Originally Posted by
KipKe
Now my question is this: I am a European citizen (needing a visa for ALG). Will I still need that visa when getting off in LHR with no intention at all to fly to ALG? The return leg from the USA (2 flights) are with BA, with a long (23h) layover so I have a good reason to check my bags to LHR and not to ALG.
At what point do they check the visa? Does anyone know? Will BA already check it in the USA and possibly deny me boarding to LHR?
It's not that I cannot get a visa, but maybe all the trouble isn't necessary if I don't actually go there.
Also, if I book another separate one way with BA from LHR (before the ALG flight), will they notice?
You have a connection at LHR, not a layover. Your documents should be checked at the last stopover before your journey to Algeria. BA would be entitled to deny you boarding. Whether your bags are checked through or not is of no consequence.
BA is unlikely to notice your onward flight from LHR.
And what if I tell them "my travel plans changed" and I show them another ticket from LHR? They'll adjust the fare right then and there?
BA would be entitled under the contract of carriage to recalculate the fare. I would not advise bringing that to their attention.