What does linking flights do?

[stopthecap]

I have 2 sets of flights on seperate reference numbers but have been told they are linked, i assume for bags to follow through however as these are on seperate references how can i be sure? This originated when a classic reward flight was changed and i had to book a new leg and get it "linked".

I requested this on a subsequent 2 leg booking and was advised it was done but when i questioned about baggage he said he will leave a note which is more confusing because if linking doesnt assume baggage follow through why have an extra note?

So for below Ref 1 and 2 are they linked? will baggage follow through?

Reference 1

Sydney to Hong Kong​

QF127 • Wed 6 Sep 2023 • 10:15 - 17:55

Reference 2

Hong Kong to Amsterdam​

KL820 • Wed 6 Sep 2023 • 21:15 - 07:10 (Thu)

Amsterdam to Rome​

KL1601 • Thu 7 Sep 2023 • 09:35 - 11:50

Apparently now linked. And also

Reference 1

Rome to Helsinki​

AY1762 • Thu 28 Sep 2023 • 11:10 - 15:35

Reference 2

Helsinki to Tokyo (Haneda)​

JL48 • Thu 28 Sep 2023 • 17:25 - 08:55 (Fri)

Tokyo (Haneda) to Bangkok​

JL31 • Fri 29 Sep 2023 • 11:15 - 15:40

 

[jrfsp]

In short….sweet fa

 

[MrJetset]

I assume separate PNRs. Are any of the outbound a mix of revenue and award? If not, you will need to clear immigration, recollect your bags and check in all over again.



If travelling on a oneworld flight booked on separate tickets in separate bookings, the baggage will not be checked through and the customers will not receive the boarding pass for their onward flight.

Please allow enough time for your customers to collect their baggage at the end of each flight, clear customs and immigration if necessary, move between different terminals and re-check in with the next airline.

However, if your customers are travelling on separate tickets but in the same booking, the bags will be transferred between flights and they will receive the boarding pass for their onward flight.

^ 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.

I'm afraid AY are very strict and will not interline on separate tickets at all.

 

[madrooster]

I'm afraid AY are very strict and will not interline on separate tickets at all.

AY do through check to anyone they have an interline agreement with - if on one PNR. Separate PNRs, they won't.

 

[stopthecap]

Yes thanks to the lady @ qantas who told me to book a seperate flight and she will ensure baggage goes through.. Kinda getting sick of the sh&t qantas feed and manage to f&*^k up peoples holidays.

 

[encryptededdy]

So I would expect Sydney through to Rome to be OK, if Qantas themselves have left a note on the booking. Although Qantas' own rules say it's not possible so...

On the way back, it'll be a bit annoying but I assume it would be doable given your first flight is in the Schengen area, so assuming no delays you can probably manually recheck your bag since you won't have to clear immigration to access the bag drop.

Not really optimal though.

 

[madrooster]

So I would expect Sydney through to Rome to be OK, if Qantas themselves have left a note on the booking.

The airport won't even see it. In both scenarios, baggage won't be through checked.

 

[tdimdad]

That connection in Helsinki will be easy if your incoming from Rome is close to on time. The ground handling in Helsinki is usually efficient and bags available probably within 15 mins. Then you lug them upstairs in T2, a 3 min trip, and you'll find the JL check-in at the opposite side (or front left) of the check-in hall when you take the escalators / lift up.

You need to have your luggage on you by 16:15 to be able to make it to the JL check-in on time (assuming a 60 min cutoff at JL). Luckily, it seems that the punctuality of AY1762 is currently high (in the last 90 days only three runs would have caused any drama to you) so fingers crossed it stays that way.

From the security check, it'll be 3-5 mins to the non-Schengen customs / passport check, another 3-5 mins to the AY lounge (if you have time for it) and from there 3-5 mins to your gate. However, note that JL sometimes leaves from a bus gate so you need an extra 10-15 mins of gate time for that.