Using multiple airlines?

[villayouth 37]

my flights on thursday are BHX to AMS with KLM the AMS to BKK with China Airlines . when i check my bags at BHX will they still go directly onto the China flight or will i have to do it myself? It was booked as a package BTW

[Esco 19]

When booked as a package your luggage should be automatically transferred but best to check with the airline or booking agency mate

[villayouth 37]

When booked as a package your luggage should be automatically transferred but best to check with the airline or booking agency mate

 

Cheers mate ive got four hours to kill in the airport !! fancy a few -jump :D

[darkmancomes 75]

my flights on thursday are BHX to AMS with KLM the AMS to BKK with China Airlines . when i check my bags at BHX will they still go directly onto the China flight or will i have to do it myself? It was booked as a package BTW

 

Lucky B-------D Villa ! but its ok I will be heading that way in 8weeks from today so its ok for you to enjoy yourself and let us know you are going!! lol Seriously have a good time (sure you dont need me to tell you that) As for the airline I would be checking with the first checkin as they have the answer there as to wether or not the bags will go direct.

[bigdelta 46]

Similar question from US traveller from US via TPE,changing carriers.He rang originating carrier to verify and they said yes.Always good to make a call and have the agent you speak with put a note in your record (PNR).

Imagine having to visit Pook Bar in your flying clothes.

Edited September 11, 2010 by LTGTR

[onelilley 6]

Lucky B-------D Villa ! but its ok I will be heading that way in 8weeks from today so its ok for you to enjoy yourself and let us know you are going!! lol Seriously have a good time (sure you dont need me to tell you that) As for the airline I would be checking with the first checkin as they have the answer there as to wether or not the bags will go direct.

 

I would certainly be checking Villa, some airlines have checking through agreements with each other some do not. Many are not from the same alliance, Oneworld and Star Alliance etc but check through.

 

If you look up the website of your first flight, they should have somewhere on the site what airlines they have checking through agreements with, failing that you could ring them, on the phone I mean.

 

Enjoy your trip.

Edited September 11, 2010 by onelilley

[villayouth 37]

I would certainly be checking Villa, some airlines have checking through agreements with each other some do not. Many are not from the same alliance, Oneworld and Star Alliance etc but check through.

 

If you look up the website of your first flight, they should have somewhere on the site what airlines they have checking through agreements with, failing that you could ring them, on the phone I mean.

 

Enjoy your trip.

 

I will ask at checkin at BHX , Not a problem on the way there as i have a four hour layover :gulp . But i only have 1hr 5mins on the way back

[onelilley 6]

I will ask at checkin at BHX , Not a problem on the way there as i have a four hour layover . But i only have 1hr 5mins on the way back

 

villa, if I was you I would check before you travel, 1hr 5 minutes will not be enough time if you have to mess around with luggage on the way home.

 

I would consider just taking a carry on if KLM do not have check through with China Airlines.

 

If you booked through a travel agent ring them and get them to chyeck it out for you, they may know the answer anyway. If your ticket was done as a combined flight I would think there will be no worries with you baggage. If you booked yourself as two different flights I think you may struggle unless the airlines have that check through agreement, many do though.

Edited September 11, 2010 by onelilley

[kev0184 12]

KLM and China are partners, i have flown on that route, be it from newcastle to amsterdam on klm and onward with china, bags were checked all the way through.

[GlynRhedyn 32]

KLM and China are partners, i have flown on that route, be it from newcastle to amsterdam on klm and onward with china, bags were checked all the way through.

Same same but from Cardiff. Done it about three times I think, check in at Cardiff with KLM, collect luggage in BKK from the China Airlines flight. Don't worry son, you'll be ok. I can see I'm going to be nursing you all trip Villa.

Glyn.

[Regyai 415]

Biggest factor seems to be are the flights on the one 'ticket' then it is a 'package' and with the short transit on your return leg it should not have been issued if baggage does not have enough time to transit the airport - never mind not being checked through!

[villayouth 37]

villa, if I was you I would check before you travel, 1hr 5 minutes will not be enough time if you have to mess around with luggage on the way home.

 

I would consider just taking a carry on if KLM do not have check through with China Airlines.

 

If you booked through a travel agent ring them and get them to chyeck it out for you, they may know the answer anyway. If your ticket was done as a combined flight I would think there will be no worries with you baggage. If you booked yourself as two different flights I think you may struggle unless the airlines have that check through agreement, many do though.

 

 

Same same but from Cardiff. Done it about three times I think, check in at Cardiff with KLM, collect luggage in BKK from the China Airlines flight. Don't worry son, you'll be ok. I can see I'm going to be nursing you all trip Villa.

Glyn.

 

Thanks for looking after me guys anyway i have decided to take a case and a carry on as my layover is four hours on the way there so no worrys . I will leave my case at the Drunken Duck and have TTT do my laundry before i arrive next trip(will only cost me a fruit and nut and a bag of cheese and onion ). That way i will never have to check in luggage again and just bring a carry on for future trips

 

[Esco 19]

Cheers mate ive got four hours to kill in the airport !! fancy a few

 

What time on Thursday matey?

 

I'm always up for a bevvie or two!

Edited September 12, 2010 by Esco

[villayouth 37]

What time on Thursday matey?

 

I'm always up for a bevvie or two!

 

I land at 10am and depart at 14.45 how much is a beer in Schiphol anyway

Edited September 12, 2010 by villayouth

[Esco 19]

I land at 10am and depart at 14.45 how much is a beer in Schiphol anyway

 

FFS you do realize some people need to work ?

 

Beer isnt overly expensive mate just pop into the Old Amsterdam cafe upstairs they have a smoking area as well

[villayouth 37]

FFS you do realize some people need to work ?

 

Beer isnt overly expensive mate just pop into the Old Amsterdam cafe upstairs they have a smoking area as well

 

 

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