Best way from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Oct 16, 2022, 7:48 am
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It depends on how long the layover is. If it is under 12 hours, then it should be checked through. If over, UA policy is to short check it and you'll need to retrieve it, see Overnight, long layover/connection check through baggage question (consolidated)
ETA: I just remembered that I had an overnight layover in DFW last year, and through checking was not an option (I was coming FROM China though, so I had to claim my bag; the bag drop was closed for the night).
Last edited by moondog; Oct 16, 2022 at 8:02 am
Oct 22, 2022, 12:25 am
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Alas I erred big time. The Sfo hyatt is next to the International terminal. It’s not in domestic. I’m very sorry. I was at Sfo on Saturday to fetch my spouse and noticed my huge error.
Oct 22, 2022, 10:29 am
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No worries. It looks like I'm leaning towards LA to Japan first, then to Taiwan, then to Shanghai. Japan is just for fun. Taiwan is for fun, and it's easier getting tickets from Taiwan. I'll be spending a number of days in Japan and Taiwan.
