Will Etihad check bags through on two separate bookings?

[paultiffen]

Hi,

I booked the following for my parents which has a 2:20 layover in AUH and was wondering if Etihad can check bags all the way through for both bookings. They have separate PNRs.

LHR AUH Economy Dep LHR 09:30 Arrives AUH at 19:25 on VA miles

They are then connecting to a flight booked on AA miles
AUH MEL Business Dep AUH 21:45 Arr MEL 17:20

Can Etihad check them in for both flights and check the bags through to Melbourne?

Thanks,
Paul

 

[mark4217]

If they are on EY metal you should be able to book all the way through from LHR regardless of separate PNR's. I do it all the time, however using two rewards program/points is new to me, but why would it matter. Give EY a call but if on EY metal for both flights I would say they have no problem.

 

[ywwol]

I've checked through baggage on different airline partners on different PNRs. I think it comes down to being prepared with all the information, PNRs, flight numbers, airport codes, and getting a checkin agent with the experience and patience to marry it all up. Be nice and they will be accommodating.

 

[MFM3012]

Etihad will check bags through on two different PNRs booked through two different frequent flyer programmes. I've done this many times.