Originally Posted by
PHLGovFlyer
I'm looking at a DONEx trip where part of the routing is DOH-MEL on QR988 followed by MEL-ZQN on QF177. There's 1h35m between the arrival of the QR flight and departure of the QF flight. This would be purchased through the AA RTW desk. IME QR are unreliable in terms of interlining checked bags on separate tickets.
Am I crazy to attempt a 95 minute international to international connection at MEL?
Is a DONEx ticket across two airlines considered to be separate tickets for interlining bags? Or are DONEx legs all considered to be on one ticket?
All DONEx legs are considered to be on one PNR on a *ONE*. Bags will be interlined. Anyway QR interline bags on OW airlines when separate tickets, unlike AA & BA.
The airline would not have ticketed if not within the MCT (minimum connection time). If QR988 is about on time will be OK.. Will need to process an airside security check from MEL international arrivals to MEL international departures. AU immigration not required. Expect you will have time for a lounge visit - breakfast.
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Airport info MELBOURNE (MEL) - amenities, transfers, transport
AU govt -
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visa...t-without-visa