Reclaim and recheck for transit flight purchased separately and no visa
When people create their own connection by purchasing 2+ different flight operated by different airline, they usually have to claim their baggage and recheck-in.
However, baggage Claim usually located behind Immigration control which means you need a visa to recheck in.
How to claim you baggage and recheck in if you don't have the visa permission?
Best Answer
If the two airlines have an interline agreement and are willing to help, the first airline can through-check your bag onto the second airline. However, many airlines have a policy of not doing this outside special circumstances.
A minority of airports (the low cost terminal at KUL springs to mind) have a baggage claim before passport control precisely to allow this situation.
But if neither of these happens your only option in this case is to approach the airport or airline staff and ask for their assistance. If you are travelling on a dirt cheap ticket, don't expect to get your bag back. But if you have several hours between transits and you speak the local business language, the airport may be willing to find your bag, check it onto the next flight and print your boarding pass.
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Do you need a visa when taking a connecting flight?
Re: Do I Need A Visa For A Connecting Flight Through The US? Yes. There is no transit at US airports and you will need to clear both Immigration and Customs at your first point of entry into the US regardless. You will need either an ESTA or a Visa.Do I have to recheck my luggage with connecting flights?
If your flights were booked under one ticket, your bags will be checked through to your final destination. If your flights were booked under separate tickets, you will need to collect your bags and recheck them before your connecting flight.Is transit visa required for self transfer?
No, you don't need any visa if you can endure to stay within the Airport transit area until your next flight.Can you book your own connecting flight?
There are those that are included as one route on your ticket and scheduled by the airline or OTA, and then there those which you plan yourself and book separately, known as self-connecting flights. A self-connecting flight is unrelated to any other ticket or tickets you have purchased.Connecting Flights *Explained* - Backpacking For Beginners Ep. 5
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