Question about baggage on connecting flight

[Ravenna 7]

We've not been able to book a direct flight because of how expensive it is so instead we've been able to book one on japan airlines that has a stopover in Narita. Has anyone else had to go through there before? I was wondering if I'd have to pick up my luggage and check it in to the new plane when I transfer over? It was booked under one ticket but there's two different planes although they're both japan airlines. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you!

[marjandchri 22]

Misunderstood your question.  

Edited May 11, 2022 by marjandchri
Irrelevant

[MarJhi 963]

1 hour ago, Ravenna said:

We've not been able to book a direct flight because of how expensive it is so instead we've been able to book one on japan airlines that has a stopover in Narita. Has anyone else had to go through there before? I was wondering if I'd have to pick up my luggage and check it in to the new plane when I transfer over? It was booked under one ticket but there's two different planes although they're both japan airlines. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you!

I went through Narita on my last trip to the Philippines 2 years ago. I checked my luggage in Phoenix and didn't see it again until I picked it up in Manila. Your luggage will be transferred to the right plane by the airlines. As always, take things that are of the most value with you in your carry on. Narita is a very nice, clean airport, easy to navigate. 

Edited May 11, 2022 by MarJhi

[MarryMe987654 244]

6 hours ago, Ravenna said:

We've not been able to book a direct flight because of how expensive it is so instead we've been able to book one on japan airlines that has a stopover in Narita. Has anyone else had to go through there before? I was wondering if I'd have to pick up my luggage and check it in to the new plane when I transfer over? It was booked under one ticket but there's two different planes although they're both japan airlines. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you!

When I booked my flight via Delta in 2019, my flight was Manila-Narita-Atlanta-Pensacola. I checked in my bag in Manila, retrieved it in Atlanta, checked it in again in Atlanta and retrieve it in Pensacola.

 

When I booked my flight via United this year, my flight was Pensacola-Houston-Hawaii-Guam-Manila. I checked in my bag in Pensacola and retrieve it in Manila.

 

You can always ask then check in counter where you are going to get your baggage. You can see the details of it in the baggage tag as well.

 

Hope this helps!

[Redro 4,611]

6 hours ago, Ravenna said:

We've not been able to book a direct flight because of how expensive it is so instead we've been able to book one on japan airlines that has a stopover in Narita. Has anyone else had to go through there before? I was wondering if I'd have to pick up my luggage and check it in to the new plane when I transfer over? It was booked under one ticket but there's two different planes although they're both japan airlines. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you!

When I flew via Narita (Korea/Narita/DFW) I didn't have to worry about my luggage until I reached the US. Then I had to collect everything and recheck it for the domestic flights in the US. 

One thing that did happen was they called me up to the counter while we were waiting to board to check my documentation (as I am not American or VWP passport holder). 

So, your partner might have to confirm the address they are staying at and show their visa again before flying to the US.  

 

ETA: Japan Airlines are amazing. Best flight experience ever. 

Edited May 11, 2022 by ROK2USA

[Hank_ 9,174]

9 hours ago, Ravenna said:

We've not been able to book a direct flight because of how expensive it is so instead we've been able to book one on japan airlines that has a stopover in Narita. Has anyone else had to go through there before? I was wondering if I'd have to pick up my luggage and check it in to the new plane when I transfer over? It was booked under one ticket but there's two different planes although they're both japan airlines. Any tips would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

 

We have traveled through Narita many times, never touch out luggage there (and we always change aircraft for the flight into Manila)

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

 

We have traveled through Narita many times, never touch out luggage there (and we always change aircraft for the flight into Manila)

Frequent Narita traveller here. Also never touched transfer baggage here. Great airport...

[GinoNiña 182]

You can get more detailed answer to your question if you call your airline. take these answers from here very lightly. everyone has different case. 

I suggest to call your airline. good luck!

[flicks1998 1,044]

The baggage will be checked all the way through (from departure city to arrival city) if the flight booking has one record locator.  If you made separate bookings, for example you booked one flight from the US to Japan and then a separate flight from Japan to the Philippines, you would have two record locators and you would have to pick up your bags in Japan and recheck in.  I highly dont recommend this if it was done.  Ive seen travelers book a flight from the US to Japan on Delta, United, etc and then have a cheaper flight on Cebu Pacific from Japan to Manila and in this situation you have to get your bags in Japan and recheck in.

 

Also, having separate tickets could make you need to follow the transit country's immigration policies as well as their Covid policies for entering the country and not just for transiting.

Edited May 13, 2022 by flicks1998