Originally Posted by
nickfabb
So here is a follow up question... I am flying BOS-LHR-DXB (F) on BA. 3 days in DXB, then EK to JNB (J). Can I check a bag through all the way to JNB without having to take it landside/hotel in DXB?
No. You won't be able to leave it airside for 3 days.
I doubt whether BA would interline onto EK anyway. Maybe if it was the same PNR, but definitely not otherwise.