Checking luggage to final destination. Delta-Saudia, separate tickets
Jan 25, 2019, 8:46 pm
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Checking luggage to final destination. Delta-Saudia, separate tickets
I ended up with two tickets, one on delta for ATL-CDG and a continuing one fro CDG to RUH on Saudi-Arabien. Will I be able to check my luggage through? I got 3 1/2 hrs in CDG so I should have enough time to pick up the luggage, but it would be a lot less stressful if I can just check it through. Has anybody done this recently?
Jan 25, 2019, 9:41 pm
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Unfortunately, no. You'll have to reclaim and recheck in CDG because they are separate tickets, unless the SV ticket happens to be a SkyMiles award. (It can't hurt to ask at check-in anyway, but expect the answer to be no.)
https://pro.delta.com/content/agency...e-policy-.html
https://pro.delta.com/content/agency...e-policy-.html
Jan 26, 2019, 12:13 am
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For the best chance, be sure to bring hard copies (printouts) of your Saudia receipt showing the ticket number and your Saudia reservation/itinerary/PNR. Ask nicely but confidently, as if you don't expect it to be a problem (to discourage the agent from wondering/doubting and then checking the actual rules).
Jan 27, 2019, 8:20 am
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For the best chance, be sure to bring hard copies (printouts) of your Saudia receipt showing the ticket number and your Saudia reservation/itinerary/PNR. Ask nicely but confidently, as if you don't expect it to be a problem (to discourage the agent from wondering/doubting and then checking the actual rules).
Jan 27, 2019, 10:54 am
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At some point this was Delta's policy, not sure whether this is still in place.
https://pro.delta.com/content/agency...-policy--.html
Notice that Saudia is not on the list of airlines they forward to . I had baggage forwarded between Delta and KLM this summer without any issues.
https://pro.delta.com/content/agency...-policy--.html
Notice that Saudia is not on the list of airlines they forward to . I had baggage forwarded between Delta and KLM this summer without any issues.
Jan 28, 2019, 5:49 am
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I guess Saudia is sort of the unloved stepchild of Skyteam. So I don't have too much hope and thanks to those who found the official page. Will try to do this one with carryon only but it will be tight for a 2 1/2 week trip.
Jan 28, 2019, 10:07 am
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Generally, airlines within the same alliance can do this...sometimes even if they are not partners. Whether the ticket counter agents WILL is an entirely different story. I've flown a couple times on J internationally on a different ticket than the positioning US segment, but the ticket counter agents on both ends were able to check the bag all the way through. Are you flying J? If so, I think that increases your chances of the agents doing it for you.