Like how do we turn? Next, let's learn about the related problems of plane transfer! Friends in need come and have a look!
1. Why did you choose to transfer to another plane?
Generally speaking, the flight from A to B is divided into several segments, and the flight of each segment and even the airline that carries out the flight may be different, so it is necessary to transfer midway.
Generally speaking, direct flights are more expensive than transit tickets, because the travel time of direct flights is shorter, the travel time of transit tickets is longer, and the waiting time for transit is longer, but this is not the case in all cases. If time permits, it is more economical to buy a joint ticket.
Of course, sometimes, there is no direct flight between the starting point and the destination.
Second, how to turn?
When you buy a connecting flight ticket, from the moment you sell the ticket, all departments will inform the follow-up departments of the names, numbers, connecting flights and other information of the transit passengers.
After the transit passengers arrive at the transit airport, as long as they find the airline's transit service counter in the arrival hall, there will be a special person to help them pick up their luggage, go through the boarding procedures of the subsequent flights, pass the security check and wait in the waiting hall.
The waiting time is usually half an hour to an hour. At this time, you can walk around, go to the toilet and go shopping, but don't go out of the quarantine area, because you can't enter the security channel without formalities.
To buy a non-connecting ticket, you need to enter the country, go to the counter to get your boarding pass, and board the plane after re-security.
3. What if the departure flight is delayed and the connecting flight leaves?
If you buy a joint flight ticket, you will be given a boarding pass at the departure airport, but the boarding gate above will change occasionally at the transit airport, so the flight information screen of the transit airport shall prevail. When you go to the boarding gate, follow the sign and reconfirm.
If the departure flight is delayed for a long time and the connecting flight has left you, don't worry, just ask the airport staff to take you to the relevant counter and they will transfer your connecting flight to the next flight.
If you buy a non-connecting ticket, your next ticket can be changed or refunded according to the regulations. If it is a special ticket, you can only buy it again.
Remember, all air tickets assume that you are already waiting at the airport where the plane takes off when you buy the air ticket. As long as the plane takes off, you are responsible for not catching up.
Only connecting flight tickets can make up for this responsibility, so when buying non-connecting flight tickets, we should pay attention to leaving enough transit time between two flights, preferably about 2 hours.
4. What should I do with my luggage when I transfer?
If you buy a joint flight ticket, first declare the destination of your luggage at the departure station. You don't need to take your luggage halfway, and you can't get it if you want to. The luggage is checked directly to the destination.
If you buy a non-connecting ticket, you need to enter the country at the transit point, take out your luggage and go through the consignment formalities again.
Because it is a connecting flight, luggage is occasionally lost or transported to the wrong place. It's certainly an unpleasant thing to lose things when going out, so it's best to carry valuables with you and check them with the contact label of luggage belt. If the suitcase is fragile, take a packing belt to avoid breaking it.
5. When buying a connecting flight ticket, can I board the plane directly in the connecting city instead of in the departure city?
No, traditional airlines have to take a trip, otherwise the rest will be invalid.
6. When an international air ticket transits or stops, can I leave directly from the transit airport or the stop airport?
No, now let's talk about whether we can only sit in the first half.
First of all, your passport must be able to stop at the border crossing point. Most importantly, if you buy a connecting ticket, you are often not allowed to pick up your luggage at the transit point. If you plan to walk only the first half, you need to consider the baggage problem.
Seven, outbound travel, need to stay in transit cities for a long time, want to stop by and have a look around, are there any visa requirements?
It depends on your next flight ticket and your transfer destination visa. I will give you a transit visa according to your next ticket. Note that only a few countries can apply for transit visas at the airport, so you should do your homework in advance.
8. When transferring to a third country, which countries must apply for transit visas in advance, and how to apply for transit visas?
If you transfer from the United States, Australia, Britain, New Zealand and Canada to a third country, even if you don't leave the airport after purchasing the connecting ticket, some airports require a transit visa before you travel, otherwise you will be refused boarding.
So be prepared in advance. Handling transit visas is usually free, and the application materials are simpler than tourist visas. Just provide ticket confirmation, travel plan, work certificate, travel destination visa, etc.
Nine, in the following countries or regions, can be exempted from transit visas.
Hong Kong
As long as you have a full flight ticket and a valid passport, you don't need a transit visa, and you can stay for 7 days without a Hong Kong and Macao pass!
Middle East
With a China passport, you can transfer in Dubai (within 24 hours) without a visa.
China passport holder, transit in Doha, as long as the stay time does not exceed 24 hours, no visa is required!
In Qatar, as long as the following conditions are met, you can apply for free transit entry and hotel accommodation services from Qatar Airways:
1, all flights must be Qatar Airways;
2. The transfer time is 8-24 hours;
There is no "earlier flight" to the same destination.
Britain, England
If you have a visa or stay in the United States/Canada/Japan/Australia/New Zealand/Schengen D countries and go to these countries through the UK, or from these countries to a third country through the UK, you must show your ticket before you can leave the UK. The longest visa-free stay for connecting flights is 24 hours.
Ok, is there anything you don't understand about connecting flights? If you need to transfer in the future, you must remember the knowledge compiled by these small series. I wish you a safe journey!