MNL Connection CX-TK
Apr 11, 2018 | 8:58 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: HKG, YYZ
Programs: Silly AC E
Posts: 17
MNL Connection CX-TK
Have wondered around the Asia forum for this but figured I should consult with CX experts here:
Thinking about doing HKG-MNL (on CX) then onward to a TK flight out of MNL (separate J ticket) and coming back the same. I will be looking at T3-T1 transfer. Questions:
1) Can I check in luggages all the way through (CX-TK interline in MNL) or they have to be taken out in MNL along with immigration?
2) What is the current traffic situation in MNL? (Heard the airside bus seems reliable and the new elevated HWY has drastically helped traffic congestions). Is 3HR+ still an absolute minimal for transfers at MNL?
Thanks for your help!
Thinking about doing HKG-MNL (on CX) then onward to a TK flight out of MNL (separate J ticket) and coming back the same. I will be looking at T3-T1 transfer. Questions:
1) Can I check in luggages all the way through (CX-TK interline in MNL) or they have to be taken out in MNL along with immigration?
2) What is the current traffic situation in MNL? (Heard the airside bus seems reliable and the new elevated HWY has drastically helped traffic congestions). Is 3HR+ still an absolute minimal for transfers at MNL?
Thanks for your help!
Apr 11, 2018 | 9:30 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: MNL
Programs: CX MPO DM, Le Club Accor Platinum, World of Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 2,287
Have wondered around the Asia forum for this but figured I should consult with CX experts here:
Thinking about doing HKG-MNL (on CX) then onward to a TK flight out of MNL (separate J ticket) and coming back the same. I will be looking at T3-T1 transfer. Questions:
1) Can I check in luggages all the way through (CX-TK interline in MNL) or they have to be taken out in MNL along with immigration?
2) What is the current traffic situation in MNL? (Heard the airside bus seems reliable and the new elevated HWY has drastically helped traffic congestions). Is 3HR+ still an absolute minimal for transfers at MNL?
Thanks for your help!
Thinking about doing HKG-MNL (on CX) then onward to a TK flight out of MNL (separate J ticket) and coming back the same. I will be looking at T3-T1 transfer. Questions:
1) Can I check in luggages all the way through (CX-TK interline in MNL) or they have to be taken out in MNL along with immigration?
2) What is the current traffic situation in MNL? (Heard the airside bus seems reliable and the new elevated HWY has drastically helped traffic congestions). Is 3HR+ still an absolute minimal for transfers at MNL?
Thanks for your help!
Apr 12, 2018 | 12:00 am
#3
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Makati City, Philippines
Programs: Delta Skymiles DM, CX GO, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 1,363
Have wondered around the Asia forum for this but figured I should consult with CX experts here:
Thinking about doing HKG-MNL (on CX) then onward to a TK flight out of MNL (separate J ticket) and coming back the same. I will be looking at T3-T1 transfer. Questions:
1) Can I check in luggages all the way through (CX-TK interline in MNL) or they have to be taken out in MNL along with immigration?
2) What is the current traffic situation in MNL? (Heard the airside bus seems reliable and the new elevated HWY has drastically helped traffic congestions). Is 3HR+ still an absolute minimal for transfers at MNL?
Thanks for your help!
Thinking about doing HKG-MNL (on CX) then onward to a TK flight out of MNL (separate J ticket) and coming back the same. I will be looking at T3-T1 transfer. Questions:
1) Can I check in luggages all the way through (CX-TK interline in MNL) or they have to be taken out in MNL along with immigration?
2) What is the current traffic situation in MNL? (Heard the airside bus seems reliable and the new elevated HWY has drastically helped traffic congestions). Is 3HR+ still an absolute minimal for transfers at MNL?
Thanks for your help!
As for the luggage, I'm uncertain, if CX checks it all the way through then there should be no need to collect in MNL.
Apr 12, 2018 | 1:22 am
#6
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Philippines
Programs: MPC Gold
Posts: 167
Have wondered around the Asia forum for this but figured I should consult with CX experts here:
Thinking about doing HKG-MNL (on CX) then onward to a TK flight out of MNL (separate J ticket) and coming back the same. I will be looking at T3-T1 transfer. Questions:
1) Can I check in luggages all the way through (CX-TK interline in MNL) or they have to be taken out in MNL along with immigration?
2) What is the current traffic situation in MNL? (Heard the airside bus seems reliable and the new elevated HWY has drastically helped traffic congestions). Is 3HR+ still an absolute minimal for transfers at MNL?
Thanks for your help!
Thinking about doing HKG-MNL (on CX) then onward to a TK flight out of MNL (separate J ticket) and coming back the same. I will be looking at T3-T1 transfer. Questions:
1) Can I check in luggages all the way through (CX-TK interline in MNL) or they have to be taken out in MNL along with immigration?
2) What is the current traffic situation in MNL? (Heard the airside bus seems reliable and the new elevated HWY has drastically helped traffic congestions). Is 3HR+ still an absolute minimal for transfers at MNL?
Thanks for your help!
2.) 3 hours is more than enough transferring from Terminal 3 (CX) to Terminal 1 (TK). The elevated highway really made moving between terminals and into the city much faster.
Apr 12, 2018 | 2:58 am
#7
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Singapore
Programs: Cathay, KrisFlyer, Hyatt, Hilton, Bonvoy
Posts: 1,161
Just be forewarned that you need to clear immigrations and customs and get onto a bus/cab to make the transit. Also, MNL is notorious for holding. I have had on time arrivals and held up to ETA +50, so get yourself enough buffer.
Apr 12, 2018 | 3:22 am
#8
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TPE / HSZ
Programs: CX GO (=SPH), IHG Diamond Amb, Hertz 5*, Accor, Hilton, National
Posts: 7,243
Not sure if TK does it, though.
Code:
W/*CX*TK
CX-160 CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS/CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS LTD
MAY ISSUE TICKETS INCLUDING
TK-235 TURKISH AIRLINES/TURKISH AIRLINES INC
MAY CHECK BAGGAGE TO
TK
Apr 13, 2018 | 3:23 am
#10
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Philippines
Programs: MPC Gold
Posts: 167
CX and TK have interline agreement and the CX policy is to check through whenever possible. I don't know the particular situation at MNL but I don't think transferring between different terminals preclude baggage through-check (or else many through-check would not have been possible).
Not sure if TK does it, though.
Not sure if TK does it, though.
Code:
W/*CX*TK CX-160 CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS/CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS LTD MAY ISSUE TICKETS INCLUDING TK-235 TURKISH AIRLINES/TURKISH AIRLINES INC MAY CHECK BAGGAGE TO TK