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Jul 16, 2012, 11:40 pm

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Gandhi

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Originally Posted by danrts

Thanks.

Another question, if I book international flights independently with different carriers, for example:

Cairns to Hong Kong via Cathay Pacific

then

Hong Kong to Venice via Emirates

when I arrive at Hong Kong, do I have to collect my bags, exit via customs, and then go to the Emirates check in desk, and back through customs again or is there a more streamlined process?

AFAIK, Cathay and EK dont have any arrangement for inter-lining of luggage so you will have to go through Passport control, which is tedious and requires a longer transit time. With a 6-month old, I would choose direct flights, especially if you are flying First class

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