How far can I check my baggage through?
Oct 9, 2015, 1:49 am
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The Qantas transfer desk in the international terminal can be a zoo at times. If it's overcrowded and you can handle the baggage, just take the nearby down escalator to the train station and pay 5.80 for an airport-transfer to domestic. That's always the most comfortable route to T3. Where you should be able to check in for Canberra without a wait.
Oct 11, 2015, 10:22 am
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The Qantas transfer desk in the international terminal can be a zoo at times. If it's overcrowded and you can handle the baggage, just take the nearby down escalator to the train station and pay 5.80 for an airport-transfer to domestic. That's always the most comfortable route to T3. Where you should be able to check in for Canberra without a wait.
However, if you are an aviation geek (like yours truly), it can be worthwhile doing the airside transfer, as you will get to see parts of the airport you might otherwise not be able to see (which is why there is security screening prior to boarding the bus).
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Oct 12, 2015, 2:18 pm
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Another question on entering USA. My son is flying QF AKL-SYD then QF11 to JFK. One ticket.
Does he have to pick up his checked luggage at LAX or will it go straight to JFK?
On the return journey I suspect he will just pick it up at AKL?
Thanks.
Does he have to pick up his checked luggage at LAX or will it go straight to JFK?
On the return journey I suspect he will just pick it up at AKL?
Thanks.
Oct 12, 2015, 3:14 pm
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So AKL-SYD-(LAX)-JFK and return? Assuming no stopover in SYD, bags will be collected at LAX for CBP. Won't see them until AKL on return.
Yes return AKL-SYD-JFK with no stopovers. I assume QF allow sufficient time for pax to go through CBP and back onto the next leg.
Oct 14, 2015, 5:28 am
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The onward flight to JFK has a very tight turn in JFK to get back to LAX in time for the return to Australia. Any delays to the flight at LAX can cause problems later. If any delays reach a point where it would cause major issues to the operation later in the day, missing pax would be transferred to one of the dozen+ AA LAX-JFK flights.
Oct 19, 2015, 10:30 am
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What happens there? Is there a "secret" airport transfer rate that the machines don't allow for? That's a good tip.^
Oct 19, 2015, 11:01 am
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(If you are using an Opal card and have reached - or are likely to reach - your $21/week cap on airport charges, use Opal, if not, don't use your Opal card either).
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Oct 21, 2015, 6:44 pm
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Similar question but a little different routing. Hkg to syd to akl on a single ticket . 1 hour 50 minute connection in SYD. I know the luggage can be tagged all the way through to akl but do I have to collect in syd or just transit without luggage a n d hope that it is transferred to the akl flight.
On the return akl to syd we are continuing on to Dubai. We have a little less than o hours in syd. We are planning to leave the airport. Can your luggage be tagged all the way with that amount of layover. Know we n end an e visa to leave the airport
Thanks for all info
On the return akl to syd we are continuing on to Dubai. We have a little less than o hours in syd. We are planning to leave the airport. Can your luggage be tagged all the way with that amount of layover. Know we n end an e visa to leave the airport
Thanks for all info
Oct 21, 2015, 7:53 pm
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Similar question but a little different routing. HKG to SYD to AKL on a single ticket. 1 hour 50 minute connection in SYD. I know the luggage can be tagged all the way through to AKLl but do I have to collect in SYD or just transit without luggage and hope that it is transferred to the AKL flight.
On the return AKL to SYD we are continuing on to Dubai. We have a little less than o hours in syd. We are planning to leave the airport. Can your luggage be tagged all the way with that amount of layover. Know we n end an e visa to leave the airport o
On the return AKL to SYD we are continuing on to Dubai. We have a little less than o hours in syd. We are planning to leave the airport. Can your luggage be tagged all the way with that amount of layover. Know we n end an e visa to leave the airport o
Same with baggage on the AKL-SYD-DXB if 1 PNR/ticket. It will be transferred.
On the return you will need a e-visa if you want to enter Australia. Best not the tell the airline that, as you(airline) may need to pay more taxes (departure?). Many people a do a visit to Sydney during transit layover's. A train ride to harbour.
Oct 21, 2015, 7:54 pm
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If all on the one ticket your luggage would be normally be tagged through as they are international connections - there would be no need to collect it.
WHile HKG to AKL you will be fine. The AKL-DXB may be problematic since you wish to leave SYD airport.
WHile HKG to AKL you will be fine. The AKL-DXB may be problematic since you wish to leave SYD airport.
Oct 21, 2015, 8:12 pm
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On a single PNR/ticket on the HKG-SYD-AKL no need to collect your baggage and recheck. None of the stupidity that happens in the USA. You remain air side.
Same with baggage on the AKL-SYD-DXB if 1 PNR/ticket. It will be transferred.
On the return you will need a e-visa if you want to enter Australia. Best not the tell the airline that, as you(airline) may need to pay more taxes (departure?). Many people a do a visit to Sydney during transit layover's. A train ride to harbour.
Same with baggage on the AKL-SYD-DXB if 1 PNR/ticket. It will be transferred.
On the return you will need a e-visa if you want to enter Australia. Best not the tell the airline that, as you(airline) may need to pay more taxes (departure?). Many people a do a visit to Sydney during transit layover's. A train ride to harbour.
Thanks to both of you.