Jun 12, 2016, 10:18 pm
Last edit by: Calchas
As of 1 January 2017, CX will interline on separate tickets to their airline partners once again.
to 31 Dec 2016 CX Agents' advisory http://www.cxagents.com/cxa/gc/en_HK/ln2
from 1 Jan 2017 http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_H...e-tickets.html
Ausbt article: http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacif...-baggage-rules
http://www.ausbt.com.au/did-oneworld...of-a-nightmare
http://www.ausbt.com.au/oneworld-air...ecting-flights
AA: will not check through separate PNRs (own or partner) https://ssc.aa.com/prmportal_enu/Age...%20Tickets.pdf
MH: still check through two PNRs (own or partner)
CX/KA: check through CX/KA separate PNRs. Will resume checking through to partners starting 1 Jan 2017 http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_H...e-tickets.html
JL: Will through check. http://www.jal.co.jp/en/info/inter/161003.html
QR: will check through separate PNRs (own or partner) from 01 MAR. https://www.ausbt.com.au/qatar-airways-ditches-oneworld-s-restrictive-baggage-rules
QF: Will check through QF to QF separate PNRs, will not check through partner separate PNRs (from 1 Sep 2016)
BA: Will not check through partner or other airlines' separate PNRs. WIll not check through BA-BA on seperate PNR's (as of 15 Nov 16)
IB: Will check through IB to IB separate PNRs
LA: will not check through separate PNRs (own or partner)
AY: Will check through AY to AY separate PNRs, will not check through partner separate PNRs
to 31 Dec 2016 CX Agents' advisory http://www.cxagents.com/cxa/gc/en_HK/ln2
from 1 Jan 2017 http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_H...e-tickets.html
Ausbt article: http://www.ausbt.com.au/cathay-pacif...-baggage-rules
http://www.ausbt.com.au/did-oneworld...of-a-nightmare
http://www.ausbt.com.au/oneworld-air...ecting-flights
AA: will not check through separate PNRs (own or partner) https://ssc.aa.com/prmportal_enu/Age...%20Tickets.pdf
MH: still check through two PNRs (own or partner)
CX/KA: check through CX/KA separate PNRs. Will resume checking through to partners starting 1 Jan 2017 http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_H...e-tickets.html
JL: Will through check. http://www.jal.co.jp/en/info/inter/161003.html
QR: will check through separate PNRs (own or partner) from 01 MAR. https://www.ausbt.com.au/qatar-airways-ditches-oneworld-s-restrictive-baggage-rules
QF: Will check through QF to QF separate PNRs, will not check through partner separate PNRs (from 1 Sep 2016)
BA: Will not check through partner or other airlines' separate PNRs. WIll not check through BA-BA on seperate PNR's (as of 15 Nov 16)
IB: Will check through IB to IB separate PNRs
LA: will not check through separate PNRs (own or partner)
AY: Will check through AY to AY separate PNRs, will not check through partner separate PNRs
CX WILL interline to other oneworld airlines if travelling on separate PNRs
Nov 23, 2016, 9:20 pm
#256
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ORD [formerly] + HKG
Programs: CX Diamond, AA exExPlat, BAEC exGold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Starriott Titanium, GE
Posts: 2,966
Also, 840 arrival into JFK T7 is subject to long waiting at CBP (even with GE) so it's a highly YMMV situation I'd say.
Nov 24, 2016, 5:41 am
#257
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 498
Guess I will visit New York
Nov 24, 2016, 6:18 am
#258
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: London
Posts: 17,007
I think there is a fair chance of you missing your onward flight.
Nov 25, 2016, 12:02 am
#260
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX MPC
Posts: 592
Agree it's risky, but certainly not impossible even if you're not Canadian or American (which I'm not). One factor would be whether Cathay gives you an "express connection pass" that allows you to jump the queues at security and passport control in JFK. I was proactively given one of these express passes when I connected between a CX flight and an AA flight on separate tickets earlier this year, with the result that I made it to the gate for my AA flight in Terminal 8 (complete with checked baggage) only 35 minutes after landing at Terminal 7. That was before the change of policy on interlining to other 1W airlines, so presumably they wouldn't give you an express pass for CX-AA on separate tickets now. But since there's been no change of policy as far as interlining between CX flights (and, as pointed out earlier, it's the operating carrier that counts), I don't see why they wouldn't continue to hand out express passes in your case.
Nov 25, 2016, 1:26 am
#261
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
It is below MCT. CX needs not take the risk of checking in the passenger for the second leg.
Nov 25, 2016, 5:24 am
#262
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: CX MPC
Posts: 592
Yes, but since it's on a separate ticket there's nothing to stop you checking in online for the second leg first, printing your boarding pass and then showing it to the check in clerk when you go to the airport to check in for the first leg (on the other ticket). That's what I did, and then they gave me the express connection pass (which just helps you get jump the queues, I don't think it means Cathay accept any liability if you end up missing your connecting flight).
Nov 25, 2016, 6:56 am
#263
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 498
Yes, but since it's on a separate ticket there's nothing to stop you checking in online for the second leg first, printing your boarding pass and then showing it to the check in clerk when you go to the airport to check in for the first leg (on the other ticket). That's what I did, and then they gave me the express connection pass (which just helps you get jump the queues, I don't think it means Cathay accept any liability if you end up missing your connecting flight).
