Travel to India via Dubai and Frankfurt

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Nov 19, 2021 24 Comments

Hi everyone, I have a flight from San Francisco to New Delhi. Booked it via two separate reservations (two different tickets)

1. San Francisco to Dubai by Lufthansa
2. Dubai to New Delhi by Air India

These bookings are not on the same ticket and the layover in Dubai is only 80 mins. My question is - can I request Lufthansa to transfer my luggage on their own to air India? I asked them, they said I can request that when I check in at SFO. They can not guarantee it. Has anyone done this before? If I need to pick my luggage and redo check and security, there’s no way I will make that connection.

Second question is, assuming that the luggage transfer is possible, do I need to redo security etc again at Dubai? Would be great if someone who has done this can share their experience. A point to note here is that Lufthansa and air India are members of star alliance, not sure if that helps.

Thanks!

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  • TC and Brain capacity doesn’t match up.

    Jokes aside, I would hardly think it’s possible. 80 mins layover is insanely low for international connections. Planes do get delayed especially on long flights. Moreover, different airlines can be operating out of different terminals. Thankfully you don’t need a visa in UAE and is an excellent city to spend time if you miss the connection.

    Check if the terminals are same.
    Nov 19, 2021 10
    • Yes, i know. If it’s in same pnr airline makes sure that the connection can be made in that time otherwise they fly an empty flight and offer accommodation and food to stranded passengers. While going to India you don’t even have to go to additional security at the layover airport while the US found flights have security checking at layover airports too.

      The problem is when it’s different tickets. You have really make sure those two airlines are coordinating, same terminals and baggage handling. You also won’t get anything if you miss connection. And if you don’t have visa for that country you can’t even exit or go to another terminal to catch different flight. You can take the risk all you want but not sure why you think 80 mins international layover on separate tickets is as easy as the same pnr.

      Anyways I am not going to indulge in this stupid discussion any more. International flights are expensive and I get paid peanuts. So can’t afford missing flights. I will get less anxiety if the connection is on the same pnr and the layover is enough.
      Nov 19, 2021
    • Oh FFS if there are two different airlines involved it doesn't mean they are separate tickets. And every layover has its security checks no matter which way you are traveling. You don't have to respond for the sake of responding or to stick to your point.

      I deal with this on a day to day basis and I know what I'm talkng about and my initial point still remains i.e. if you don't have an idea as to what you are talking about then do not comment as you are causing FUD! It's as simple as that.
      Nov 19, 2021
  • LH and air India have a code share agreement and thus you are on the same ticket and yes LH can check your bag all the way to India. You should see this at the airport counter where your baggage tag will say destination of India. Don't worry.
    Nov 19, 2021 3
    • Chime
      fgl220

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      fgl220
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      Thanks a lot, appreciate the response! Booked my flight from Dubai to New Delhi using Expedia - amazing service end to end I must say. 🙏🏼
      Nov 19, 2021
    • Expedia doesn't sell tickets that aren't code share as then the onus is on the passenger. If your flight to Dubai is delayed for whatever reason your ticketing carrier which mostly will be lh is responsible for getting you your destination at no additional cost to you albeit some inconvenience. Also,. If it's next day they will provide a hotel as well.
      Nov 19, 2021
  • NVIDIA
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    kurm
    Use that TC and book one flight
    Nov 19, 2021 1
  • If its not same reservation , will you get your boarding pass for flight from DBX to DEL at SFO itself? If not then don’t you have to go out(customs, baggage collection and all), get the boarding pass and then check-in again?
    Nov 19, 2021 0
  • Please update the thread after your travel if possible so we may know what happened. Also what's the reason to book it like this. Was it a significant cost saving?
    Nov 19, 2021 0