feb 8, 2025 | 8:22 am
#24
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Flying to SEA to MNL on 2 separate tickets, stopover in TPE T2, inbound on DL J (Delta One) class, outbound on PAL J, assuming both flights are on time, I only have 1:50hrs between arrival and departure, due to the first segment being an award tickets, and the second a revenue ticket, cant combine, therefore cant check-in bags to final destination.
Can I pick up bags and drop off at PAL counter without leaving transit area? If not possible, how easy and time consuming is to get through customs, drop bags at PAL counter and and get through security again, and still make it to my flight. Thanks
Can I pick up bags and drop off at PAL counter without leaving transit area? If not possible, how easy and time consuming is to get through customs, drop bags at PAL counter and and get through security again, and still make it to my flight. Thanks
Feb 8, 2025 | 2:01 pm
#25
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Flying to SEA to MNL on 2 separate tickets, stopover in TPE T2, inbound on DL J (Delta One) class, outbound on PAL J, assuming both flights are on time, I only have 1:50hrs between arrival and departure, due to the first segment being an award tickets, and the second a revenue ticket, cant combine, therefore cant check-in bags to final destination.
Can I pick up bags and drop off at PAL counter without leaving transit area? If not possible, how easy and time consuming is to get through customs, drop bags at PAL counter and and get through security again, and still make it to my flight. Thanks
Can I pick up bags and drop off at PAL counter without leaving transit area? If not possible, how easy and time consuming is to get through customs, drop bags at PAL counter and and get through security again, and still make it to my flight. Thanks
Your connection time will be somewhat tight to pull this off, but doable. Just make sure youre admissible into Taiwan, they wont let you in just to recheck a bag if you otherwise need a visa.
Feb 9, 2025 | 5:00 am
#27
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I dont recall there being a transit desk, so youll most likely need to 1. Be admissible into Taiwan 2. Clear immigration and customs 3. Go to the departures level to check in for your second flight and check your bag 4. Clear security and exit immigration
Your connection time will be somewhat tight to pull this off, but doable. Just make sure youre admissible into Taiwan, they wont let you in just to recheck a bag if you otherwise need a visa.
Your connection time will be somewhat tight to pull this off, but doable. Just make sure youre admissible into Taiwan, they wont let you in just to recheck a bag if you otherwise need a visa.
Thank you bocastephen for detailed info, wont need visa, but looks like I would need to fill an immigration arrival card form online.
Feb 9, 2025 | 5:06 am
#28
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thanks again.
Feb 14, 2025 | 7:41 pm
#29
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Is one able to clear immigration at either terminal upon arrival? I have a hand bag only self transfer between DL (arriving T2 from SEA at 9:05pm) and HB (departing T1 to HKG at 11:30pm). Not sure if I will be able to online check in before on the TPE-HKG segments, and if Greater Bay Airline have a transfer desk at TPE. So might have to clear immigration, and would be easier if I could clear it at T1 in order to avoid landslide transfer between terminals.
If I need to transfer landslide T2-T1, how is that transfer?
If I need to transfer landslide T2-T1, how is that transfer?