I have 3 bags, so I guess i have no choice but to stay one night at jfk
Nov 25, 2016, 5:41 pm
#264
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: MPC,CA,MU,AF
Posts: 8,171
Yes, but since it's on a separate ticket there's nothing to stop you checking in online for the second leg first, printing your boarding pass and then showing it to the check in clerk when you go to the airport to check in for the first leg (on the other ticket). That's what I did, and then they gave me the express connection pass (which just helps you get jump the queues, I don't think it means Cathay accept any liability if you end up missing your connecting flight).
Dec 2, 2016, 6:13 am
#265
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,542
All - DADHKG on KA, HKGJFK on CX, 5 hr layover, separate PNRs.
Unclear whether DAD will check bags all the way through.
In the event I have to claim/recheck in HKG, does the entire party have to show? We are a party of four, guessing 5-7 bags in total, flying F and J with OWE status for me. I'd much rather send my wife and kids to the Pier (J side, until I arrive to rescue them and bring the clan to F).
My concern is if I show at the ticket counter with 7 bags, they may say something like "everyone in your party has to be here". Which would suck.
Any experience with this?
Unclear whether DAD will check bags all the way through.
In the event I have to claim/recheck in HKG, does the entire party have to show? We are a party of four, guessing 5-7 bags in total, flying F and J with OWE status for me. I'd much rather send my wife and kids to the Pier (J side, until I arrive to rescue them and bring the clan to F).
My concern is if I show at the ticket counter with 7 bags, they may say something like "everyone in your party has to be here". Which would suck.
Any experience with this?
Dec 2, 2016, 6:29 am
#266
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 2,172
All - DADHKG on KA, HKGJFK on CX, 5 hr layover, separate PNRs.
Unclear whether DAD will check bags all the way through.
In the event I have to claim/recheck in HKG, does the entire party have to show? We are a party of four, guessing 5-7 bags in total, flying F and J with OWE status for me. I'd much rather send my wife and kids to the Pier (J side, until I arrive to rescue them and bring the clan to F).
My concern is if I show at the ticket counter with 7 bags, they may say something like "everyone in your party has to be here". Which would suck.
Any experience with this?
Unclear whether DAD will check bags all the way through.
In the event I have to claim/recheck in HKG, does the entire party have to show? We are a party of four, guessing 5-7 bags in total, flying F and J with OWE status for me. I'd much rather send my wife and kids to the Pier (J side, until I arrive to rescue them and bring the clan to F).
My concern is if I show at the ticket counter with 7 bags, they may say something like "everyone in your party has to be here". Which would suck.
Any experience with this?
Dec 2, 2016, 8:49 am
#268
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NYC/SIN
Programs: CX DM, SQ KF
Posts: 2,171
Plan B) turn up at DAD Checkin at opening hour, printout of the relevant info from the cxagents website in hand (been posted on here)
Plan C) you go landslide, party goes to Pier J, both stay in touch over the free HKIA wifi for contingencies, where the landslide F check-In team and the lounge crew can be put in synch...worst case, there's enough time for the party to be escorted landside.
ETA: I have *no* clue where that angry face smiley came from!! Apologies.
Dec 2, 2016, 8:56 am
#269
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,542
Plan A) just ask at DAD (done a few times since policy change, no issue except the one time it took them 5mins to find the onward booking..that was the one time when OLCI did not show up both segments- separate bookings- together)
Plan B) turn up at DAD Checkin at opening hour, printout of the relevant info from the cxagents website in hand (been posted on here)
Plan C) you go landslide, party goes to Pier J, both stay in touch over the free HKIA wifi for contingencies, where the landslide F check-In team and the lounge crew can be put in synch...worst case, there's enough time for the party to be escorted landside.
ETA: I have *no* clue where that angry face smiley came from!! Apologies.
Plan B) turn up at DAD Checkin at opening hour, printout of the relevant info from the cxagents website in hand (been posted on here)
Plan C) you go landslide, party goes to Pier J, both stay in touch over the free HKIA wifi for contingencies, where the landslide F check-In team and the lounge crew can be put in synch...worst case, there's enough time for the party to be escorted landside.
ETA: I have *no* clue where that angry face smiley came from!! Apologies.
Safe travels, and thank you for taking time to respond.
Best, Jamie
Dec 2, 2016, 8:56 am
#270
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 2,172
Plan A) just ask at DAD (done a few times since policy change, no issue except the one time it took them 5mins to find the onward booking..that was the one time when OLCI did not show up both segments- separate bookings- together)
Plan B) turn up at DAD Checkin at opening hour, printout of the relevant info from the cxagents website in hand (been posted on here)
Plan C) you go landslide, party goes to Pier J, both stay in touch over the free HKIA wifi for contingencies, where the landslide F check-In team and the lounge crew can be put in synch...worst case, there's enough time for the party to be escorted landside.
ETA: I have *no* clue where that angry face smiley came from!! Apologies.
Plan B) turn up at DAD Checkin at opening hour, printout of the relevant info from the cxagents website in hand (been posted on here)
Plan C) you go landslide, party goes to Pier J, both stay in touch over the free HKIA wifi for contingencies, where the landslide F check-In team and the lounge crew can be put in synch...worst case, there's enough time for the party to be escorted landside.
ETA: I have *no* clue where that angry face smiley came from!! Apologies.
Thank you as always for your input.