MANFlyer
1h 45min enough for international transfer at LAX?
« Thread started on: Aug 2nd, 2006, 9:25pm »
I am fortunate enough to have managed to avoid the alleged hell hole that is LAX up to now. However, I am looking at a possible routing that would see me arrive on NZ1 from LHR at 1930, and depart on SQ19 at 2115.
So, to you LAX regulars out there. Is it doable, without being too risky ?.
TIA.
1h 45min enough for international transfer at LAX?
« Thread started on: Aug 2nd, 2006, 9:25pm »
I am fortunate enough to have managed to avoid the alleged hell hole that is LAX up to now. However, I am looking at a possible routing that would see me arrive on NZ1 from LHR at 1930, and depart on SQ19 at 2115.
So, to you LAX regulars out there. Is it doable, without being too risky ?.
TIA.
jhm
« Reply #2 on: Aug 2nd, 2006, 10:24pm »
I have a 2:15 connection from SQ NRT-LAX to AC LAX-YVR which I had assumed was more than enough but MANFlyer's post is starting to worry me! AND I've been told by CGK to stock up on water before joining the LAX immigration queue...
« Reply #2 on: Aug 2nd, 2006, 10:24pm »
I have a 2:15 connection from SQ NRT-LAX to AC LAX-YVR which I had assumed was more than enough but MANFlyer's post is starting to worry me! AND I've been told by CGK to stock up on water before joining the LAX immigration queue...
CGK
« Reply #3 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 12:01am »
Officially, the minimum connecting time at LAX is 2 hours. And I tried to book one time FRA-LAX-NRT with 1 hour 50 minutes connection, and SQ can't do the booking.
In your case, NZ1 will arrive at T2, not TBIT. Last time I arrive there it was empty in the immigration hall. But perhaps due to my late arrival about 30 minutes. Anyhow, per reading the threads in NZ forum, it seems that T2 sometimes have long line of immigration which make those C pax unable to visit the NZ lounge prior to the departure of NZ1 to AKL.
Anyway, if you don't have any bags to check-in, you might pull this off, by doing booking in separate PNR. Just rush from the plane to the immigration, and I know you are NOT Indonesian, thus, as easy as it could be to enter the US. Then walk to TBIT.
Oh and ask Ms M to send telex to LAX Station manager that you will pick-up your BP 50 minutes prior to the flight.
« Reply #3 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 12:01am »
Officially, the minimum connecting time at LAX is 2 hours. And I tried to book one time FRA-LAX-NRT with 1 hour 50 minutes connection, and SQ can't do the booking.
In your case, NZ1 will arrive at T2, not TBIT. Last time I arrive there it was empty in the immigration hall. But perhaps due to my late arrival about 30 minutes. Anyhow, per reading the threads in NZ forum, it seems that T2 sometimes have long line of immigration which make those C pax unable to visit the NZ lounge prior to the departure of NZ1 to AKL.
Anyway, if you don't have any bags to check-in, you might pull this off, by doing booking in separate PNR. Just rush from the plane to the immigration, and I know you are NOT Indonesian, thus, as easy as it could be to enter the US. Then walk to TBIT.
Oh and ask Ms M to send telex to LAX Station manager that you will pick-up your BP 50 minutes prior to the flight.
MANFlyer
« Reply #4 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:09am »
I'm surprised SQ would not even do the booking !. I did a few under 'legal' limit with SQ in Manchester and they said 'we'll book it, but it's at you're own risk'.
I may have fun getting a D class on NZ1 anyway. Will drop Ms M a line and see what she says.
« Reply #4 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:09am »
I'm surprised SQ would not even do the booking !. I did a few under 'legal' limit with SQ in Manchester and they said 'we'll book it, but it's at you're own risk'.
I may have fun getting a D class on NZ1 anyway. Will drop Ms M a line and see what she says.
CGK
« Reply #5 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:36am »
on Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:09am, MANFlyer wrote:
... they said 'we'll book it, but it's at you're own risk'.
« Reply #5 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 09:36am »
on Aug 3rd, 2006, 04:09am, MANFlyer wrote:
... they said 'we'll book it, but it's at you're own risk'.
That will be the answer as well...
9V-JKL
« Reply #6 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 10:55am »
I don't recommend you doing that. I'm quite sure you'll have bags check-in and I think; CGK may know better; you'll have to clear them through customs. If not, good.
But if you do have to and T2 doesn't have the re-check service in T2 like at TBIT, you'll have to wheel the bags to TBIT. That's where its really bad. You'll need to queue and have yr bags inspected, queue to collect them back and then can you check-in for yr SQ flight.
« Reply #6 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 10:55am »
I don't recommend you doing that. I'm quite sure you'll have bags check-in and I think; CGK may know better; you'll have to clear them through customs. If not, good.
But if you do have to and T2 doesn't have the re-check service in T2 like at TBIT, you'll have to wheel the bags to TBIT. That's where its really bad. You'll need to queue and have yr bags inspected, queue to collect them back and then can you check-in for yr SQ flight.
shortfinals
« Reply #7 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 12:02pm »
1hr 45 in LAX? I fully recommend it, if, you're the type who likes to draw cards in Blackjack whilst sitting on 20.
« Reply #7 on: Aug 3rd, 2006, 12:02pm »
1hr 45 in LAX? I fully recommend it, if, you're the type who likes to draw cards in Blackjack whilst sitting on 20.
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