Learned my lesson and paid my tuition (missing flight)
Feb 9, 2019, 3:31 pm
#31
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, 2MM
Posts: 1,254
I've been told that when I have a domestic flight connecting to an international segment, the domestic check in and bag drop deadlines apply, although this situation always makes me nervous. I think I tested it a couple times without any bad outcomes.
If this is still correct, it sounds like the OP should have been allowed to check in and check a bag for his/her flight, although it was close. If OP was in line and the problem was not being served quickly enough, it should have been possible for a station manager or similar employee to override the deadline and allow the OP to check in and drop a bag.
If this is still correct, it sounds like the OP should have been allowed to check in and check a bag for his/her flight, although it was close. If OP was in line and the problem was not being served quickly enough, it should have been possible for a station manager or similar employee to override the deadline and allow the OP to check in and drop a bag.
Feb 9, 2019, 3:47 pm
#32
Join Date: May 2006
Location: GA
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Regardless of the luggage cut-off, it's always wise to arrive a bit early for the first leg of an international journey. Because the check-in-agent or GA will need to check your visa, passport, etc to check eligibility for your international destination. Even if all your ducks are in a row, a poorly trained agent (worse at contract outstations that don't deal with this often) can cause a 10-15 minute delay. And if there is a genuine problem, it can take longer.
Feb 9, 2019, 4:40 pm
#33
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,151
In this case, I disagree. Since OP was physically at the airport close to check cutoff (albeit late), I don't see any attempt at hidden city malice. It would seem pretty heavy handed to reissue LAX-PVG given that.
Feb 9, 2019, 8:06 pm
#34
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Location: Earth (non-US)
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Feb 9, 2019, 8:09 pm
#35
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Earth (non-US)
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Also, I think LAX-PVG is typically a lot less than SAN-PVG pricing?
Feb 9, 2019, 9:53 pm
#36
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: HPN, PVG, HLD
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Feb 9, 2019, 9:56 pm
#37
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