Off loading baggage in DXB on a return of a RT ticket...
Jan 8, 2017 | 12:14 pm
#1
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Off loading baggage in DXB on a return of a RT ticket...
X-DXB-SYD is a possible ticket. Round trip.
On the return, how can a pax stop in DXB and collect their baggage and not continue to DXB-X and (later) make their own way on a totally different ticket DXB-X.
Changing the ticket (X-DXB-SYD, rt) will cost MORE than the DXB-X one-way.
On the return, how can a pax stop in DXB and collect their baggage and not continue to DXB-X and (later) make their own way on a totally different ticket DXB-X.
Changing the ticket (X-DXB-SYD, rt) will cost MORE than the DXB-X one-way.
Jan 8, 2017 | 12:19 pm
#2
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build in a stopover or long transit in dubai and ask check-in at SYD to short-check the bag. stopovers are generally free, so you can stop a week in DXB before onward to X, simply don't board the onward flight to X.
Jan 8, 2017 | 2:21 pm
#3
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I dont think there is much you can do. I'm not sure they'll just tag your bags to DXB tbh. They know the tricks!
Jan 8, 2017 | 2:23 pm
#4
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Could be savings to be had in eating the change fee though rather than have a fare recalculation to terminate in DXB!
Jan 8, 2017 | 3:03 pm
#5
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Lastly OP may already have a long layover if ticket already booked. I'm not sure though, wording leans toward not yet booked in my opinion: "is a possible ticket"
Jan 8, 2017 | 9:15 pm
#6
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Yes, not yet booked the ticket. The long layover (in DXB on the return trip) sounds like a nice way to do things satisfactorily - that is assuming the baggage can be checked to DXB (with the implication that it will later be checked on to DOH - NOT).
Jan 8, 2017 | 9:35 pm
#7
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It can. Just tell the agent you're heading into the city and need an item from your checked baggage. If layover exceeds 24hrs you have to collect in DXB.