Oct 22, 2018, 10:14 pm
Last edit by: crackjack
Here’s MH’s current official position as advised to the public:
https://askmh.malaysiaairlines.com/f...language=en_US
For those who are wondering how it's done in Amadeus Altea, here is a video someone at MH took of their training session.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwbtQvMphGI
In this video they show how to add "inbound" flights and "outbound" flights to the check-in record.
https://askmh.malaysiaairlines.com/f...language=en_US
Originally Posted by AskMH, as of Mar 25, 2022
If I'm travelling multiple sectors, can I check-in my baggage to the final destination?
Yes, as long as you are holding a single PNR.
For flights on oneworld member airlines, Malaysia Airlines still allows passengers to check-through to a final destination with baggage even if the sectors are ticketed separately on separate bookings provided the travel begins with Malaysia Airlines. Please note that this may not be possible on your return journey if travel begins with another oneworld member airline that chooses to adhere to the new oneworld obligation. Certain oneworld and code-share flights allow our passengers to check-through while some do not. Please confirm the status of your ticket at the check-in counter.
Yes, as long as you are holding a single PNR.
For flights on oneworld member airlines, Malaysia Airlines still allows passengers to check-through to a final destination with baggage even if the sectors are ticketed separately on separate bookings provided the travel begins with Malaysia Airlines. Please note that this may not be possible on your return journey if travel begins with another oneworld member airline that chooses to adhere to the new oneworld obligation. Certain oneworld and code-share flights allow our passengers to check-through while some do not. Please confirm the status of your ticket at the check-in counter.
For those who are wondering how it's done in Amadeus Altea, here is a video someone at MH took of their training session.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwbtQvMphGI
In this video they show how to add "inbound" flights and "outbound" flights to the check-in record.
Malaysia Airlines Official Policy on Checking bags on separate tickets
Feb 4, 2018, 5:11 am
#91
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Oh, right, missed the "No Check-in Baggage" in the first line... :P
Yup, they probably will not issue the second set of boarding passes. But KUL's transit desks are fairly straightforward to use: there's the one at the main terminal (next to the 'G' gates side, opposite the Harrods store & Old-town coffee) and one in the satellite terminal (around the centre on the other side from the Airtrain stop). The MH staff there are agents to check in people for the MH and JL flights, as seen here: https://goo.gl/images/fhdDsq
Yup, they probably will not issue the second set of boarding passes. But KUL's transit desks are fairly straightforward to use: there's the one at the main terminal (next to the 'G' gates side, opposite the Harrods store & Old-town coffee) and one in the satellite terminal (around the centre on the other side from the Airtrain stop). The MH staff there are agents to check in people for the MH and JL flights, as seen here: https://goo.gl/images/fhdDsq
Last edited by crackjack; Feb 4, 2018 at 5:17 am
Feb 4, 2018, 12:51 pm
#92
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They can issue boarding passes on separate tickets, if you ask nicely. Not all agents are familiar with the process, especially outport staff, but it's not impossible. I was once declined at PEN but they eventually figured it out and waited for me at the gate with my onward JL boarding pass.
Otherwise, you can try printing your OLCI boarding pass, which should be enough to get you through immigration and into the lounge.
Either way, be prepared to get flagged for a document check at the gate.
Otherwise, you can try printing your OLCI boarding pass, which should be enough to get you through immigration and into the lounge.
Either way, be prepared to get flagged for a document check at the gate.
Mar 24, 2018, 4:00 am
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Does anyone have recent experience with MH interlining checked baggage to Star Alliance carriers e.g SQ / TG?
The last time I tried was last year & it was done w/o any issues.
Thanks!
The last time I tried was last year & it was done w/o any issues.
Thanks!
