Dubai transit and bag retrieval at DXB
Sep 15, 2016, 3:32 pm
#1
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Dubai transit and bag retrieval at DXB
Hoping someone can help me. I am flying Emirates (Business class) from the U.S. to South Africa in a couple weeks, and have a layover in Dubai for 9 hours. It is the shortest layover so I am taking advantage of the complementary hotel service. I will have a checked bag as well as a small carry on. I'm wondering if once I claim my bag in Dubai and go through customs, can I check in my bag for my next flight (and just bring my carryon with to the hotel)? Or do I need to lug around both bags until I head back to the airport to checkin for my second flight? Would help to know ahead of time so i can pack accordingly...
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sep 15, 2016, 4:04 pm
#2
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Hoping someone can help me. I am flying Emirates (Business class) from the U.S. to South Africa in a couple weeks, and have a layover in Dubai for 9 hours. It is the shortest layover so I am taking advantage of the complementary hotel service. I will have a checked bag as well as a small carry on. I'm wondering if once I claim my bag in Dubai and go through customs, can I check in my bag for my next flight (and just bring my carryon with to the hotel)? Or do I need to lug around both bags until I head back to the airport to checkin for my second flight? Would help to know ahead of time so i can pack accordingly...
For transits less than 24 hours bags can be checked through. We did it for a 22 hour stop over in July.
Thanks!
For transits less than 24 hours bags can be checked through. We did it for a 22 hour stop over in July.
Thanks!
Sep 15, 2016, 11:56 pm
#3
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You just ask them to check your bag all the way to SA and you don't have to worry about them. I do that all the time with dubai connect and put a change of clothes in my carry on. This also works when booking two separate flights for a a purpose layover in dubai.
Sep 22, 2016, 7:55 am
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AfAIK they are very strict about the 24hr rule. I wasn't allowed through check in @ 24 hrs and 40 min last year. :-(
Had bought a few microwaves etc from the UK and was taking it to India. Didnt really want to have to carry them to the hotel@ Dubai. EK said no. :-(. Could have left them at the storage facility but being a cheapskate, I decided to take them to the hotel.
Had chauffeur drive facility anyway as it was a J ticket.
It was an interesting experience. ;-)
Had bought a few microwaves etc from the UK and was taking it to India. Didnt really want to have to carry them to the hotel@ Dubai. EK said no. :-(. Could have left them at the storage facility but being a cheapskate, I decided to take them to the hotel.
Had chauffeur drive facility anyway as it was a J ticket.
It was an interesting experience. ;-)
Last edited by ukdoctor; Sep 22, 2016 at 8:00 am
Oct 21, 2016, 12:14 am
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Dubai connect and bag retrieval at DXB.
Hi all
I am flying from LAX to LAD next week. I do this flight usually 4 times per year. Emirates have told me that I cannot get Dubai connect (le meridien Dubai) AND get my bags in Dubai. I need bags in Dubai as I need to have them wrapped as I have experienced many missing items in Luanda, Angola. I cannot wrap the bags from the US (LAX). I am spending around $10k for this flight - shouldn't they accommodate this request? What can I do? I have called Emirates and they have said it is upto the airport staff. The airport staff have always said no.
I am flying from LAX to LAD next week. I do this flight usually 4 times per year. Emirates have told me that I cannot get Dubai connect (le meridien Dubai) AND get my bags in Dubai. I need bags in Dubai as I need to have them wrapped as I have experienced many missing items in Luanda, Angola. I cannot wrap the bags from the US (LAX). I am spending around $10k for this flight - shouldn't they accommodate this request? What can I do? I have called Emirates and they have said it is upto the airport staff. The airport staff have always said no.
Oct 22, 2016, 8:56 am
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I'm pretty sure they have a wrapping service at LAX. As for things going missing, one sympathises having been the occasional victim of, erm, artful JNB baggage handlers.
