Through-check bags? IST transit on 2 separate TK tickets
Jan 25, 2019, 8:16 am
#17
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No first hand experience with TK at KUL, but in general agents at KUL are very good at checking bags to final destination even when on separate tickets with different carriers. In your case - TK to TK - I'm almost certain that the check-in agent will comply with your request if you show the IST-KUL ticket. If not ask to speak to a supervisor.
Aug 24, 2019, 11:47 pm
#18
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I am going on a trip with 2 separate tickets. The first BOM- IST and then onward to IST-LHR. The transit time is 2 hours at Istanbul. I will not have checked luggage as I will be traveling with someone on a single ticket and all checked baggage will be routed on their PNR.
My plan is to web check in and then show up at the gate. Given that I hold an Indian passport and assuming that BOM agent refuses to give me my second leg boarding pass can I get a boarding pass at the lounge or transfer kiosk at ist. If I show at the gate with a mobile boarding pass would they allow me to board.
My plan is to web check in and then show up at the gate. Given that I hold an Indian passport and assuming that BOM agent refuses to give me my second leg boarding pass can I get a boarding pass at the lounge or transfer kiosk at ist. If I show at the gate with a mobile boarding pass would they allow me to board.
Aug 25, 2019, 6:11 am
#19
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Yes, just ask for a BP at the lounge, Anyway, a self-printed BP or mobile BP should work for you at the IST gate. If not, the gate agent will print it for you. There is nothing to worry about.
Aug 25, 2019, 8:15 am
#20
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As SK AAR said, there should be no problem with web check-in for IST-LHR. A mobile boarding card is sufficient at the gate, and if for some reason you cannot get one, there are transfer desks (and the lounge) where they'd be happy to print it for you. However, two hours between flights on separate tickets are risky. If your incoming flight is delayed, you may miss your second flight and TK will be under no obligation to accommodate you.
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Aug 25, 2019, 10:23 am
#21
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2 separate tickets
I am going on a trip with 2 separate tickets. The first BOM- IST and then onward to IST-LHR. The transit time is 2 hours at Istanbul. I will not have checked luggage as I will be traveling with someone on a single ticket and all checked baggage will be routed on their PNR.
My plan is to web check in and then show up at the gate. Given that I hold an Indian passport and assuming that BOM agent refuses to give me my second leg boarding pass can I get a boarding pass at the lounge or transfer kiosk at ist. If I show at the gate with a mobile boarding pass would they allow me to board.
My plan is to web check in and then show up at the gate. Given that I hold an Indian passport and assuming that BOM agent refuses to give me my second leg boarding pass can I get a boarding pass at the lounge or transfer kiosk at ist. If I show at the gate with a mobile boarding pass would they allow me to board.
Aug 25, 2019, 10:27 am
#22
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2 separate tickets
I am going on a trip with 2 separate tickets. The first BOM- IST and then onward to IST-LHR. The transit time is 2 hours at Istanbul. I will not have checked luggage as I will be traveling with someone on a single ticket and all checked baggage will be routed on their PNR.
My plan is to web check in and then show up at the gate. Given that I hold an Indian passport and assuming that BOM agent refuses to give me my second leg boarding pass can I get a boarding pass at the lounge or transfer kiosk at ist. If I show at the gate with a mobile boarding pass would they allow me to board.
My plan is to web check in and then show up at the gate. Given that I hold an Indian passport and assuming that BOM agent refuses to give me my second leg boarding pass can I get a boarding pass at the lounge or transfer kiosk at ist. If I show at the gate with a mobile boarding pass would they allow me to board.
Aug 25, 2019, 2:10 pm
#23
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This is also my experience when travelling on 2 (separate) TK tickets - in particular in Asia I would expect no issues when asking for bags to be checked to final TK destination. If bags are checked through to final destination you are almost guaranteed to receive BP for your second/ex IST leg.
Onward flights with other carriers than TK may yield a different result when req. bags to be checked to final destination.
Onward flights with other carriers than TK may yield a different result when req. bags to be checked to final destination.
Aug 27, 2019, 6:29 am
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This is also my experience when travelling on 2 (separate) TK tickets - in particular in Asia I would expect no issues when asking for bags to be checked to final TK destination. If bags are checked through to final destination you are almost guaranteed to receive BP for your second/ex IST leg.
Onward flights with other carriers than TK may yield a different result when req. bags to be checked to final destination.
Onward flights with other carriers than TK may yield a different result when req. bags to be checked to final destination.
Data point. My daughter flew DPS IST LHR on two separate tickets and 2 classes. Bags check through as both TK
I flew same route a few days later but BA IST LHR. Absolute refusal as expected.
To be honest my daughter had the much better experience.
Dec 15, 2019, 11:54 pm
#27
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HI everyone,
I will be flying TXL-IST with Turkish Airlines and IST-SIN with SQ on 2 separate tickets. Is it possible for me to have through check in and checked baggage? I've read some reviews that since it's of the same Star Alliance they actually can do it if they want to. But the strict rule is that this isn't possible
I will be flying TXL-IST with Turkish Airlines and IST-SIN with SQ on 2 separate tickets. Is it possible for me to have through check in and checked baggage? I've read some reviews that since it's of the same Star Alliance they actually can do it if they want to. But the strict rule is that this isn't possible
Dec 15, 2019, 11:58 pm
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HI everyone,
I will be flying TXL-IST with Turkish Airlines and IST-SIN with SQ on 2 separate tickets. Is it possible for me to have through check in and checked baggage? I've read some reviews that since it's of the same Star Alliance they actually can do it if they want to. But the strict rule is that this isn't possible
I will be flying TXL-IST with Turkish Airlines and IST-SIN with SQ on 2 separate tickets. Is it possible for me to have through check in and checked baggage? I've read some reviews that since it's of the same Star Alliance they actually can do it if they want to. But the strict rule is that this isn't possible
Dec 16, 2019, 12:14 am
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The check-in agents in TXL which are responsible for TK flights are not TK employees. They contract employees from local ground service companies and they generally are less knowledgable about airline policies. These employees are contracted third party check-in agents.