Get the boarding pass the day before my flight at the checkin counter
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Get the boarding pass the day before my flight at the checkin counter
I will flying out of a regional airport in a few weeks, the itinerary is XXX-EWR-NRT and a separated ticket NRT-GUM, all on UA. I am not eligible to enter Japan, so it's impossible for me to check in online and get boarding pass. I am little bit nervous that the checkin agent may give me hard time to checkin, since my XXX-EWR flight is very early in the morning, I don't want to risk argue with UA agent and miss my flight, is it possible I can visit the checkin counter the day before (and within 24 hours) and get my boarding passes? Any similar experience?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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I will flying out of a regional airport in a few weeks, the itinerary is XXX-EWR-NRT and a separated ticket NRT-GUM, all on UA. I am not eligible to enter Japan, so it's impossible for me to check in online and get boarding pass. I am little bit nervous that the checkin agent may give me hard time to checkin, since my XXX-EWR flight is very early in the morning, I don't want to risk argue with UA agent and miss my flight, is it possible I can visit the checkin counter the day before (and within 24 hours) and get my boarding passes? Any similar experience?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
I would bet they will want you to have entry documentation for Japan, based on you ending your travel there (according to your first ticket).
Agree you would be wise to get hopefully get checked-in and boarding passes in hand the day before. Worth a trip to the airport.
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Do I need to submit covid test for US-NRT-GUM on separated tickets
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In the past, I’ve called and had CSRs link the record locators for separate trips as it helps with checkin and baggage routing etc. I don’t know though if such a nested trip runs you afoul of any UA fare rules.
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The reservations on separate PNRs arent linked (ie integrated) when combined - the extra steps an agent has to do remains the same. Think of making a PB&J sandwich - one might take jelly out of fridge and peanut butter out of pantry and put both of them on the counter together. Thats what UA is doing with separate reservations. UA hasnt made a sandwich by putting the ingredients together on the counter.
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Thanks, I will call in advance to see what they can do. And I will make sure to show the checkin agent both reservations at the same time hope he/she can understand I am flying into GUM with a connection in NRT.
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Agree that the trip to airport is worthwhile.
Good luck.
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I will flying out of a regional airport in a few weeks, the itinerary is XXX-EWR-NRT and a separated ticket NRT-GUM, all on UA. I am not eligible to enter Japan, so it's impossible for me to check in online and get boarding pass. I am little bit nervous that the checkin agent may give me hard time to checkin, since my XXX-EWR flight is very early in the morning, I don't want to risk argue with UA agent and miss my flight, is it possible I can visit the checkin counter the day before (and within 24 hours) and get my boarding passes? Any similar experience?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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Actuallly can be a bit harder UA-UA vs UA-partner
Checking baggage through on separate UA operated reservations...
Checking baggage through on separate UA operated reservations...
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Not related to the original question of checking in the day before, but itinerary wise, what happens if OP's EWR-NRT flight is late and he misses his NRT-GUM flight? Since there is only one flight NRT-GUM, I'm assuming OP would be spending the night in the connections area of the terminal.
Back to the original question, I add that checking in at the airport the day before is a good idea. Also, on departure day I would get to the original airport early as well.
Back to the original question, I add that checking in at the airport the day before is a good idea. Also, on departure day I would get to the original airport early as well.
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lol you'll be fine I've been doing the same thing the past few months. Go early and go straight to an agent who can assist with checking you in all the way to GUM; don't use the kiosk. It will take a little more effort on their part, but not much. In fact you will not be able to board your EWR-NRT flight with out the UA Rep verifying youre all "documents cleared" in NRT - in your case which will be your NRT-GUM flight. When you land in NRT, stay seated on the plane until the UA NRT Agents call for all transit passengers to deplane, and proceed to your next gate, which has been number 33 as of late. Enjoy and safe travels.
ETA - if the agent at the regional airport is unable to assist you (she should be able to though), go and visit the customer service desk and they can assist.
UA in NRT has purposely held UA 197 a few times already in January for "Transit" passengers. I guess UA does not want to deal with stranded transit pax in NRT; better option is to hold UA197 and get them on their way.
ETA - if the agent at the regional airport is unable to assist you (she should be able to though), go and visit the customer service desk and they can assist.
Not related to the original question of checking in the day before, but itinerary wise, what happens if OP's EWR-NRT flight is late and he misses his NRT-GUM flight? Since there is only one flight NRT-GUM, I'm assuming OP would be spending the night in the connections area of the terminal.
Back to the original question, I add that checking in at the airport the day before is a good idea. Also, on departure day I would get to the original airport early as well.
Back to the original question, I add that checking in at the airport the day before is a good idea. Also, on departure day I would get to the original airport early as well.
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Not related to the original question of checking in the day before, but itinerary wise, what happens if OP's EWR-NRT flight is late and he misses his NRT-GUM flight? Since there is only one flight NRT-GUM, I'm assuming OP would be spending the night in the connections area of the terminal.
Back to the original question, I add that checking in at the airport the day before is a good idea. Also, on departure day I would get to the original airport early as well.
Back to the original question, I add that checking in at the airport the day before is a good idea. Also, on departure day I would get to the original airport early as well.
If not, I assume there is some exception process to quarantine somewhere, thought I doubt it would be very convenient / comfortable.
Haven't heard any reports of it happening to anyone, surprisingly.