How to transfer between planes? Arrangement of related issues

When traveling by plane, we often encounter such a situation that the plane we need to take can't reach our destination directly, so we need to make a transfer, that is, we need to change planes and change flights on the way, but this seems simple, but there are great doubts.

For example, 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?

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 in the middle.

Generally speaking, direct flights are generally more expensive than connecting flights, because the travel time of direct flights is shorter, while the travel time of connecting flights is longer, which requires a long wait during the connecting flight, but this is not the case in all cases. If time permits, it is more economical to buy a joint flight ticket.

Of course, sometimes there are no direct flights between the departure point and the destination.

Second, how to transfer?

When you buy a connecting flight ticket, each department will inform the subsequent departments of the names, numbers and connecting flights of the transit passengers from the moment of ticket sales.

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 get their luggage, go through the boarding procedures for the subsequent flights, and then enter the waiting hall after passing the security check.

The waiting time is usually half an hour to an hour. At this time, you can walk around, go to the toilet and shop, but don't go out of the quarantine area, because you can't enter the security checkpoint without formalities.

When you buy a non-connecting ticket, you need to enter the country, get your boarding pass at the counter, and board the plane after re-security.

3. What if the departure flight is delayed and the connecting flight leaves?

If you buy a connecting 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 will prevail. When you go to the boarding gate, follow the sign to confirm it again.

If the departure flight is delayed for a long time and the connecting flight has left you, please 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.

Please remember that 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 compensate for this responsibility, so when you buy non-connecting flight tickets, please pay attention to leave enough transit time between the two flights, preferably about 2 hours.

4. What should I do with my baggage 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 during the connecting flight, 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 check in again.

Because it is a connecting flight, luggage is occasionally lost or transported to the wrong place. It's definitely an unpleasant thing to lose things when going out, so it's best to carry valuables with you and put a contact label on the luggage belt for inspection. If the suitcase is fragile, please bring a packing belt to avoid breakage.

5. When buying a connecting flight ticket, can I board the plane directly in the connecting city instead of the departure city?

No, traditional airlines must make one trip, otherwise other trips will be invalid.

6. Can an international air ticket take off directly from a transit airport or a stopover airport during a stopover?

No, now let's talk about whether we can only sit in the first half.

First of all, your passport must be able to stay at the border crossing point. Most importantly, if you buy a joint ticket, you are usually not allowed to pick up your luggage at the transit point. If you plan to take only the first half of the year, you need to consider the luggage problem.

Seven, outbound travel, need to stay in transit cities for a long time, want to stop by and visit nearby, are there any visa requirements?

It depends on your next ticket and 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 to a third country from the United States, Australia, Britain, New Zealand and Canada, even if you don't leave the airport after purchasing the connecting ticket, some airports require you to apply for a transit visa before traveling, otherwise you will be refused boarding.

Therefore, it is necessary to make preparations in advance. Applying for a transit visa is usually free, and the application materials are simpler than a travel visa. Just provide ticket confirmation, travel plan, work certificate, travel destination visa, etc.

Nine, in the following countries or regions, transit visas can be exempted.

Hong Kong

As long as you have a complete 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 you meet the following conditions, you can apply for Qatar Airways to provide free transit entry and hotel accommodation services:

1, all flights must be Qatar Airways;

2. The transit 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!