Baggage allowance inquiry with two different airlines in one ticket

I am flying with two different airlines in one ticket. Finnair from Helsinki to Vienna and Qatar airways from Vienna to manila. Which airline baggage policy should I follow? There is no indicated baggage allowance in my electronic ticket.

Best Answer

If a trip is purchased as a single ticket (as is the case here) then it is the baggage rules of the most significant carrier that apply.

In your case, since Finnair only handles a European flight and Qatar Airways handles an inter-continental flight, it would be Qatar Airways' baggage rules that apply to the entire trip.

If the flights were purchased separately, then the rules of each airline apply to each segment independently.

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Do I have to recheck my luggage when flying with multiple airlines?

If all your flights on multiple carriers are on the same ticket, your bags will be checked through to your final destination. If you're flying different carriers on different tickets, you will have to collect your bags at connecting airports and check them in for your next flight. That's it in a nutshell.

Is baggage allowance combined?

The baggage allowance stated in your booking confirmation or in your ticket is per passenger and can't be combined with another passenger. If a checked bag weighs 23kg\u201332kg (50\u201370lb), a heavy bag charge will be collected at the airport.

Can I transit with two different airlines?

Your plane ticket will also become invalid. You should be careful if you will fly with two different airline companies. There are interline baggage agreements between the airlines. If they have an agreement, transit passengers can continue their journey without an issue.

How do checked bags work with multiple flights?

The agent at check-in will usually ask if you want your luggage checked through to your last stop. You'll also receive boarding passes for both flights when you first check-in, so all you will need to do is find your gate at your connecting airport and your bags will automatically follow.

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