transit time at beijingbaggage question

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Hi, will be taking Air China from JFK-SHA-PEK, will be transiting through PEK en route to SHA.  My connecting time between flights is 2 hrs 10 mins, is that OK?  Flight from JFK lands at 6:20 pm, flight to SHA departs at 8:30 pm.  Is that enough?Also, do I need to claim my bags in BJ and re-check them in?I will be in business class, are there special lines for that?  Thank you!

Blair · Answer

Just hurry up and time wil be sufficient.You need to comsult your airline (Air China) whether you have the luggage check-through service. If so, it is not necessary to pick up the luggage and recheck it in at BJ. But as for the special line for business class passengers, I don't hear about that. You may consult the airport directly.

RS · Answer

Great, thank you!  I checked the Air China web site and I do indeed have the baggage check through service at BJ as I am coming from New York.  So I can pick up my bags directly at Shanghai which is a big relief.  Thanks for the info!One more question - since I will have the baggage check through service, do I still need the full 2 hrs to transit at BJ?  Air China has a slightly earlier flight but going to Pudong instead of SHA (old airport).  If I took that one, the connection time is 1 hr, 40 mins.  Is that too tight?

Eva · Answer

It still suggested to leave about 2 hours to make the transfer, so that you will not be in a hurry. I think an hour an 40 minutes is a little bit tight.

Transit time at Beijing and baggage question

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