Originally Posted by
travelfacts
I was traveling to Dubai with a hotel booking. Intended to get some sleep before a key meeting. Had a business suit which was easier checked-in in it's bag.
The Emirates uniformed check-in staff had said the checked bag would come out on the carousel in Dubai. It did not.
The gospel from Emirates:
"I have checked the history of your reservation which reflects that you were staying in Dubai less than 24 hours. I would like to explain that if a passenger has an onward flight within 24 hours, it is our normal policy to through-check them and their baggage to their final destination. Furthermore, it is not possible to check-in the passenger to the final destination and the baggage just to Dubai as the check-in system will not allow this."
More from Emirates:
"I also wish to point out that as per the terms and conditions of the fare type which you purchased, you were not allowed to stopover in Dubai."
I can't find the above any where in the terms and conditions. Is this stated somewhere? Emirates check-in staff also think different.
If you are transiting for less than 24 hours then yes it is normal policy to check the bags through to the final destination BUT you can ask the check-in agent to tag them to DXB only if you want and then you can re-checking at DXB.
As for yourself, nothing to stop you walking in and out of the airport at any time. Your fare is irrelevant in this case as you are not claiming anything from the airline