Mar 24, 2018, 10:56 am
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Mar 25, 2018, 2:06 am
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And so taking my own advice as well as others, I've booked the earlier flight to KUL with a 3 hr layover instead of the 1 hr 30 min. (MH620 vs MH608)
I'll just check out / hang out at the new Golden Lounge - it'll be my 1st time since it re-opened
In the past, I'd have booked the shorter layover but I guess with age, my risk appetite has decreased considerably
I'll just check out / hang out at the new Golden Lounge - it'll be my 1st time since it re-opened
In the past, I'd have booked the shorter layover but I guess with age, my risk appetite has decreased considerably
Mar 26, 2018, 8:02 am
#96
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First time post here.Anyone have any experience of MH interlining with WY (Oman Air) if on separate ticket? WY is not in oneworld but they are a codeshare partner with MH. Specifically I have 2 separate tickets:
BKI-KUL (MH)
KUL-MCT-LHR (WY)
I only have about 2.5hrs in KUL between the flights so if the bags are not checked thru I will have to consider an earlier departure from BKI
BKI-KUL (MH)
KUL-MCT-LHR (WY)
I only have about 2.5hrs in KUL between the flights so if the bags are not checked thru I will have to consider an earlier departure from BKI
Mar 31, 2018, 10:31 am
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First time post here.Anyone have any experience of MH interlining with WY (Oman Air) if on separate ticket? WY is not in oneworld but they are a codeshare partner with MH. Specifically I have 2 separate tickets:
BKI-KUL (MH)
KUL-MCT-LHR (WY)
I only have about 2.5hrs in KUL between the flights so if the bags are not checked thru I will have to consider an earlier departure from BKI
BKI-KUL (MH)
KUL-MCT-LHR (WY)
I only have about 2.5hrs in KUL between the flights so if the bags are not checked thru I will have to consider an earlier departure from BKI
Estimating a somewhat conservative
Still, according to flightstats, the 4pm BKI flight, while mostly on time, is sometimes significantly delayed... given you seem to be somewhat risk-averse on this, it might be better to look into an earlier flight. You’d likely be in the 90% on-time stat, but if not and the flight’s an hour+ late coming in from BKI, you’d not make that Oman flight.
Last edited by crackjack; Mar 31, 2018 at 8:27 pm
Mar 31, 2018, 11:21 am
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BTW, another datapoint on interlining through separate tickets on a non-OW carrier:
NRT-KUL on MH to KUL-SIN on SilkAir... MH’s NRT staff said not possible, even though the SilkAir flight was MH ticket stock.
I didn’t push the issue, because my expectation going in was it wouldn’t be OK’d. I was prepared for that eventuality; it just made the KUL transit a bit more involved.
I didn’t push the issue, because my expectation going in was it wouldn’t be OK’d. I was prepared for that eventuality; it just made the KUL transit a bit more involved.
Last edited by crackjack; Mar 31, 2018 at 11:27 am
Mar 31, 2018, 7:39 pm
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First time post here.Anyone have any experience of MH interlining with WY (Oman Air) if on separate ticket? WY is not in oneworld but they are a codeshare partner with MH. Specifically I have 2 separate tickets:
BKI-KUL (MH)
KUL-MCT-LHR (WY)
I only have about 2.5hrs in KUL between the flights so if the bags are not checked thru I will have to consider an earlier departure from BKI
BKI-KUL (MH)
KUL-MCT-LHR (WY)
I only have about 2.5hrs in KUL between the flights so if the bags are not checked thru I will have to consider an earlier departure from BKI
Enough to collect bags and recheck in for your WY flight. Just ask at BKI if they can thru check. If not no big deal.
Mar 31, 2018, 7:41 pm
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BTW, another datapoint on interlining through separate tickets on a non-OW carrier:
NRT-KUL on MH to KUL-SIN on SilkAir... MH’s NRT staff said not possible, even though the SilkAir flight was MH ticket stock.
I didn’t push the issue, because my expectation going in was it wouldn’t be OK’d. I was prepared for that eventuality; it just made the KUL transit a bit more involved.
I didn’t push the issue, because my expectation going in was it wouldn’t be OK’d. I was prepared for that eventuality; it just made the KUL transit a bit more involved.
Mar 31, 2018, 7:59 pm
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(Not to mention, this was a MH-codeshared flight which is available from MH as part of NRT-KUL-SIN on a single ticket/PNR.)
On the other hand, this was Japan, as against Thailand, Indonesia, etc...
Regardless, if the second flight was on MH metal or another OW carrier, I’d have made sure they checked the bag through.
Last edited by crackjack; Mar 31, 2018 at 8:25 pm
Mar 31, 2018, 9:31 pm
#102
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It’s definitely possible to pick up your bags and recheck in for the WY flight in 2.5 hrs as you have no immigration to go through into KL coming from BKI if the flight is on time, and particularly if you have status with MH to get a ‘priority’ tag attached to your baggage.
Estimating a somewhat conservative
Still, according to flightstats, the 4pm BKI flight, while mostly on time, is sometimes significantly delayed... given you seem to be somewhat risk-averse on this, it might be better to look into an earlier flight. You’d likely be in the 90% on-time stat, but if not and the flight’s an hour+ late coming in from BKI, you’d not make that Oman flight.
