Does codeshare luggage always get checked through?
Sep 11, 2015 | 6:26 pm
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Does codeshare luggage always get checked through?
We have a rt international flight where there is one layover each way. At origin will we be able to have our luggage checked through each way? What makes me nervous is there is only a 2 hour layover each way and two different airlines each way. How does this exactly work? Should we have any concerns?
Sep 11, 2015 | 7:54 pm
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Sep 12, 2015 | 7:38 am
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A two hour layover should be more than sufficient. If you were talking an hour, it would be time to worry.
However, any chance you can rethink that luggage and just do carry-on? It saves you time not having to wait for the luggage at each end.
Romelle
However, any chance you can rethink that luggage and just do carry-on? It saves you time not having to wait for the luggage at each end.
Romelle
Sep 14, 2015 | 12:16 pm
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The most important question here is whether the two operating airlines have a baggage interline agreement. Given that all three airlines involved are major airlines that have been around for a while, I'd be very confident that both Copa and Avianca have interline agreements with UA.
That said, my confidence is worth no more than you paid for it, perhaps less. The best way to find out is to ask Copa and Avianca. (I suggest that because it can be hard to get through to anyone at UA who knows anything, though if you do reach such a person he or she could then answer both parts of the question.)
That said, my confidence is worth no more than you paid for it, perhaps less. The best way to find out is to ask Copa and Avianca. (I suggest that because it can be hard to get through to anyone at UA who knows anything, though if you do reach such a person he or she could then answer both parts of the question.)
Sep 16, 2015 | 1:55 am
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As all airlines listed are part of the Star Alliance, they should be interlined so that your bags will transfer without an issue. The only problem I can see is if you need to clear customs in Panama or Colombia and claim your bags and recheck them before boarding like here in the US even though you are just transiting the airport.
