Check in early for Qantas at LAX?
Jan 22, 2009, 7:32 am
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Check in early for Qantas at LAX?
How early can we check in for a flight on Qantas from LAX? We would like to arrive early and have a look around LA for 8 hours. The only problem is we have 3 large suitcases and the storage areas are closed.
Please help.....thank you.
Please help.....thank you.
Jan 23, 2009, 10:04 am
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I'm sure that for a few $$ to the bellman at any of the hotels on Century Blvd, you can store your bags whilst you're sightseeing. Re: actual check-in time, I'd suggest just calling Qantas to find out.
Cheers.
Cheers.
Jan 23, 2009, 12:41 pm
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OP, welcome to FlyerTalk!
Since your question is airline-specific, I'm going to move to the airline forum where I think you'll get the best help.
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Since your question is airline-specific, I'm going to move to the airline forum where I think you'll get the best help.
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Jan 23, 2009, 2:20 pm
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This is not the first time I've read this on FT, yet my experience differs. I was unable to check in until 4 hours prior to departure (some TSA rule about baggage screening despite the fact I travel carry on only).
Jan 23, 2009, 4:12 pm
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This Airport guide indicates check-in opens at 2pm for bth TBIT and LAX:Last November I checked in at the T4 AC/QP service desk ~3PM for 11:15pm QF94 out of TBIT that evening. (No checked luggage).
Jan 23, 2009, 7:51 pm
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Bags can be checked only 4 hours prior to flight departure at LAX whenever the TSA security level is at Orange or higher (which is almost always for the past year and forseeable future). Earlier check-in was allowed by QF when it was Yellow, but now they have no choice.
Luggage is a big problem at LAX (as at most US airports) and leaving with the bell desk at any of the airport hotels is one solution. I generally rent a car (often available for under USD 20 per day) which is the best way to store luggage as well as to do some sightseeing in LA (a car is a necessity).
Luggage is a big problem at LAX (as at most US airports) and leaving with the bell desk at any of the airport hotels is one solution. I generally rent a car (often available for under USD 20 per day) which is the best way to store luggage as well as to do some sightseeing in LA (a car is a necessity).
Jul 31, 2015, 2:18 pm
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I had a related question so I revived this old thread. Per Qantas website:
Check-in counters are located in Aisle B of the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Early check-in opens at 4pm for evening Qantas departures. Full-service check-in opens at 6pm.
So if I'm checking luggage at LAX headed to Australia, can I check luggage starting at 4pm or 6pm? And does it matter if I'm in business class? I don't understand what "early" check-in is. Thanks.
Check-in counters are located in Aisle B of the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Early check-in opens at 4pm for evening Qantas departures. Full-service check-in opens at 6pm.
So if I'm checking luggage at LAX headed to Australia, can I check luggage starting at 4pm or 6pm? And does it matter if I'm in business class? I don't understand what "early" check-in is. Thanks.
Jul 31, 2015, 11:41 pm
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Early check-in means no ticketing changes. Full service check-in lets you ticket as well. So 4pm for your case, presuming normal activity. Class of service makes no difference, but CL/P1 status does allow for concierge service which has different hours and capabilities
Feb 7, 2017, 6:22 pm
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Check-in now opens only at 6pm
I'm posting in this old thread, because this thread currently comes up in the top 5 results in a Google search for "Qantas early check-in LAX."
I am currently (5pm on 7 Feb 2017) in TBIT at LAX (heading to MEL) and have been told by a rep who just showed up for work that they cannot check me in yet for any Qantas flight.
I've done the early check-in before at 4pm and was expecting to be able to do that again today. (I have one bag I need to check.) Unfortunately, they no longer do that, and the earliest they can check anyone in (or process a bag drop, in my case) is at 6pm. Class/status makes no difference, as there is simply nobody at any of the counters before 6pm.
Hope this info helps other travelers!
I am currently (5pm on 7 Feb 2017) in TBIT at LAX (heading to MEL) and have been told by a rep who just showed up for work that they cannot check me in yet for any Qantas flight.
I've done the early check-in before at 4pm and was expecting to be able to do that again today. (I have one bag I need to check.) Unfortunately, they no longer do that, and the earliest they can check anyone in (or process a bag drop, in my case) is at 6pm. Class/status makes no difference, as there is simply nobody at any of the counters before 6pm.
Hope this info helps other travelers!
Last edited by DavidGC; Feb 7, 2017 at 6:25 pm Reason: Adding info
Feb 8, 2017, 3:55 pm
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Check-in opens at 6am for flights to New York (JFK), and at 6pm for evening departures to Australia. Check-in closes one hour prior to the scheduled departure time for each flight.