Book discount VA, Book DL Connect at LAX - separate PNR

[xtoss]

I'm looking at booking premium SYD-LAX with this [VA discount] code as it won't let me book to JFK (as needs to be on VA metal etc).

If I book the internal flights separately through delta, there is no way to check in from JFK-SYD is there and have my luggage go the whole way.

Return flight would arrive at LAX at 9.11pm and VA2 is 11.20pm departure. I assume this would cut it close in picking up baggage and then rushing to check in? I guess I could book earlier flights but wasn't sure if there were any other options with this flight.

 

[A100]

I’ve found both delta and va great at checking thru to each other’s flights on separate tickets. delta even has a policy on it.

Delta Confirms Through-Check Baggage Policy

 

[serfty]

I’ve found both delta and va great at checking thru to each other’s flights on separate tickets. delta even has a policy on it.

Delta Confirms Through-Check Baggage Policy

Well that covers the return assuming MCT is met at LAX.

As for the outbound, you need to pick up at LAX before customs anyway - just need to make sure you have enough time to get to T3 check-in.

 

[serfty]

It does meet MCT, being 90 minutes:

Results from https://www.ExpertFlyer.com

Minimum Connect Times:
Connecting at LAX
Incoming airline DL
Outgoing airline VA
Flight type Domestic to International

STANDARD.D/D...D/I...I/D...I/I.
ONLINE   1.10  1.30  2.00  2.00
OFFLINE  1.10  1.30  2.00  2.00
** OR * ARE ALL
DL-VA DI  1.30
**-VA DI  2.00

 

[xtoss]

Thank you to whoever separated this into a new thread.

This is all very helpful and promising.

I think on the way there I would have a few hours, it was the way back that would have been tight.

So the way I read it is I ask Delta to check my luggage through as I have a ticket on a partner airline.

Do I check-in for my VA2 flight there or when I get to LAX? (Is that even possible?)

 

[Bagpuss]

Isn't this where a good travel agent comes in so they can book the fares you want on a single PNR?

 

[xtoss]

Isn't this where a good travel agent comes in so they can book the fares you want on a single PNR?

Good point, I have gotten so used to doing my own bookings that I haven't used one for some time. I will try my luck but unfortunately I don't know of any that I would trust. Nothing to lose though. Thanks

 

[serfty]

Isn't this where a good travel agent comes in so they can book the fares you want on a single PNR?

Maybe not when using the discount code ...

 

[xtoss]

Maybe not when using the discount code ...

Yep, now luck with travel agent. But I did realise that you can now check in online 24 hours before you take off (been a while since I travelled international)