Is it possible to change to an earlier connection by asking at check-in counter?
I would be traveling from Mumbai - Doha - Cape Town South Africa. (Qatar Airways all the way) This would be in late June.
While the Mumbai - Doha is an easy and sweet ride. The next connection from Doha to Cape Town is 22 hours away (layover). It is probable that there are other flights which go from Doha to Cape Town (on Qatar Airways) within that 22 hour window and am sure there is possibility that there would be no-shows as such. In such a scenario is it possible to change the tickets for the earlier flight by paying some small difference ?
Is it possible to ask the check-in counter if such a possibility comes up. I am sure there are and would be empty seats and the airline would like to have 100% occupancy in the flight.
Best Answer
You can always ask. They may say yes, they may say no.
It depends on availability, fare class, your status with the airline, whether you have checked luggage (or not), mood of the agent, and phase of the moon.
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Can I get an earlier connecting flight?
The key is to be able to show the gate agent that it is in the airline's best interest to accommodate you on an earlier flight. If you get to the airport in time to grab an earlier departure, check the arrival status of the inbound aircraft that will become the outbound flight you've booked.Can you change your flight to an earlier date?
Yes. If you want to change your ticket at no cost, it must fall within the rules of the same-day confirmation policy and the new flight must depart within 24 hours of your original scheduled departure (earlier or later).Can I change my connection flight?
If you notice your layover is too short, consider changing your flight. Call the airline and see if there's a better connection by either taking an earlier first flight or a later second flight. Explain why you want to do this and ask about any applicable change fees.What do we usually do at the check-in counter?
At the check-in desk, you will be asked to present the documents listed above, and you can hand over checked baggage which will be weighed and then sent to be loaded onto the plane. After presenting your documents and checking your baggage, you will receive a boarding pass which enables you to board the plane.TRYING TO GET A FREE EMIRATES UPGRADE TO DUBAI
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It is probably not possible for you to get an earlier flight unless someone invents a time machine.
However, on some classes of tickets, Qatar Airways will pay for a hotel room and meals for you in this circumstance, and in that case you may be allowed to clear immigration and go to the hotel without a transit visa.
Holders of a prearranged Stopover Paid by Carrier (STPC) issued to those in transit for min. 8 hours and max. 24 hours are permitted to leave the transit area, if holding passports valid for at least 3 months and subject to approval from immigration.
You should contact Qatar Airways immediately, to find out if you are eligible for the free accommodations.
Note that the transit without visa only applies if the airline pays for your accommodations. It does not apply if you pay for the accommodations yourself.
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