Connecting Flights
I will be flying from San Diego to Dubrovnik in July through SAS airlines. I booked my ticket through SAS and one of the domestic flights is being operated through United. I have a layover in Dulles (DC) and another one in Copenhagen. Will I be able to get all my flight info and tickets when I first check in in San Diego? Or do I have to get the rest of my information and tickets when I land in Dulles and recheck in? I am only concern with this because I have an 1 hour connecting time and I am really cutting it thin when it comes to time. Any information will be much appreciated.
Best Answer
If you've purchased a single ticket for this entire trip, you should be able to check in at San Diego and receive all your boarding passes there (or quite possibly online if you check-in in advance). If there is somehow an issue with that, just speak to the gate agent at Dulles and they'll be able to print you a boarding pass.
With a single ticket, your bags will be checked through, and you won't need to return to the check-in counter at Dulles. You'll just need to walk to your next gate. An hour should be sufficient time unless there are delays.
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What are the rules for connecting flights?
In cases where the connecting flight is one another airline or another terminal, passengers must go through a security and baggage check once again before you get on board the connecting flight to reach your destination.Do you have to check in for a connecting flight?
In most cases, you'll receive your boarding pass for your connecting flight already when you check in for your first flight. This means you don't have to check in again for your next flight. If you haven't received it, you can go to the transfer desk or kiosk of the airline you're flying with to collect it.Do connecting flights wait for passengers?
No, if your first flight is delayed and you won't make it in time to catch your connecting flight, the plane won't wait for you. However, if you're travelling on a through-ticket, the airline must rebook you on their next available flight to your destination, provided that there are seats available.Do I need a new ticket for a connecting flight?
Fly on a single ticket when you need to connect flights Typically, any connecting itinerary you arrange on a single ticket conforms with whatever connecting times apply.Flying Alone for the First Time | Connecting Flight Procedure | How to Catch a Connecting Flight
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