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We have a layover of 6 hours in LAX. Flying on Delta, then catching Hawaiian to HNL. My question is we are going to have to exit out of Security to claim our baggage. We would want to check our baggage w/ Hawaiian Air as soon as possible so we can get back thru Security to have access to all restaurants/shops/etc.... Can we check in w/ Hawaiian @ 11:30a thus getting rid of our luggage, when our flight doesn't depart to HNL until 4:55p?
You should NOT need to claim your baggage in LAX. Nearly all airlines have what we call an "inter-line agreement" whereby airlines cooperate and direct each other's baggage to the partner airline.
The only exception I know of is Southwest, who does their own thing.
If there is not inter-line agreement between Delta and Hawaiian, then you can check-in with Hawaiian early to get rid of your baggage.
I just cannot imagine that Delta would not have a partnership with Hawaiian. I think you have nothing to worry about.
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Matthew Smith
Expertise
CAN: Airport Security (NOT immigration).
Airport planning and design. Airport development.
Airline pricing/yield/revenue management (NOT prices for individual tickets)
grant process
PLEASE STOP ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW LONG IT TAKES TO FLY FROM A TO B!!!
PLEASE STOP ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW MUCH PARTICULAR AIRLINES WILL CHARGE FOR YOUR BAGS!
That's why your airline has a website!
Experience
Formerly Director of Operations at a small commercial airport.
Formerly worked for a state government issuing and managing airport development grants.
Formerly worked for TSA. (Not as bad as it appears to the average passenger.)
Formerly worked at an airport in planning and operations.
Also formerly worked as a Price Analyst for a wildly unpopular airline.
Currently teaching overseas until the job market improves.
Organizations
AAAE, AOPA, AzAA
Publications
Collegiate Aviation Review (2008)
Education/Credentials
B.A. English and Religious Studies, Hobart College
M.S. Aviation Management Technology, Arizona State University
--specialty is airport planning and design
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