SFO transfer I'm flying AirNZ from BNE-SFO in business, then connecting Virgin America SFO-ORD.
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Hi Guest, join in the discussion on SFO transfer I'm flying AirNZ from BNE-SFO in business, then connecting Virgin America SFO-ORD.
mspcooper
mspcooper
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SFO transfer
I'm flying AirNZ from BNE-SFO in business, then connecting Virgin America SFO-ORD. Are there any smart gates like Dallas? I'm unsure if they codeshare with each other for thru check in (even though I have to pick up bags at SFO)
aviation
aviation
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Whilst they don't codeshare with Virgin America, your bags will still be able to be tagged through to ORD. However, as you've said, you'll still have to collect at SFO and take to the baggage transfer desk. You will also be able to get your boarding passes through to ORD.
With regards to the smart gates, SFO does have the Automated Passport Control kiosks.
http://www.airnewzealand.com.au/connecting-at-san-francisco
TheRealBabushka
TheRealBabushka
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What is your understanding of the term "smart gates"? Just to make sure we're on the same page here...
dimi
dimi
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Automated passport check for ESTA travellers.
They are available in LA and DFW for sure, but not sure about SFO
dimi
dimi
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US CBP web page says APC is available in SFO for ESTA visitors