early check in at LHR
Aug 22, 2022, 3:35 am
#1
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Join Date: Jul 2017
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early check in at LHR
Hi all,
first time QR flyer (but a Plat from a status match).
LHR-DOH-AKL, on the 3pm flight ex LHR.
wnat to go to Windsor castle in the morning and then to LHR. Can we check bags at say 8am and then Uber to the castle and then come back to airport at sat 1pm?
Save lugging bags around. 2 people, paid business.
Any recent experiences please?
first time QR flyer (but a Plat from a status match).
LHR-DOH-AKL, on the 3pm flight ex LHR.
wnat to go to Windsor castle in the morning and then to LHR. Can we check bags at say 8am and then Uber to the castle and then come back to airport at sat 1pm?
Save lugging bags around. 2 people, paid business.
Any recent experiences please?
Aug 22, 2022, 5:01 am
#3
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SYD | HGH
Programs: CX DM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton DM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,121
Not exactly the same question, however similar. Does QR allow "fly ahead" at all?
Providing space available at an earlier flight, would they allow us to fly earlier (so we could shorten our layover)?
Providing space available at an earlier flight, would they allow us to fly earlier (so we could shorten our layover)?
Aug 22, 2022, 6:47 am
#5
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BRS
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Posts: 4,993
Hi all,
first time QR flyer (but a Plat from a status match).
LHR-DOH-AKL, on the 3pm flight ex LHR.
wnat to go to Windsor castle in the morning and then to LHR. Can we check bags at say 8am and then Uber to the castle and then come back to airport at sat 1pm?
Save lugging bags around. 2 people, paid business.
Any recent experiences please?
first time QR flyer (but a Plat from a status match).
LHR-DOH-AKL, on the 3pm flight ex LHR.
wnat to go to Windsor castle in the morning and then to LHR. Can we check bags at say 8am and then Uber to the castle and then come back to airport at sat 1pm?
Save lugging bags around. 2 people, paid business.
Any recent experiences please?
Aug 22, 2022, 8:29 am
#6
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cardiff
Programs: qatar airways platinum
Posts: 733
You will not be able to check in your luggage that early. They always use the excuse that they cannot guarantee your luggage will get on your flight as they have earlier flights.
I have tried this before and they were quite rigid in that you had to wait for the morning flights to depart. I would use the left luggage option as suggested earlier.
I have tried this before and they were quite rigid in that you had to wait for the morning flights to depart. I would use the left luggage option as suggested earlier.
Aug 22, 2022, 8:42 am
#7
Join Date: Jul 2022
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Have you considered leaving your luggage at your hotel? Many would be happy to keep it for a few hours for you after you check out.
Alternatively you can try Stasher, they have many locations (either some shops or Premier Inn / other hotels) where you can leave your bags for around GBP5 per item for a day. Probably more convenient than making a trip to the airport just to drop your luggage.
Alternatively you can try Stasher, they have many locations (either some shops or Premier Inn / other hotels) where you can leave your bags for around GBP5 per item for a day. Probably more convenient than making a trip to the airport just to drop your luggage.
Aug 22, 2022, 12:23 pm
#8
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There have been anecdotal reports of QR granting these requests from time to time but I wouldn't count on it. They might be more flexible in case your change would be operationally helpful (e.g. your flight is oversold/delayed, etc).
Aug 23, 2022, 12:21 am
#9
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Global Again
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Hi all,
first time QR flyer (but a Plat from a status match).
LHR-DOH-AKL, on the 3pm flight ex LHR.
wnat to go to Windsor castle in the morning and then to LHR. Can we check bags at say 8am and then Uber to the castle and then come back to airport at sat 1pm?
Save lugging bags around. 2 people, paid business.
Any recent experiences please?
first time QR flyer (but a Plat from a status match).
LHR-DOH-AKL, on the 3pm flight ex LHR.
wnat to go to Windsor castle in the morning and then to LHR. Can we check bags at say 8am and then Uber to the castle and then come back to airport at sat 1pm?
Save lugging bags around. 2 people, paid business.
Any recent experiences please?
They did check us in and bag tags issued, but bags could not be sent trough on the belts, and had to be left to one side for staff to load on belts later.
Possible as a Plat they will do something similar for you.
If the security lines are busy Saturday, allow more time as I did not see fast track open during my time there.
Aug 23, 2022, 6:22 am
#10
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: SYD | HGH
Programs: CX DM, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton DM, Marriott Plat
Posts: 2,121
There is no official policy allowing for free same-day changes, as you'd find on BA or North American carriers. If you want to go on an earlier flight, it'll be like changing your ticket in advance, with all the associated costs.
There have been anecdotal reports of QR granting these requests from time to time but I wouldn't count on it. They might be more flexible in case your change would be operationally helpful (e.g. your flight is oversold/delayed, etc).
There have been anecdotal reports of QR granting these requests from time to time but I wouldn't count on it. They might be more flexible in case your change would be operationally helpful (e.g. your flight is oversold/delayed, etc).