bingocallerb22

yes, pax need to collect bags at LIM even though tagged LIM-CUZ (first arrival international port rule)

yes, had the dogs sniffin my bag too... no problem unless they decide they need to pee

yes, they are becoming a bit silly at customs gate now that they have the two sides open

(FT trick: catch the eye of the bored funcionario pretending to look at the scanner screen... I find when he sees a bleary eyed gringo (s)he goes more bleary eyed.)

Remember at other places i.e. BOG, GYE, all bags are screened, no green light lotto.

To the poster, not to worry, a 04:30-05:00 there will be few there and as sleepy as you.

david_33

What bothers me is that the idea of drugs ENTERING Peru would be something like bringing snow to Eskimos. So if they are drug sniffing dogs, someone got a sweetheart contract from the govt. for a service which is absolutely useless.

Villavic

Though cocaine is a peruvian (actually andean) product, it's not the only drug in the world. The point I would agree is that I doubt dogs are trained to detect foreign drugs.

lrluis

I'm doing CUZ-LIM on LAN and LIM-SAL-LAX on Taca with 1 hour and 50 minutes to transfer in Lima. Can anyone comment on whether or not this would be okay?

I'm leaving early in the morning, leaving Cuzco at 7:15am and Lima at 10:40am

Is there usually a lot of fog in Cuzco during October?

Villavic

October is still not full rainy season but maybe the transition period. However rains in the mountains are usually after noon, but in these days of global climate changes you never know. Let's say you will pick your bagagge 30 minutes after arriving, then you will walk to the Taca counter(not far), you'll be there 1h 20minutes before your depart. That's still within the allowed time, but a bit tight.

It is risky anyway. If there is any delay on your CUZ-LIM flight you'll be in trouble, especially because you can't check your bagagge for both flights.

carlosdca

The "too many bags" issue is a real concern at customs.
It is VERY COMMON for people to fly to Miami, go to the outlet mall or discount store and return loaded with brand name clothing, cosmetics, etc. in such large quantities that they can't be considered items for personal use or gifts. In reality, it is merchandise brought in to be sold, to make a profit.
Most people don't declare it. It is called "tax evasion".
Not saying that that was your case, or that they had the right to make you go for further inspection in spite of the green light. But I see why "too many bags" is an issue for customs agents at LIM airport.

I wonder what the dogs are sniffing for for INBOUND pax.
In any case, if there are dogs, I'd bet dogs are very busy sniffing bags of OUTBOUND passengers. Given the time of the day, maybe they found something to do for "Lassie" and sniff your bags while she was on a break

bingocallerb22

A question of probability versus consequence. Measure the consequence, only you can decide if the risk is worth it. My rule of thumb is to be in the city of my international flight the day before. You are talking 2 hours! We are wavelengths apart my friend... but if all flights on time, I concur, you should be OK.

david_33

In an effort to lower prices and offer an alternative to LIM for arriving passengers flying on to other Peru destinations, the airport in Pisco remodeling began yesterday. They will be charging airlines 40% less than LIM tariffs.

http://peru21.pe/economia/nvertiran-...-pisco-2040628

http://elcomercio.pe/economia/146496...ra153-millones

bingocallerb22

Good catch. Probably using the money from cancelling a new international airport in Junin region, away from protesters from Jauja

chinoyon

there is *NO* baggage transfer from a domestic flight to international. All bags coming from a domestic (national) flight has to be collected regardless which international destination someone takes. Bags have to be rechecked in the international carrier. Even though there is an interline agreement, mostly domestic and international flights do not mix. This has been and always been in Lima.

gordo6

Of-course there is. I did such transfer in September and didn't collect my bags in LIM, and I still got them at EZE (my journey was CUZ-LIM-EZE)

bingocallerb22

Hey, welcome to FT chinoyon! Thanks for the post.

Lets be careful because there are now differences between international arrival to domestic connection vs domestic arrival to international connection.

Dieuwer

What differences?

bingocallerb22

Hi! International arrivals require you to pick up your luggage to transefer to domestic flight (though can be tagged through) while domestic flight can be tagged and transferred to international flight without your handling.

zrs70

Resurfacing thread...

I will be flying CUZ-LIM-PTY (Panama City) later this week. I have a two hour Lima connection, and am on two different tickets (domestic on Avianca and International on Copa). Both flights in business.

Any updates on:

1) ability to through check bags
2) necessity of picking up bags in Lima.