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Oct 11, 2011 | 1:40 pm

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Smirnoff

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sunrisegirl

Sorry but you're incorrect and Smirnoff is right.

There is a policy and staff are trained from time of joining how to add a connection on check in. However, any connection added MUST be another oneworld carrier, it cannot be just any airline.

The policy is that we can thru check bags on oneworld carriers, even on separate tickets, but nobody else.

And that policy is right here:

Transfer passengers holding through tickets: There are benefits in holding a through ticket. British Airways will effect through-checkin (including the through-checking of bags) where applicable via the transfer point and minimum connecting times will apply.

In addition, in the case of delay or disruption at the transfer point British Airways will apply involuntary rerouting procedures which may include rebooking on to alternative flights or in some circumstances hotel accommodation.

Transfer passengers holding separate tickets: British Airways will not effect any through check-in for passengers holding separate tickets for onward travel from the transfer point, unless the fights are BA to BA, or BA to oneWorld partner. Passengers who have separate tickets will have to collect their baggage at the transfer point & possibly clear customs and then check in again for their onward flight. Extra time for the transfer will therefore have to be allowed as minimum connecting times will not apply.

Also, in the event of delay or disruption at transfer point, British Airways will not be responsible for any rerouting process because passengers hold separate contracts for each separate journey.

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