DTW to NRT to CNS
Feb 23, 2003 | 8:12 am
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DTW to NRT to CNS
Having never traveled to Australia through Japan before I'm in need of a quick answer to the following question. Flying NW to NRT, then connecting with Qantas from NRT to CNS. Can I have my luggage checked through to CNS or do I have to pick up luggage in NRT?
Feb 23, 2003 | 8:19 am
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It can be checked through provided that the maximum connection time isn't exceeded (24 hours at NRT, so you can't stop for a few days in Tokyo and leave your baggage checked in). Most airlines interline -- you've been flying Southwest too much to think that it can't be checked through.
Feb 23, 2003 | 11:28 am
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Narita airport has a thorough English language website, and if you are going to overnight in the town of Narita, Mike Newman's guide to Narita is very helpful. Both can be readily found by web searches.
Feb 23, 2003 | 11:01 pm
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It's a bit strange that Mike Newman's site was unavailable, but it seems to be back up now. The link is http://net.saipan.com/personal/mike_...ta/narita.html
Seven hours is enough to get into Narita and back, although you'll have to wait in possibly 4 lines (immigration, customs, check-in, and departure immigration). It's best if you're elite on the carrier you're flying and don't need to wait in a long check-in line. No one takes dollars; get Yen. You can change any excess back again on your return to the airport.
If you're dead tired, you can take a nap in a day room at the airport instead. If not, be adventurous, explore!!
Seven hours is enough to get into Narita and back, although you'll have to wait in possibly 4 lines (immigration, customs, check-in, and departure immigration). It's best if you're elite on the carrier you're flying and don't need to wait in a long check-in line. No one takes dollars; get Yen. You can change any excess back again on your return to the airport.
If you're dead tired, you can take a nap in a day room at the airport instead. If not, be adventurous, explore!!