Can I skip my first flight and get on the second flight? [duplicate]
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I've booked a ticket to Tokyo with Alitalia from Amsterdam. I have one stop at Milan Linate (LIN) and the next flight will leave from Milan Malpensa (MXP). I have 3.15 hours to get to Malpensa Airport. I find this not enough time, so I booked another ticket to Milan a day earlier with Iberia.
Is it possible to skip the first flight on Alitalia to Milan Linate and get on the flight from Milan Malpensa to Tokyo?
Best Answer
Usually not. As soon as you miss the first flight, the rest of your itinerary is cancelled.
You should probably contact Alitalia and try to change your itinerary to just be MXP-Tokyo.
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Can I skip the first leg of my flight and start my journey from the second airport?
Can I skip the first leg of my flight? No, you cannot skip the first leg of any itinerary. As stated above, after you've skipped a flight, all remaining flight legs on your itinerary will be canceled by the airline. It may seem silly, but this is a common mistake many infrequent travelers make.Can I miss my first flight and get on my connecting flight?
When you miss that first flight, whether or not you cancel or no-show, the entire ticket becomes void. This rule also applies to connecting flights.Can you get on the second leg of a flight?
No. If you miss any leg of your ticketed itinerary, the airline will cancel all remaining legs of the flight.Why Your Flight Number Is More Important Than You Think
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Answer 2
No. They will cancel your second flight if you don't take the first leg. Google "Hidden City ticketing" for more details.
However, if you have a single ticket, than Alitalia has full responsibility to ge your to your destination. If you miss your connection, they will rebook you for free and possibly put you up in a hotel for the night. The shuttle from Linate to Malpenza takes between and 1 and 1.5 hours (depending on time of day) so it doesn't seem impossible. Does your ticket include the shuttle ride? I would also assume that Alitalia checks your bags through, so they would have to get those to Malpenza as well. If you are worried about the connection time, contact Alitalia and talk it through with them. The may be able to rebook you an on earlier flight for free.
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