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Originally Posted by higgi8f6
So I'm tryin to get to BKK in November and noticed both United and Delta operate flights from NRT. Problem is I'd be jumpseating from the US into NRT. How much time would I need between connections? Can I have them list and check me in in either ATL or ORD for the connection? I noticed the United flight originates in ORD but has a change of equipment in NRT. Can I just make a jumpseat reservation on the ORD flight and continue to BKK as long as a seat is available? Thanks for the help.
Before you leave the US, list for the flights that you'd like to JS on, and that goes for both DL and UA.
After you land in NRT, approach the transfer desk, and politely tell them you're trying to OMC (UA) to BKK, or Jumpseat (DL) to BKK. There'll probably be some taxes involved which you'll pay with your credit card, and then they'll issue you a seat request card so you can wait at the gate house.
I think you'll need no less than 1 hour to go through the security check and go back up to the departure level. So the normal transit time for most passengers should work for you as well.
I don't believe they can check you in all the way from the US to BKK, you'll have to check-in again at the transfer desk in NRT. And know that for the DL side of things, the gate agents are still adjusting to the new changes from nwa to DL, so be patient, but consistent. I'd recommend you introducing the outbound flight crew when they check in at the counter, so hopefully they'll speak up and help you if needed. I've never got any trouble from UA agents in NRT, and they'll assign you a "nice" seat if available.
Have fun and stay out of trouble