BOM Transit - Visa Question
Aug 7, 2012 | 7:14 pm
#31
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: HYD/CHI
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One thing to keep in mind is that you generally don't want to trust the governments of developing countries. If for whatever reason you are stuck in BOM, the passport control officer will show you no pity if you say that some embassy told you that you did not need a visa.
Aug 8, 2012 | 7:50 pm
#33
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SEA/ORD/ADB
Programs: TK ELPL (*G), AS 100K (OWE), BA Gold (OWE), Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
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And even if they let you through in the end, that delay might cause you to miss your connecting flight. As the T&Cs say, you'll have to buy a walk-up ticket in that case.
The way 6E is trying to sell these 6th freedom tickets, it's probably easier and less stressful to book with someone else. And possibly cheaper too once you factor in visa, customs duty, possible walk-up ticket, etc. etc.
Aug 20, 2012 | 3:09 am
#34
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: EuroBonus Diamond (SK); Hilton Diamond + few others
Posts: 203
OK, just an update.
I have now checked with a supervisor with IndiGo customer service and they could confirm from the airport manager and management, that I do NOT need to worry about my luggage in Mumbai. Turns out section 10.2 applys to domestic flights and is not updated with regards to international flights.
They also gave me the number to IndiGo at Mumbai airport and I spoke with the staff and I was told I do not need to pick it up in Mumbai, but I will have to identify my luggage next to the staircase when boarding for Dubai. The plane I arrive on from BKK is actually the same plane that will take me to Dubai.
We'll see how it goes
I have now checked with a supervisor with IndiGo customer service and they could confirm from the airport manager and management, that I do NOT need to worry about my luggage in Mumbai. Turns out section 10.2 applys to domestic flights and is not updated with regards to international flights.
They also gave me the number to IndiGo at Mumbai airport and I spoke with the staff and I was told I do not need to pick it up in Mumbai, but I will have to identify my luggage next to the staircase when boarding for Dubai. The plane I arrive on from BKK is actually the same plane that will take me to Dubai.
We'll see how it goes
Last edited by EBGflyer; Aug 20, 2012 at 10:45 am