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localkinegrindz Dec 28, 2017 8:12 pm
Connecting at LAX to SQ7 from either DL or UA
 
Am looking to book a one way SFO-LAX to connect to my existing LAX-ICN-SIN booking in J.

Any preference on either DL or UA for SFO-LAX to ensure a smoother connection? I think both will interline my bags no issue on two separate tickets. Wanted to get thoughts on this given the recent DL terminal change at LAX and overall length of security likes there. Thanks!

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Kacee Dec 28, 2017 11:11 pm
You can walk airside from the UA gates at T7. Takes about 20 minutes. DL gates are closer, but you have to take an airside shuttle.

DL is more reliable and less likely to delay (and doesn't have the gate shortage at LAX that UA does). That said, SFO-LAX connecting to international on separate tix can be a total cluster on any airline if you have ATC at SFO. The minimum safe connect time IMO is 3 hours. Longer is better.

Are you sure DL will interline on separate tix?

Mlee888 Dec 30, 2017 3:25 am
Originally Posted by localkinegrindz (Post 29225306)
Am looking to book a one way SFO-LAX to connect to my existing LAX-ICN-SIN booking in J.

Any preference on either DL or UA for SFO-LAX to ensure a smoother connection? I think both will interline my bags no issue on two separate tickets. Wanted to get thoughts on this given the recent DL terminal change at LAX and overall length of security likes there. Thanks!

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I do this often. Both are 10 min walk from their terminals to Tom Bradley. Never interlined baggage myself, always collected it and stuck more stuff in upon arrival at LAX.

I’ve left 4 hours between arrival from domestic to SQ flight.

MegatopLover Jan 1, 2018 7:55 am
I don’t think DL will interline bags on separate tix. Pretty sure they won’t. Better check.

nanyang Jan 2, 2018 3:31 am
UA interline to SQ is not guaranteed either. Been both successful and unsuccessful in the past. Might depend on the phase of the moon.

wpcoe Jan 6, 2018 6:46 am
Originally Posted by nanyang (Post 29238940)
UA interline to SQ is not guaranteed either. Been both successful and unsuccessful in the past. Might depend on the phase of the moon.
Granted, nothing in life is guaranteed but United policy indicates they will interline bags to SQ, even when on separate ticket:

You'll need to claim and re-check baggage if you are:
  • Making a voluntary stopover
  • Making a connection that involves an overnight stay
  • Connecting to an itinerary booked on a separate ticket that doesn't include a Star Alliance partner airline
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