My husband is flying from Canada to Indianapolis for a work event, but changing planes in Minneapolis.
Our question is, will he have to claim his bag , then recheck it , in Minneapolis as it is the first port of entry into the US?
He only has one hour and twelve minutes between flights, on the same airline.
If this is the case, he will take carryon only.
Neither of us has flown to or through the US for many years, so not up on current rules.
Thanks!
Posted by
Wengen
2493 posts
Where is he flying from? Some airports in Canada offer pre clearance for US bound passengers.
Posted by
OP
Western Canada
3482 posts
Yes, we have Pre Clearance at our airport, I’ve just checked.
If so, would he then just go straight to the next gate with no further security check?
Thanks.
Posted by
Freedonia
16272 posts
He'll do US immigration and customs in Canada.
His bag should be checked through to Indianapolis.
Posted by
OP
Western Canada
3482 posts
Thanks everyone.
I think he’ll take carryon just in case.
Though he thinks he needs 3 weeks of clothes for a 3 day trip. 🤣
Packing lessons this afternoon……..
Posted by
Minnesota
570 posts
With pre-clearance, and assuming he is flying all the way through on one airline, and assuming his first flight arrives on time, he should be able to make the connection. He will not have to re-check his luggage. Just run for the gate!
However, MSP is a big airport, so he should waste no time in going to his connecting gate. When he exits the first flight, there should be a TV monitor there that shows assigned connection gates. Delta usually also has a staff member there who can answer questions. There is generally good signage in the airport and scattered information booths (where I work!)
Posted by
Olympia, WA, USA
6713 posts
Renee knows more than anyone else here about MSP and I'd take her advice. Might as well check the bag through to IND since he won't need it at MSP. It will just slow him down making the connection -- which doesn't seem that tight to me anyway.
Posted by
OP
Western Canada
3482 posts
He bought a new carryon size case today, and it’s all packed.
(I think he’s a convert…..)
A friend who is here from Scotland this week still doesn’t have her bag , courtesy of British Airways, after 4 days of being here.
She and her hosts have spoken to 7 different people about it with no joy. :O
Another vote for carryon only!
(Tom: I don’t understand about your comment on Arizona ; and Europeans not knowing the difference between two cities?? Were you referring to a different post perhaps?)
Thanks for all the help everyone.
Posted by
Lake District, England
7837 posts
As a European, I am mystified on two counts by Tom's post.
This thread was started by a Canadian travelling to the US, so why the uncalled for dig at Europeans?
Secondly, even if that wasn't the case why does he think that Europeans have such a low intelligence level? I, for one, am fully well aware that Minneapolis and Indianapolis are different cities, in different states (neither of which is in Arizona, unless there is a less well known Minneapolis or a less well known Indianapolis in Arizona).
I also happen to know that Minneapolis and St Paul are really twin cities, not one.