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Old Sep 20, 2016, 7:54 am
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EK to QF checking bags through

I am Flying LHR - DXB - BNE on Friday, but now I have to go to MEL, so I have an internal QF flight bolted on the end, but totally separate to my EK flight.

Will I be able to check my bags through from LHR to MEL, even though they are totally different bookings?
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Old Sep 20, 2016, 8:37 am
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Yes it is technically possible. As its EK-QF they will be more inclined to do it but technically they aren't obliged to.

You are in F iirc, so if you ask nicely I'm sure it won't be a problem!
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Old Sep 20, 2016, 9:10 am
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Assuming the QF flight BNE to MEL is domestic, will the OP not need to clear customs/quarantine in BNE and hence collect checked bags for screening there before rechecking them in at the domestic terminal for onward flight to MEL?
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Old Sep 20, 2016, 9:17 am
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Originally Posted by Xenon2010
Assuming the QF flight BNE to MEL is domestic, will the OP not need to clear customs/quarantine in BNE and hence collect checked bags for screening there before rechecking them in at the domestic terminal for onward flight to MEL?
The bag tag will say MEL, but yes, I expect he needs to sort it out at BNE anyway
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Old Sep 21, 2016, 1:11 am
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Thanks everyone, as I suspected we will need to clear customs in BNE
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Old Sep 21, 2016, 10:03 am
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Originally Posted by Xenon2010
Assuming the QF flight BNE to MEL is domestic, will the OP not need to clear customs/quarantine in BNE and hence collect checked bags for screening there before rechecking them in at the domestic terminal for onward flight to MEL?
There's a QF baggage drop/check in desks in BNE int arrival level. As these are separate tickets I am unsure if QF will provide bus tickets.
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Old Sep 21, 2016, 1:09 pm
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Don't forget Skywards Gold gives you some benefits and lounge access even on a pure seperate Qantas ticket.

Edit: Also just spotted you're Ba Gold - so spoilt for choice!
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Old Sep 25, 2016, 5:46 am
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Originally Posted by EK004 Regular
I am Flying LHR - DXB - BNE on Friday, but now I have to go to MEL, so I have an internal QF flight bolted on the end, but totally separate to my EK flight.

Will I be able to check my bags through from LHR to MEL, even though they are totally different bookings?
No you will not. It is not possible to through check any luggage on International to Domestic Connections in Australia. You must collect your luggage clear customs and re-check them for your connecting flight.
EDIT: Read the OP incorrectly
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