Most generous checked baggage allowance for DEL-BOM
Apr 21, 2022 | 8:27 am
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Most generous checked baggage allowance for DEL-BOM
Hi everyone. I will be arriving into DEL on Qatar Airways biz award ticket with 2 checked bags (20kg each). I will be continuing on to BOM on a separate ticket, and was wondering which airline has the most generous checked baggage allowance (or least expensive checked baggage fee)?
Also, with 2 checked bags would it work out cheaper to purchase a premium economy ticket or pre-purchase extra baggage allowance? Thanks in advance for any advice from experienced FTers.
Also, with 2 checked bags would it work out cheaper to purchase a premium economy ticket or pre-purchase extra baggage allowance? Thanks in advance for any advice from experienced FTers.
Apr 21, 2022 | 2:56 pm
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Depends on when you're continuing on. Within 24 hours of your international flight some airlines like Indigo etc. have a discounted baggage rate for international travelers who meet this requirement.
Apr 21, 2022 | 10:44 pm
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You can courier it from Terminal 3 to your BOM destination for around Rs 100 a kilo, Excess Baggage/Luggage Delivery Services ? Door to Door Luggage Courier Services ? Avaan Excess.
The airlines all charge around Rs 450 to Rs. 550 a kilo. They offer discounts if you pre-pay online, vs paying at the baggage counter. The LCC's also offer lower rates per Kg. when you pre-pay & buy 'packages', i.e. a 10 kilo pack.
The airlines all charge around Rs 450 to Rs. 550 a kilo. They offer discounts if you pre-pay online, vs paying at the baggage counter. The LCC's also offer lower rates per Kg. when you pre-pay & buy 'packages', i.e. a 10 kilo pack.
Apr 22, 2022 | 2:46 am
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It may be cheaper to buy an extra seat on AI. Check out this link.
https://www.airindia.in/extra-seats.htm
https://www.airindia.in/extra-seats.htm
Apr 22, 2022 | 5:26 am
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You can courier it from Terminal 3 to your BOM destination for around Rs 100 a kilo, Excess Baggage/Luggage Delivery Services ? Door to Door Luggage Courier Services ? Avaan Excess.
Also the by air option is only marginally cheaper than for instance getting the international connection baggage rates from Indigo. And you get your bags right away!
Apr 23, 2022 | 3:02 pm
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Do QR and Indigo code share? I wonder if QR agent in the US can check my bags thru to BOM if i provided them the Indigo PNR?
Apr 24, 2022 | 10:02 am
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Thanks, I will look into Indigo for discounted baggage rate for international travelers. QR flight ETA is 8:45am, so any flight departing after 11:30 the same morning works for me.
Do QR and Indigo code share? I wonder if QR agent in the US can check my bags thru to BOM if i provided them the Indigo PNR?
Do QR and Indigo code share? I wonder if QR agent in the US can check my bags thru to BOM if i provided them the Indigo PNR?
Apr 24, 2022 | 11:32 am
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Yes, checked bags will be retrieved in DEL, but if QR can tag bags thru to BOM, potentially I should be able to use DEL's bag-drop location (just outside Customs) for international passengers transiting to a domestic flight, rather than using 6E's check-in counter - is that possible? Has anyone had any luck with this approach with interline partner airlines in DEL?
Apr 24, 2022 | 10:43 pm
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True, 6E doesn't operate out of T3. So, maybe this isn't a viable option after all. Vistara or Air India fly out of T3 and are the more convenient options.
Thank you all for your tips, ideas and suggestions.
Thank you all for your tips, ideas and suggestions.