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boybi Nov 28, 2022 5:22 am

Can’t book flights to Lima using CX website?
 
I can see from skyscanner and google flights that it is possible to fly CX and Latam to Lima. And I think CX also have codeshare with Latam. But why can’t I book using CX site?

Is there a way to book this itinerary so it will be in one PNR?

If I book them separately​​​​​, CX (HKG-LAX), LA (LAX-LIM), can I check through my bags to LIM?

percysmith Nov 28, 2022 7:32 am

There should be nothing against a travel agent booking two carriers that will interline to each other on one ticket. You just don't have that much rights on the first carrier (CX) if you book the second on its own code.

But as a general observation - and I'm glad to be corrected - there is no through checking thru the US (some exception for MIA pre-pandemic but not aware for LAX).

tentseller Nov 28, 2022 2:12 pm


Originally Posted by percysmith (Post 34790149)
There should be nothing against a travel agent booking two carriers that will interline to each other on one ticket. You just don't have that much rights on the first carrier (CX) if you book the second on its own code.

But as a general observation - and I'm glad to be corrected - there is no through checking thru the US (some exception for MIA pre-pandemic but not aware for LAX).

ITI, international in and out baggage transfer is available but only through two flights of the same operating carrier.

HarbourGent Nov 28, 2022 9:53 pm


Originally Posted by percysmith (Post 34790149)
There should be nothing against a travel agent booking two carriers that will interline to each other on one ticket. You just don't have that much rights on the first carrier (CX) if you book the second on its own code.

But as a general observation - and I'm glad to be corrected - there is no through checking thru the US (some exception for MIA pre-pandemic but not aware for LAX).

Houston is an exception, at least on UA/NH. Though as one still needs to go and clear customers, the benefit of through checking is reduced.

boybi Nov 29, 2022 12:14 am


Originally Posted by percysmith (Post 34790149)
There should be nothing against a travel agent booking two carriers that will interline to each other on one ticket. You just don't have that much rights on the first carrier (CX) if you book the second on its own code.

But as a general observation - and I'm glad to be corrected - there is no through checking thru the US (some exception for MIA pre-pandemic but not aware for LAX).

I am hoping to not use a travel agent. Maybe an online travel agency? Any recommendations?

percysmith Nov 29, 2022 9:22 am

By travel agents I include Online Travel Agents who are willing to sell you a ticket on Skyscanner; however you're likely to have to pick up luggage.

ernestnywang Dec 3, 2022 7:31 am


Originally Posted by boybi (Post 34789916)
I can see from skyscanner and google flights that it is possible to fly CX and Latam to Lima. And I think CX also have codeshare with Latam. But why can’t I book using CX site?

Is there a way to book this itinerary so it will be in one PNR?

If I book them separately​​​​​, CX (HKG-LAX), LA (LAX-LIM), can I check through my bags to LIM?

Definitely possible to book together, if not on CX's website, through OTA or traditional TA. You can see a sample itinerary below (not the cheapest possible date). Besides CX + LA/LP, the fare also allows you to use AA via MIA and CM via PTY.

Code:

--- MSC SFP ---
RP/RMQW136PA/
  1  CX 872 S 04MAR 6 HKGSFO DK1  0055 2110  03MAR  E  0 77W BD
    SEE RTSVC
  2  AA2055 S 04MAR 6*SFOMIA DK1  0755 1613  04MAR  E  0 7M8 F
    503 12 18 22 23 26 27 28 31
    SEE RTSVC
  3  AA 385 S 04MAR 6*MIALIM DK1  2018 0205  05MAR  E  0 32Q D
    503 12 18 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 31
    SEE RTSVC
  4  LA2690 L 22MAR 3 LIMJFK DK1  0030 0920  22MAR  E  0 763 DB
    010 DL 6059
    127 LATAM AIRLINES PERU
    OPERATED BY SUBSIDIARY/FRANCHISE
    SEE RTSVC
  5  CX 831 L 22MAR 3 JFKHKG DK1  1450 1905  23MAR  E  0 359 DL
    SEE RTSVC
  6 RM NOTIFY PASSENGER PRIOR TO TICKET PURCHASE & CHECK-IN:
      FEDERAL LAWS FORBID THE CARRIAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -
      GGAMAUSHAZ/S1-5
>
fxr/r,fc-hkd
FXR/R,FC-HKD

01 P1
NO REBOOKING REQUIRED FOR LOWEST AVAILABLE FARE
LAST TKT DTE 04MAR23 - DATE OF ORIGIN
------------------------------------------------------------
    AL FLGT  BK T DATE  TIME  FARE BASIS      NVB  NVA  BG
 HKG
XSFO CX  872 S  S 04MAR 0055  ST21WWAR        04MAR04MAR 1P
XMIA AA  2055 S  S 04MAR 0755  ST21WWAR        04MAR04MAR 1P
 LIM AA  385 S  S 04MAR 2018  ST21WWAR        04MAR04MAR 1P
XNYC LA  2690 L  L 22MAR 0030  LT21WWAR        22MAR22MAR 1P
 HKG CX  831 L  L 22MAR 1450  LT21WWAR        22MAR22MAR 1P

HKD    16930      04MAR23HKG CX X/SFO AA X/MIA AA LIM935.03
                  LA X/NYC CX HKG1221.66NUC2156.69END ROE
HKD    2252-YR  7.849939
HKD      160-G3  XT HKD 120-HK HKD 55-I5 HKD 88-AY HKD 60
HKD      933-XT  -XA HKD 110-XY HKD 102-YC HKD 117-DY HKD
HKD    20275      246-HW HKD 35-XF JFK4.50
FARE FAMILIES:    (ENTER FQFn FOR DETAILS, FXY FOR UPSELL)
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CX will through-check your bag across separate tickets to LA, but not sure about vice versa.


Originally Posted by percysmith (Post 34790149)
There should be nothing against a travel agent booking two carriers that will interline to each other on one ticket. You just don't have that much rights on the first carrier (CX) if you book the second on its own code.

But as a general observation - and I'm glad to be corrected - there is no through checking thru the US (some exception for MIA pre-pandemic but not aware for LAX).

I think being able to use the bag redrop facility immediately after customs is still a great convenience, as opposed to having to go to LA's counter in the departure area to check in, for example.

boybi Dec 7, 2022 12:03 am

I just booked through a travel agent. CX-LA. But noticed that CX and LA flights have different booking reference numbers. Is this normal?

Also, if my CX flight gets delayed or cancelled, which airline will rebook my connecting flight? Is this at no cost to me?

ernestnywang Dec 7, 2022 1:03 am


Originally Posted by boybi (Post 34813417)
I just booked through a travel agent. CX-LA. But noticed that CX and LA flights have different booking reference numbers. Is this normal?

Also, if my CX flight gets delayed or cancelled, which airline will rebook my connecting flight? Is this at no cost to me?

CX uses Amadeus while LA uses Sabre. It is natural they have different record locators.
Assuming the travel agent booked everything in 1 PNR, CX will be responsible to rebook you to the next available flight at no cost to you if the misconnection is due to delay of its incoming flight.


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