Oct 24, 2016, 6:47 am
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Join Date: May 2010
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Bag retrieval and recheck at DXB - two separate tickets
I am flying into DXB via Ethiopian Airlines and travelling on to India via Emirates. My nationality requires a visa if I need to go through immigration to retrieve my bags and check them on further with Emirates. I will remain in the transit area for the few hours till my onward flight, and do not have a visa.
I understand the Marhaba services airside offer to retrieve and onward check bags and I wrote to them to reconfirm. They were very prompt and courteous and informed me that this service is indeed provided by them for a fee but not for onward travellers via Emirates as Emirates takes care of it.
How exactly does this work? Do I just go to the Emirates transit desk airside, give them my Ethiopian luggage check in receipts and will somebody go find my bags on the carousel and check them on to India. It seems to me a lot to expect of any airline staff.
Has anybody had a similar experience in DXB? Would very much appreciate any information and input. I know these are the drawbacks of travelling on two separate tickets. How does it work in practice? Thank you
I understand the Marhaba services airside offer to retrieve and onward check bags and I wrote to them to reconfirm. They were very prompt and courteous and informed me that this service is indeed provided by them for a fee but not for onward travellers via Emirates as Emirates takes care of it.
How exactly does this work? Do I just go to the Emirates transit desk airside, give them my Ethiopian luggage check in receipts and will somebody go find my bags on the carousel and check them on to India. It seems to me a lot to expect of any airline staff.
Has anybody had a similar experience in DXB? Would very much appreciate any information and input. I know these are the drawbacks of travelling on two separate tickets. How does it work in practice? Thank you
Oct 24, 2016, 7:00 am
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I am flying into DXB via Ethiopian Airlines and travelling on to India via Emirates. My nationality requires a visa if I need to go through immigration to retrieve my bags and check them on further with Emirates. I will remain in the transit area for the few hours till my onward flight, and do not have a visa.
I understand the Marhaba services airside offer to retrieve and onward check bags and I wrote to them to reconfirm. They were very prompt and courteous and informed me that this service is indeed provided by them for a fee but not for onward travellers via Emirates as Emirates takes care of it.
How exactly does this work? Do I just go to the Emirates transit desk airside, give them my Ethiopian luggage check in receipts and will somebody go find my bags on the carousel and check them on to India. It seems to me a lot to expect of any airline staff.
Has anybody had a similar experience in DXB? Would very much appreciate any information and input. I know these are the drawbacks of travelling on two separate tickets. How does it work in practice? Thank you
I understand the Marhaba services airside offer to retrieve and onward check bags and I wrote to them to reconfirm. They were very prompt and courteous and informed me that this service is indeed provided by them for a fee but not for onward travellers via Emirates as Emirates takes care of it.
How exactly does this work? Do I just go to the Emirates transit desk airside, give them my Ethiopian luggage check in receipts and will somebody go find my bags on the carousel and check them on to India. It seems to me a lot to expect of any airline staff.
Has anybody had a similar experience in DXB? Would very much appreciate any information and input. I know these are the drawbacks of travelling on two separate tickets. How does it work in practice? Thank you
Oct 24, 2016, 7:31 am
#15
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 87
Thanks so much for responding skywardhunter. I am also puzzled as to whether the matter has been understood. It doesnt seem very clear in the reply they sent me. Given below
Greetings from marhaba Services!
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your email.
Kindly be informed that we do have a baggage transfer service, however, if the passenger will be flying with Emirates airlines we normally refer them to the airlines for the baggage transfer as we do not have an option to book it on our system. Also, the airlines will help their passengers in transferring the baggage.
Thank you for your interest in using marhaba Services. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests in Dubai International Airport!
Best Regards,
Greetings from marhaba Services!
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your email.
Kindly be informed that we do have a baggage transfer service, however, if the passenger will be flying with Emirates airlines we normally refer them to the airlines for the baggage transfer as we do not have an option to book it on our system. Also, the airlines will help their passengers in transferring the baggage.
Thank you for your interest in using marhaba Services. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests in Dubai International Airport!
Best Regards,