Going To Colombia From Bangkok

[pete_r]

My travel agent suggests 2 hours layover at Los Angeles airport (LAX) are enough to connect between a flight from Bangkok (landing at 19.00) and a flight to Bogota (taking off at 21.00). I would like to believe them because it would shorten the trip by several hours, but objectively that seems very short. The two companies are different (Thai Air and Avianca), so I would have to collect the luggage, pass immigration, and check-in again.

Any opinion from members with experience of LAX airport would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Edit: Spelling

Edited February 21, 2008 by pete_r

[torrenova]

What is the down side if you are delayed ? A world of hurt I think.

No checked through baggage and only 2 hours after a long flight - sorry, I would not risk that unless flying totally flexible say in business class.

I would work on alternative connections and if you are early, perhaps you could be put forward. We did that in Vietnam and were moved up a plane by Thai.

[pete_r]

Good points. I will follow your strategy in Vietnam. If I'm lucky and arrive in LAX early I will try to sneak onto the Colombia flight on the same day, if not I'll get to spend a day in Los Angeles.

Cheers,