INTL-DOM Flight Connections @ SYD T1
Sep 8, 2009, 9:29 am
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INTL-DOM Flight Connections @ SYD T1
I have an upcoming internaional flight into SYD and am looking to fly onward to MEL on JQ in StarClass. As the flight operates from T1, I am wondering whether it is necessary to clear customs/immigration and re check at departures for JQ service or is there a transfers area? If there is one do JQ allow xfers?
Would this be different for QF / Any other airline operating dom sectors from T1?
I can't find any info on tranfers on QF, JQ or SYD airport websites apart from T1 to T2/3 domestic.
Any advice would be great, or if someone could point me in the right direction.
Cheers
David
Would this be different for QF / Any other airline operating dom sectors from T1?
I can't find any info on tranfers on QF, JQ or SYD airport websites apart from T1 to T2/3 domestic.
Any advice would be great, or if someone could point me in the right direction.
Cheers
David
Sep 8, 2009, 10:34 am
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Editied as I now have the link - its a pop up:
http://www.jetstar.com/au/en/popup/f...nnections.aspx
In a nutshell it looks like:
- international QF/JQ to international JQ is OK and baggage will be transferred for you provided it is on the same ticket - and there must be at least two hours connection time
- international any other carrier - no assistance or baggage transfer
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Last edited by LHR/MEL/Europe FF; Sep 8, 2009 at 10:41 am
Sep 8, 2009, 6:33 pm
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You must clear immigration and customs in SYD. JQ shows their "recommended connection time" as 2:15 in SYD, so choosing to fly JQ instead of QF for SYD-MEL is a huge hassle imo, unless you really want to fly into Avalon. Taxi from AVV to CBD costs double compared to MEL. Also QF economy can be nicer than JQ starclass on SYD-MEL, fwiw, depending on the flight. I just noticed that you say this JQ flight operates from T1; didn't know that JQ did the domestic leg of international as QF did (does AVV even have immigration/customs -- don't think so). I guess that is the reason it goes via SYD international.
Sep 8, 2009, 6:40 pm
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You must clear immigration and customs in SYD. JQ shows their "recommended connection time" as 2:15 in SYD, so choosing to fly JQ instead of QF for SYD-MEL is a huge hassle imo, unless you really want to fly into Avalon. Taxi from AVV to CBD costs double compared to MEL. Also QF economy can be nicer than JQ starclass on SYD-MEL, fwiw, depending on the flight. I just noticed that you say this JQ flight operates from T1; didn't know that JQ did the domestic leg of international as QF did (does AVV even have immigration/customs -- don't think so). I guess that is the reason it goes via SYD international.
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Sep 8, 2009, 6:46 pm
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Wouldn't the OP's plans count as QF international -> JQ international, with a 1:00 connection time as on the page linked to? And if I understand it right, the JQ flight goes to MEL (not AVV), arriving at the international terminal so that immigration and customs can be cleared there (if bags can be through-checked).
Sep 8, 2009, 7:22 pm
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If you arrive - SYD T1 (Qantas Pier) without checked-bags, can you not simply use the Jetstar counter at the airside Transfer desk (and offcially be processed as an Australian arrival in MEL T2)? Or has the JQ line disappeared from the desk with its move to downstairs? Or does is it only open with restricted hours, designed to assist Kiwis with their movements?
Sep 8, 2009, 8:00 pm
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Not at all. The OP is flying Starclass to MEL on JQi.
They will complete immigration/customs processing in MEL.
Any checked luggage will be transferred to the JQ flight by Qantas groundstaff.
http://qantas.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/q...i=&p_topview=1
They will complete immigration/customs processing in MEL.
Any checked luggage will be transferred to the JQ flight by Qantas groundstaff.
http://qantas.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/q...i=&p_topview=1
Sep 8, 2009, 10:23 pm
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FYI, The reason why I want to fly the JQ sector is it departs from T1.
This flight continues on the MEL Tullamarine and has StarClass on offer.
It's not the best of experiences at SYD intl to be hurled through immigration like cattle then have to clear customs like sheep with the sheep dogs rounding you up and finally making it outside being shuffled onto a transfer bus.
I would much rather avoid this or have to do this at my final destination.
Thanks for the replies
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This flight continues on the MEL Tullamarine and has StarClass on offer.
It's not the best of experiences at SYD intl to be hurled through immigration like cattle then have to clear customs like sheep with the sheep dogs rounding you up and finally making it outside being shuffled onto a transfer bus.
I would much rather avoid this or have to do this at my final destination.
Thanks for the replies
David
Sep 9, 2009, 4:46 am
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I didn't realize that JQi sells domestic sectors. So this is the same as QF? With D for domestic pax? Or is it only sold for international connections? As an aside, I notice many of the QF MEL-SYD-MEL flights are now codeshared with JQ (!), using the QF flight number with a 6 in front.
Sep 9, 2009, 6:05 am
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For those travlling domestically, say MEL-SYD, they get the orange D sticker.
The Saturday afternoon 3:15pm JQi flight SYD-MEL is popular hereabouts for a mini MR as the AUD329 fare earns 40 SC's. Also, WP's get a nice lunch in the First Class lounge at Sydney.
The Saturday afternoon 3:15pm JQi flight SYD-MEL is popular hereabouts for a mini MR as the AUD329 fare earns 40 SC's. Also, WP's get a nice lunch in the First Class lounge at Sydney.
Sep 14, 2009, 4:24 am
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Although david870mdg, the OP, presumably won't get an orange D sticker because he is a direct airside transfer after an international arrival to SYD, and going on to MEL uncleared - so will be treated as an international arrival at MEL.
Sep 14, 2009, 4:45 am
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Mmmm, so no clearance at SYD, does that mean a smooth transfer to JQ?
Sep 14, 2009, 4:57 am
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My response in post #10 that you quoted was in direct relation to post #9.
Sep 14, 2009, 4:58 am
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Sep 14, 2009, 5:08 am
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