Originally Posted by
ExpatSomchai
I just flew FlyDubai which I believe is the low cost arm of EK. Was connecting to a BA flight back from Iraq and was told there was no interline. Had to collect clear immigration, collect luggage and get a taxi from T2 to T1 so if I was you I would call EK to confirm.
Fly Dubai is a LCC They don't have agreements with other airlines the way most airlines do. BA and EK most certainly have an interline agreement (ive used it before and in the days before EK started flying to every major city in the UK. they relied on BA to get their passengers from LHR / LGW to other airports in the UK.
The only problem OP may have is the 2 seperate tickets issue. They may not take them because if they cant link the 2nd ticket to the first. That should not really happen but Ive seen it happen before. OP should take the advise above and contact Marhaba now, they will provide transfer service for you and go get your bags and re tag them. They will also take care of checking you into your BA flights and put you in their lounge to use
One question What nationality is the OP?? Visa on arrival is quite easy for many citizens from other countries (and a nightmare for some as well)