Isobel M asked:
We were able to fly direct from Edinburgh to Atlanta but Delta is now discontinuing this. If I say take one of the cheaper airlines to say Manchester then use a schedule flight say via Delta does the cheaper airline ensure that I would be on time etc to meet my next flight. I seem to recall somewhere that I was told always take the same airline if using two flights as they have to get you to your destination. Also would the smaller airline check my baggage all the way through to Atlanta
We were able to fly direct from Edinburgh to Atlanta but Delta is now discontinuing this. If I say take one of the cheaper airlines to say Manchester then use a schedule flight say via Delta does the cheaper airline ensure that I would be on time etc to meet my next flight. I seem to recall somewhere that I was told always take the same airline if using two flights as they have to get you to your destination. Also would the smaller airline check my baggage all the way through to Atlanta
There should be no problem with connecting flights. The airlines will allow enough time for plane changes and the first airline will check your bags all the way through. This happens every day.
No, the unrelated airline has NO RESPONSIBILITY to get you there ontime to reach your international flight. They could potentially give you the courtesy, but will end up costing more.
If you want to take advantage of the low cost from Edinburgh to Manchester, then make sure you take an earlier flight to minimize the risk.
No, they will not transfer the luggage. That is your responsibility, but depending on what you are saving it may be worth it.