Johannesburg airport international transfers with baggage not checked through
We are flying to Jo'burg with BA and then on to Madagascar with SAA (3 hrs later). BA will not check the baggage through to my final destination. We could travel with carry-on baggage only on BA but will have to check it in as hold baggage for the flight with SAA because of their more limited carry on allowance. Can I recheck my baggage at the International transfer desk, ie without going through immigration and check-in?
Thanks Jmidds
Best Answer
No, at JNB you cannot have the transfer desk transfer your luggage, so you will need to enter South Africa, collect the luggage and re-check it.
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If you're connecting in the U.S., they require everyone from international flights to re-check their baggage upon the first landing point.Do they automatically transfer luggage on connecting 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.Can I check my bag all the way through when my connecting flight is on a separate ticket?
Conclusion. Unfortunately, there is no way to ensure that your luggage will be checked through when traveling on two separate tickets.How to transfer international flights | Johannesburg airport, South Africa
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