Jun 15, 2018, 1:23 am
#103
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Hmmm, interesting... looks like MH changed their policy on interlining baggage across separate tickets in Jan this year?
Not sure how they’d be able to control the activities of the code-shared partners’ check-in agents (per that second point above, “MH flight number on codeshare partners connecting with ...”), but this would definitely have been useful for the NRT-KUL(MH) -> KUL-SIN (MI-metal, MH-coded) connection I did a while ago.
https://mhcare.malaysiaairlines.com/...language=en_US
17 January 2018•FAQAnswerYou can now perform through check-in over the counter, if you are travelling on separate tickets on the following flights operated by Malaysia Airlines (MH), connecting with our oneworld or codeshare partner carriers.
With this facility, you’ll enjoy the convenience of having your bags checked through to your final destination when you check in.
...
Malaysia Airlines connecting with any MH flight number on codeshare partners.
MH flight number on codeshare partners connecting with flights operated by code share partners.
If I'm holding separate tickets, do I have to go to a counter for check-in?
17 January 2018•FAQAnswerYou can now perform through check-in over the counter, if you are travelling on separate tickets on the following flights operated by Malaysia Airlines (MH), connecting with our oneworld or codeshare partner carriers.
With this facility, you’ll enjoy the convenience of having your bags checked through to your final destination when you check in.
...
Malaysia Airlines connecting with any MH flight number on codeshare partners.
- Melbourne > MH > Kuala Lumpur > MH* > Doha
*Operated by Qatar Airways (QR), oneworld codeshare partner.
- Perth > MH > Kuala Lumpur > MH* > Mauritius
*Operated by Air Mauritius (MK), non-oneworld codeshare partner.
- Narita > MH/MH* > Kuala Lumpur > MH** > Abu Dhabi
* Operated by Japan Airlines (JL), oneworld codeshare partner.** Operated by Etihad Airways (EY) non-oneworld codeshare partner.
- Hong Kong > MH > Kuala Lumpur > BI* > Bandar Seri Begawan
* Operated by Malaysia Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines (BI) codeshare on MH.
MH flight number on codeshare partners connecting with flights operated by code share partners.
- Kuala Lumpur > MH/MH* > Amsterdam > KL > Copenhagen
*Operated by KLM (KL), non-oneworld codeshare partner.
- Kuala Lumpur > MH/MH* > Hong Kong > CX > Los Angeles
*Operated by Cathay Pacific , oneworld codeshare partner.
Last edited by crackjack; Jun 15, 2018 at 1:39 am
Jul 17, 2018, 1:07 am
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Hello All,
I am thinking of booking 2 separate return tickets, BOTH on MAS
I have no idea why they always charge
CGK-KUL-XXX return
on biz almost always much more expensive than if I book
CGK-KUL return, KUL-XXX return on business
normally if the different not much, I would book CGK-XXX return via KUL, but this time I am thinking of buying 2 separate tickets.
In this case, MAS should interline my bag, no?
What about if CGK-KUL flight is delayed? have no hope of connecting to XXX?
Thanks much
I am thinking of booking 2 separate return tickets, BOTH on MAS
I have no idea why they always charge
CGK-KUL-XXX return
on biz almost always much more expensive than if I book
CGK-KUL return, KUL-XXX return on business
normally if the different not much, I would book CGK-XXX return via KUL, but this time I am thinking of buying 2 separate tickets.
In this case, MAS should interline my bag, no?
What about if CGK-KUL flight is delayed? have no hope of connecting to XXX?
Thanks much
Jul 17, 2018, 2:00 am
#105
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Hello All,
I am thinking of booking 2 separate return tickets, BOTH on MAS
I have no idea why they always charge
CGK-KUL-XXX return
on biz almost always much more expensive than if I book
CGK-KUL return, KUL-XXX return on business
normally if the different not much, I would book CGK-XXX return via KUL, but this time I am thinking of buying 2 separate tickets.
In this case, MAS should interline my bag, no?
What about if CGK-KUL flight is delayed? have no hope of connecting to XXX?
Thanks much
I am thinking of booking 2 separate return tickets, BOTH on MAS
I have no idea why they always charge
CGK-KUL-XXX return
on biz almost always much more expensive than if I book
CGK-KUL return, KUL-XXX return on business
normally if the different not much, I would book CGK-XXX return via KUL, but this time I am thinking of buying 2 separate tickets.
In this case, MAS should interline my bag, no?
What about if CGK-KUL flight is delayed? have no hope of connecting to XXX?
Thanks much