Checked baggage through on separate bookings

[MEL_Traveller]

I had a special request so I wasn't able to -

Not clear what you mean by this?

 

[he3at]

Hi all,
Would I be able to have luggage checked through with these bookings (on separate PNRs)?

• QF436 MEL-SYD, booked as QFF economy classic reward, arriving 1230
• BA16 SYD-SIN, booked as QFF business classic reward, departing 1620 same day

QF's interline webpage seems to say I can't, but what have others' experiences been?
Is there any point calling Qantas to ask?
Should I ask Qantas at MEL domestic before bag drop (assuming I can find someone)?
Should I hold-off online check in for the SYD-SIN leg?

All advice and anecdotes welcome!

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Hi all,
Would I be able to have luggage checked through with these bookings (on separate PNRs)?

• QF436 MEL-SYD, booked as QFF economy classic reward, arriving 1230
• BA16 SYD-SIN, booked as QFF business classic reward, departing 1620 same day

QF's interline webpage seems to say I can't, but what have others' experiences been?
Is there any point calling Qantas to ask?
Should I ask Qantas at MEL domestic before bag drop (assuming I can find someone)?
Should I hold-off online check in for the SYD-SIN leg?

All advice and anecdotes welcome!

No point calling Qantas.

I think the best option is to go to an assisted service desk at MEL domestic and ask there. That’s the desk that handles domestic->international connections, so if anyone can do anything, they will. But don’t be disappointed if the answer is a ‘no’.

 

[he3at]

Thanks for the tips. I'll check out the service desk at Mel domestic. Fortunately there's plenty of time between flights to grab bags if I have to.