Boarding pass for UA-AF connection
May 21, 2024, 5:29 pm
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Boarding pass for UA-AF connection not available?
Hi, I am not a United regular, so maybe this is a dumb question. I have a connecting flight UA to AF (LX code share). Trying to checkin now, and I can get boarding passes for the UA leg but getting the error message below for the 2nd boarding pass. Is there a workaround for this or do I really need to chase down a boarding pass during the connection?
Our system was not able to process the boarding pass for your connecting flight at this time. You may need to contact the operating airline at the connection city for your boarding pass.
Our system was not able to process the boarding pass for your connecting flight at this time. You may need to contact the operating airline at the connection city for your boarding pass.
Last edited by Mr. BoH; May 21, 2024 at 5:40 pm
May 21, 2024, 5:34 pm
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Hi, I am not a United regular, so maybe this is a dumb question. I have a connecting flight UA to AF (LX code share). Trying to checkin now, and I can get boarding passes for the UA leg but getting the error message below for the 2nd boarding pass. Is there a workaround for this or do I really need to chase down a boarding pass during the connection?
Our system was not able to process the boarding pass for your connecting flight at this time. You may need to contact the operating airline at the connection city for your boarding pass.
Our system was not able to process the boarding pass for your connecting flight at this time. You may need to contact the operating airline at the connection city for your boarding pass.
May 21, 2024, 5:38 pm
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Hi, I am not a United regular, so maybe this is a dumb question. I have a connecting flight UA to AF (LX code share). Trying to checkin now, and I can get boarding passes for the UA leg but getting the error message below for the 2nd boarding pass. Is there a workaround for this or do I really need to chase down a boarding pass during the connection?
Last edited by jsloan; May 21, 2024 at 5:52 pm Reason: repaired quote
May 21, 2024, 5:44 pm
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That is what it is telling me to do. Just worried about if timing gets tight (only a 1:10 connection). In all my years of flying, I dont think I have ever left without a BP for the connecting flight in hand.
May 21, 2024, 5:49 pm
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Do you have an AF PNR - if so perhaps you can use that to check in for the flight using their app / website? IME when connecting from UA to other non *A airlines getting a BP in advance can be challenging -- Ive had good luck checking in once the original UA flight has been boarded and the fight coupon is marked as used -- same thing with the reverse.... This was typical when I would fly from GRZ to FRA to EWR -- I couldn't get my UA BP until the first flight from GRZ had begun.... It was stressful but always worked out.....
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May 21, 2024, 5:55 pm
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Do you have an AF PNR - if so perhaps you can use that to check in for the flight using their app / website? IME when connecting from UA to other non *A airlines getting a BP in advance can be challenging -- Ive had good luck checking in once the original UA flight has been boarded and the fight coupon is marked as used
May 21, 2024, 6:25 pm
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May 21, 2024, 6:28 pm
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May 21, 2024, 6:54 pm
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I dont see a 2nd PNR anywhere. I entered the only PNR I have into the AF app, and it does recognize it. It wont let me check in, although perhaps that is because I am not T-24 from the 2nd flight yet?
May 21, 2024, 6:57 pm
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IME in situations like this the second airline does not let you check in until they know you are on the first flight... The fact that AF recognizes the UA PNR is good - once you've boarded the UA flight / in-flight try to check in via the AF app... In the case of UA -- that's when my UA BP would show up automatically -- not sure how it works with AF
May 21, 2024, 9:11 pm
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You can call AF and give them the 016 ticket number to get the AF PNR.
Record Locator/ PNR of Star Partners on UA purchased Itineraries
May 22, 2024, 5:09 am
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Looking at your itin it appears just below the UA PNR. If it does not appear it may nbe because AF is not *A partner.
You can call AF and give them the 016 ticket number to get the AF PNR.
Record Locator/ PNR of Star Partners on UA purchased Itineraries
You can call AF and give them the 016 ticket number to get the AF PNR.
Record Locator/ PNR of Star Partners on UA purchased Itineraries
Now within T-24 for 2nd flight and AF app just says online checkin unavailable. I will try again after boarding first flight.
I am sure it will all work out if flight is on time, I just find it odd that in this day and age it doesnt work more seamlessly, even for a non *A carrier.
May 22, 2024, 5:53 am
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Just one PNR. Based on that link, one PNR is the way if carrier uses Amadeus, which I think AF does. The fact that looking up the PNR on the AF app found the record suggests this is correct.
Now within T-24 for 2nd flight and AF app just says online checkin unavailable. I will try again after boarding first flight.
I am sure it will all work out if flight is on time, I just find it odd that in this day and age it doesnt work more seamlessly, even for a non *A carrier.
Now within T-24 for 2nd flight and AF app just says online checkin unavailable. I will try again after boarding first flight.
I am sure it will all work out if flight is on time, I just find it odd that in this day and age it doesnt work more seamlessly, even for a non *A carrier.
May 22, 2024, 6:40 am
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Only 1 hour 10 minutes for your connection? If you're arriving CDG, you have a Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 connection, and if your connecting flight is within the EU, you'll have to clear immigration and customs. I hope you have a backup planned if you miss the connection. And make sure the UA agent tags your checked bag to your final destination. There won't be time to get it at baggage claim in CDG and recheck it.