Checked luggage on a turn-around question
Apr 21, 2019, 10:14 am
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Checked luggage on a turn-around question
Good evening brains trust
Have an upcoming DOH-CMB which then connects to a seperate ticket CMB-DOH-LHR (and vv), all in J. Will the QR check-in check the luggage from DOH-CMB-DOH-LHR?
I do need to take checked luggage as I will be in Europe for 7 weeks.
I do have just on 3 hours in CMB if I have to go landslide and check-in again.
For those wondering; the fare is almost USD2000 cheaper to do the CMB turn around than straight DOH-LHR and the QF Status Credits 160 more each way.
Have an upcoming DOH-CMB which then connects to a seperate ticket CMB-DOH-LHR (and vv), all in J. Will the QR check-in check the luggage from DOH-CMB-DOH-LHR?
I do need to take checked luggage as I will be in Europe for 7 weeks.
I do have just on 3 hours in CMB if I have to go landslide and check-in again.
For those wondering; the fare is almost USD2000 cheaper to do the CMB turn around than straight DOH-LHR and the QF Status Credits 160 more each way.
Apr 21, 2019, 10:42 am
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It’s been discussed before but I think that one piece of luggage can’t be tagged for the same airport twice, so can’t depart DOH and return to DOH.
Sadly after the incidents today I would expect the airport to be very busy and slow if you’re going anytime soon, so 3 hours may be a problem.
The airlines may may get more flexible with bookings, so watch out with that to see if it gives you options.
Sadly after the incidents today I would expect the airport to be very busy and slow if you’re going anytime soon, so 3 hours may be a problem.
The airlines may may get more flexible with bookings, so watch out with that to see if it gives you options.
Apr 21, 2019, 7:12 pm
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Read this thread where a passenger was trying to do a similar thing but through DEL. The outcome was not good.
Denied Boarding DOH-DEL-DOH-LAX
If your travel is in the near future then I agree that with heightened security a three hour turnaround may be tight if you need to go airside. I understand the CMB authorities are asking passengers to be at the airport four hours before the scheduled departure time of their flight.
Denied Boarding DOH-DEL-DOH-LAX
If your travel is in the near future then I agree that with heightened security a three hour turnaround may be tight if you need to go airside. I understand the CMB authorities are asking passengers to be at the airport four hours before the scheduled departure time of their flight.
Apr 21, 2019, 9:08 pm
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Have an upcoming DOH-CMB which then connects to a seperate ticket CMB-DOH-LHR (and vv), all in J. Will the QR check-in check the luggage from DOH-CMB-DOH-LHR?
I do need to take checked luggage as I will be in Europe for 7 weeks.
I do have just on 3 hours in CMB if I have to go landslide and check-in again.
I do need to take checked luggage as I will be in Europe for 7 weeks.
I do have just on 3 hours in CMB if I have to go landslide and check-in again.
Apr 21, 2019, 9:44 pm
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Apr 21, 2019, 10:52 pm
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How long is your connection in DOH after arriving from your CMB-DOH flight. Suggesting that you're Business Class or First you would be allowed to use the fast-track at arrivals and departures; however, the immigration agents could sometimes be rude and not accept passengers who would stay in Qatar less than 12 hours. Obviously, if you're a citizen of Qatar or you have a living permit over there, that means no problem.
Apr 21, 2019, 11:36 pm
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I am resident in DOH. Have 3.10 on the way CMB-DOH-LHR in DOH but only 1.20 on the way back.
We have 2.40 in between each turn-around in CMB and are not traveling until July and back in August.
We have 2.40 in between each turn-around in CMB and are not traveling until July and back in August.
Apr 21, 2019, 11:41 pm
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On the way to the UK, use the storage service in DOH ( if available ), 3h10mins would be enough to clear immigration, and check those bags. On the way back, ask the check-in agent to check your bags till DOH and when arriving at DOH, just use the transfer path. Fly DOH-CMB & CMB-DOH without your bags in the cargo hold. After arriving to DOH claim your bags at the lost&found office/baggage services office at DOH.
Apr 22, 2019, 8:28 am
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On the way to the UK, use the storage service in DOH ( if available ), 3h10mins would be enough to clear immigration, and check those bags. On the way back, ask the check-in agent to check your bags till DOH and when arriving at DOH, just use the transfer path. Fly DOH-CMB & CMB-DOH without your bags in the cargo hold. After arriving to DOH claim your bags at the lost&found office/baggage services office at DOH.
Apr 22, 2019, 7:19 pm
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No idea, but if there isn't any just use another method. Leave it in your car, get a friend to meet you there with it, ask QR if they can check you and your luggage in for your next ticket so they're holding it while you go off to CMB and back, etc.
Apr 23, 2019, 6:03 am
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On the next page, they are not supposed to do it on a <24hr stopover: No short-checking luggage in DOH layover
Apr 23, 2019, 6:55 am
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On the next page, they are not supposed to do it on a <24hr stopover: No short-checking luggage in DOH layover