Delta and Air Namibia

30 January 2012, 05:46

Jorge400

I've never tempted it but we hosted the daughter of a PH friend of mine and her friend a year or so ago and their itinerary was scheduled for that connection. I was going to make contingency plans for them at Afton House until they assured me they had extended family in J'berg that could collect them if they didn't make the flight. They ended up making it but I'm not sure I would risk it with firearms. However, I would be interested to hear if anyone else has.

30 January 2012, 06:49

chuckmaxman

Looks to me like almost 2 1/2 hrs between flights.

30 January 2012, 08:27

2kuduhunter

Last May we did it on SAA off the east coast USA to Joberg and then on to Windhoek/SAA with short time in Joberg. Everything made the transfer and arrived with us. But that may not be the case trying to transfer baggage from Delta to Air Nam. in Joberg.

30 January 2012, 17:52

kld

Remember that Namibia has a one hour time change sometime in late summer, we had plans to fly on up the same night but after the time change were informed that it was not possible in August! I hate laying over in Joberg but it is damn near impossible not to have to do it.

30 January 2012, 18:13

Jorge400

quote:
Originally posted by kld:
Remember that Namibia has a one hour time change sometime in late summer, we had plans to fly on up the same night but after the time change were informed that it was not possible in August! I hate laying over in Joberg but it is damn near impossible not to have to do it.

Maybe that's why I couldn't do it. The last time I tried was in September two years ago but our house guests were able to make it in late November/early December. Maybe there is a time change in between? When SAA airways flew out of Atlanta it was possible as the flight left much earlier in the day. Delta gets in to J'berg after 5 PM if I remember correctly. Maybe SAA out of Washington is an option?

30 January 2012, 18:37

chuckmaxman

I think the Air Namibia flight is at 7:40.

30 January 2012, 22:57

Tim Herald

The problem is getting bags transferred in JNB between 2 airlines. Very Risky...

31 January 2012, 00:29

MARK H. YOUNG

I agree with Tim. It seems so much easier to just check everything straight through to your final destination and it is if all goes perfectly. Personally and what I recommend to clients is to go through the SAPS process at O.R. Tembo and then you will actually see your kit checked on to the connecting flight be it to Windhoek, Harare or whatever your final destination is. According to Gracy Travel three hours between flights is about the minimum to make sure all this gets handled.

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31 January 2012, 01:36

chuckmaxman

Guess we'll just bite the bullet and spend the night at Afrika Sky. There could be worse places to be.

31 January 2012, 05:02

mrfudd

You could avoid JNB by flying Delta to Frankfurt and straight into WDH from there. You have a long layover in Frankfurt, but you will already be on Namibia time. Have made the trip twice and will do so again this June.

31 January 2012, 20:10

drwes

Part of the problem with changing planes in Jobergh is that even if you have checked all your luggage on through to Windhoek,, and even though the airlines may code share,, you can not get your boarding ticket for the windhoek flight before you leave the US because it is to far in advance of the departure time so you have to clear customs/immigration, get in line with everyone else to see a ticket agent to get your boarding pass,, go through security screening and then get to the right gate. Every time I have done it it took over 2 hours and almost 3 hours once and each time I almost missed the flight.. Don't risk it! Last time I flew through Frankfurt to avoid it knowing I would have 11 hours layover, got a day room in hotel,, ate, slept showered and got to windhoek by 6am the next morning,, with less jet lag..

31 January 2012, 21:54

Jorge400

quote:
Originally posted by drwes:
Part of the problem with changing planes in Jobergh is that even if you have checked all your luggage on through to Windhoek,, and even though the airlines may code share,, you can not get your boarding ticket for the windhoek flight before you leave the US because it is to far in advance of the departure time so you have to clear customs/immigration, get in line with everyone else to see a ticket agent to get your boarding pass,, go through security screening and then get to the right gate. Every time I have done it it took over 2 hours and almost 3 hours once and each time I almost missed the flight.. Don't risk it! Last time I flew through Frankfurt to avoid it knowing I would have 11 hours layover, got a day room in hotel,, ate, slept showered and got to windhoek by 6am the next morning,, with less jet lag..

I've never had to go through this on any of my connecting flights either way through J'berg. You just continue on to the international concourse and there is a separate ticketing area right before you enter.

31 January 2012, 22:12

Stonecreek

quote:
Originally posted by mrfudd:
You could avoid JNB by flying Delta to Frankfurt and straight into WDH from there. You have a long layover in Frankfurt, but you will already be on Namibia time. Have made the trip twice and will do so again this June.

+1 It is MUCH better to spend the day in Frankfurt than spend the night in Johannesburg!

31 January 2012, 23:23

Tapper2

quote:
Originally posted by chuckmaxman:
Anybody made the connection Atlanta to Joberg and then on to Windhoek without overnighting in Joberg?

I'm going to Windhoek in August, ORD to LHR to WDH. I'm not going near J'berg. I've gone thru J'berg three times going to Windhoek. Once had to over night in J'berg. Never had problems with luggage, just SAP. I hate J'berg. Cheapest flights to Windhoek are out of ORD and no O.R.Tambo......Tom

01 February 2012, 22:39

Stonecreek

Why are you going through London? My information shows that since Air Namibia discontinued its London service you have to change planes in London and fly to Frankfurt where you get on Air Namibia for Windhoek. Why not fly straight to Frankfurt and save one plane change (and an extra chance to misplace your baggage and impound your rifle)?

02 February 2012, 04:26

chuckmaxman

Booking Delta flight tommorrow to JNB . On to Windhoek the next day. Haven't really had any problems the last 5 times in JNB. We were trying to get a extra hunting day.

Thanks for all the comments.

12 February 2012, 20:23

DonW28

I'm trying to decide which way to go myself this year. I've done the Delta to J'berg, overnight and into Windhoek. Frankfurt sounds easier logistically but how reliable is Air Namibia? If I go the J'berg route again I will overnight in Windhoek on the way home. Had a 0300 wake up to make an 1100 flight last time. Namibia is a big country when you are driving to the airport.

Don

13 February 2012, 00:20

bwana cecil

Made the trip to Namibia twice, 1st time out of Dallas on AA & 2nd out of Atlanta on Delta both times thru Frankfurt.
Delta & AirNamibia have/had an agreement on transfering baggage.This made the 2nd trip a breeze, did not have to clear anything except our carry ons in Frankfurt.
Made sure we had all essentials in our carry ons. At the gate I checked to make sure our checked luggage was onboard & that was it.

24 February 2012, 12:12

Bill Brady

I've gone through Joberg and through Frankfurt.Far better through Frankfurt,enough time to get a day room have a sleep then get on Air Namibia(which is very good,I'm a retired airline Capt.)direct Windhoek.Your bags and guns checked through to WDH all very smooth.Bill