Question about luggage checked through
Dec 17, 2022 | 12:45 pm
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Question about luggage checked through
Hello folks,
I apologize in advance as I know this question had been discussed multiple times but I wanted to hear any updated opinion (if any).
I am scheduled to fly from a round trip from NY to BKK on Air India/ (F/J), connecting in DEL. I am booked on a SINGLE PNR, transiting through terminal 3. On the way back, I am scheduled to fly Thai in J and AI in F, on a single PNR as well.
As far as I understand, my luggage should be checked all the way through. However calling AI (and Thai for that matter) is like puling teeth - impossible to get any reliable information.....
Does anyone have any experience with that?
Many thanks.
I apologize in advance as I know this question had been discussed multiple times but I wanted to hear any updated opinion (if any).
I am scheduled to fly from a round trip from NY to BKK on Air India/ (F/J), connecting in DEL. I am booked on a SINGLE PNR, transiting through terminal 3. On the way back, I am scheduled to fly Thai in J and AI in F, on a single PNR as well.
As far as I understand, my luggage should be checked all the way through. However calling AI (and Thai for that matter) is like puling teeth - impossible to get any reliable information.....
Does anyone have any experience with that?
Many thanks.
Dec 17, 2022 | 2:44 pm
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No issues whatsoever luggage will be checked thru. In DEL you need to report to the transfer desk and get your boarding pass endorsed with a DT by an AI agent. Then use the transit security and go the lounge/gate.
Dec 17, 2022 | 3:14 pm
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Oliver - thank you. The reason for my concern is no knowing if I need a visa to transit through India. If I am checked in (together with the luggage) all the way through to my final destination, then I am all good, but if I have to pick up the luggage and re-check in, then I DO need a visa....
Dec 17, 2022 | 4:26 pm
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To further muddy up the waters....This is a Twitter reply, just came through...."Passengers are required to collect their bags from the international arrival belt and get them rechecked in for their connecting flights. You may reach out to any of our ground team for assistance."
Dec 17, 2022 | 10:17 pm
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To further muddy up the waters....This is a Twitter reply, just came through...."Passengers are required to collect their bags from the international arrival belt and get them rechecked in for their connecting flights. You may reach out to any of our ground team for assistance."
Dec 18, 2022 | 2:27 am
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Dec 19, 2022 | 2:56 am
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To further muddy up the waters....This is a Twitter reply, just came through...."Passengers are required to collect their bags from the international arrival belt and get them rechecked in for their connecting flights. You may reach out to any of our ground team for assistance."
Dec 26, 2022 | 11:02 am
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This may have changed now because India has placed Thailand on the red list of countries that now require pre-departure testing and COVID test upload. TG may require you to have conducted this before boarding you in Bangkok.