Originally Posted by
UncleDude
But they are 2 Seperate International Sectors whereas MEL-SYD and SYD-BKK are not.
Through check-in is done so that International to International passengers do not have to go through potential complex Visa Requirements.
The difference is not that it was 2 international sectors, just that TG chose to check the bag throughs; with separate tickets there is no requirement for them to do so, nor should it be expected
TG chose to offer the bag check, QF has a policy to not do it