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Interline question
Posting here as it concerns a BA ticket, even if I'm not going to actually have any interaction with BA during the trip :)
In a couple of weeks, I be flying LHR-HEL-CPH on AY (but under BA codeshares on 125- stock) then CPH-TXL on AB on a separate AB ticket. The AY/BA flight is scheduled to arrive into CPH at 18:25 and the AB flight to depart at 19:40, hence a connection time of 1:15. What do you think my chances are of getting the Finnair ground agent at T3 to interline my bag all the way through to Berlin ? Conversely, if they won't play ball, do you think it's doable to collect the bag in CPH and recheck for TXL ? Thanks in advance ! P.S. Note to self: really must stop booking these optimistic routings :eek: |
NEVER EVER count on interlining to work between separate tickets. That is the basic rule to not get into trouble.
Now, since it is OW to OW, I believe you should be OK, but that still relies on the agent knowing the rules which I would not count on. If you can't get your bag checked, it will be a bit tight, but you should still be OK to go get your bag and recheck it at CPH. |
Originally Posted by Fitch
(Post 26413205)
What do you think my chances are of getting the Finnair ground agent at T3 to interline my bag all the way through to Berlin ?
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In theory, this should be possible as both oneworld tickets. Hope it works out for you.
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Finnair – OW – AY
From AY's website: Through check-in of passengers and baggage Finnair takes care of the through check-in of all passengers transferring onto a connecting flight if that flight is operated by Finnair or a oneworld partner. If you have a connecting flight operated by another airline, the through check-in process may differ – ask at a check-in desk when you reach your transfer airport. If the ticket for your connecting flight has been issued as a separate ticket, Finnair cannot be held liable for lost connections caused by a delay or cancellation of a Finnair flight. When baggage is not checked through for a connecting flight, it is delivered to the baggage claim area. You must collect your baggage and check it in for your connecting flight. |
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As for the 'conversly' part:
AY lands a the far end of A-gates and it is quite a walk to baggage claim. 10 minutes Baggage delivery is hit&miss at CPH so another 10-20 minutes. Then you need to make your way back to low-cost check in terminal, to drop bag, another 5-10 minutes. Drop bag might be quick or not. Don't count on AB having a business/prio check in desk. Security is close by, but don't count on AB boarding pass working in the fast track. 5-10 minutes. Then back to A-gates, 5 minutes. |
Btw, AB closes check-in T-45minutes so your 1:15 is only 0:30
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