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.

 

[Mwenenzi]

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!

You need to read the exception

Interline and Through Checked Baggage

Checked baggage allowances are determined according to the itinerary and provided at the time of booking. Different baggage allowances may apply each time baggage is checked in. This page contains information on Interline - International Journeys and Through Checked Baggage.

www.qantas.com

^ Exemptions apply for customers travelling on a oneworld separate PNRs when using a combination of award travel and revenue travel. Note: This is a Qantas exemption and may not be supported by all oneworld airlines.

Will be a lot easier at SYD if you can interline bags and get boarding pass/document check at MEL. Then just the gate 15 transit bus to T1