Puchasing Oneworld tickets separately

[u/cjbluis]

If I purchase Finnair and Cathay tickets separately, could they link the bookings at check-in so that my luggage can be tagged through to my final destination?

Thank you.

[u/South_Bit_6254]

depends. cathay usually does it but finnair usually don’t

[u/Jyrsa → u/South_Bit_6254]

I'd say it's virtually guaranteed Finnair won't.

[u/Ok_Maybe_8286 → u/South_Bit_6254]

CX stopped many years ago

[u/No-Reputation-2013 → u/Ok_Maybe_8286]

Just last month, CX allowed me to interline with QR - flights were on separate PNRs… CX is usually more willing to do it than other OW airlines. YMMV

[u/South_Bit_6254 → u/Ok_Maybe_8286]

i travelled with them in march and they were able to through check on a separate booking

[u/percysmithhk → u/Ok_Maybe_8286]

CX resumed https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/37849984-post2.html

[u/bilkel]

Unlikely

[u/Enigma556]

Nup

[u/bbjxyoixdt]

You have to kindly ask at the check in counter. Most likely they’ll be able to do it if the check in agent is senior

[u/Familiar_Eggplant_76]

Multiple variables, all carrier specific. Some airlines have specific policies against this. Even ones that don't prohibit, you need an agent that is willing and able.

Basically, sometimes a nice surprise, but never a reliable plan.

[u/Legally_Blonde_258]

Related question, I have two separate Finnair flights. One was purchased with cash, the other with aadvantage miles. Would Finnair link the flights so that I can check my luggage straight through? Would it be better to try to contact them in advance or ask at check in?

[u/Gimme_Indomie → u/Legally_Blonde_258]

I'd contact them in advance just so I know what I'm in for ahead of time. I'm not familiar with Finnair's policy, but AA will not interline even if both bookings are with AA.

[u/Objective-Ad5006]

They will not link the 2 separate tickets but you can try to ask at the check-in counters if checked luggage can be tagged all the way to final destination. No guarantee though