Checking baggage to final destination [Separate Bookings]

[mattjdalton]

Hey All,

I am in LAX for the weekend, and land back in Sydney on Monday morning. 2.5 hours later, I fly out to PEK via PVG.

Can I check my baggage from LAX-SYD-PVG (where I think I will have to clear customs) and then check again to PEK?

LAX-SYD and SYD-PVG-PEK are on separate bookings, but they are both registered on my FF number (and were both purchased from QF).


Thanks


Matt

 

[serfty]

If you SYD-//-PEK journey was booked on Qantas or oneworld then they should be able to check you from LAX though to China.

Make sure you have all e-tickets with you upon check-in at LAX.

 

[mattjdalton]

Re: Checking baggage to final destination

Hey Serfty,

Thanks for the reply.

I spoke to the Qantas Platinum customer line, and they said that it wasn't possible as they are on different tickets. I will have both with me in LAX, so will give it a go.

Partner and I fly out on QF11 tomorrow, as this is a personal trip, we are on a discounted fare, but my status got me a nice whY seat. Any tips on getting an Op-Up to PE? (Our fares are O, so no points upgrade)

Despite spending the last 4 years flying around Asia, I have never been in PE.

I like that I get full points and status for the flight however.

Matt

 

[serfty]

...
I spoke to the Qantas Platinum customer line, and they said that it wasn't possible as they are on different tickets. I will have both with me in LAX, so will give it a go. ...

What flight number is your SYD-PVG flight?

QF129?

 

[mattjdalton]

Hi Sir,

Yup, LAX-SYD is QF12, and SYD-PVG is QF129. I then have to clear customs and immigration in PVG before I get on MU5186 to finish my day in PEK.

I am thinking I need to have as much time as possible in the First Lounge after Y on LAX-SYD. At least I am J on the way to PVG.

Matt

 

[serfty]

Since you ona oneworld flight number (QF129) then they should interline. (If it was not a oneworld flight number (QF/CX etc.) then luggage interlining is not a given.)

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....ram/qf-no-longer-interline-through-26031.html

You may like to bring a copy of this with you to check-in (only show it if absolutely necessary):

• http://www.qantas.com.au/agents/dyn/qf/policies/ReadytoFlyFAQ191010.pdf