Thread: ZED ticket - EWR to MAA on Lufthansa

Hi and welcome to non-rev

1) India - USA normally allowed 2 bags @ 23kg each if booked/listed on one itinerary. If separate then the one piece rule applies. Check your e-ticket receipt to see the exact allowance

2) Your bags can be checked through to MAA even if on a standby ticket. Once you're accepted on the EWR-FRA leg they can issue the standby boardingpass for your connecting flight. However often at the gate at acceptance there isn't enough time or just unwilling. You can also obtain the MAA boarding pass at the transfer desk airside at FRA

3) You don't mention what type of visa you hold. The transit without visa (TWOV) rule applies to those holding a residence-type visa or altenatively a green card for the USA. Check the TIMATIC website for the rules. Perhaps to be on the safe side,time and resources permitting, still get a visa. Murphy's law etc....you don't want to be stuck in no man's land intransit