Self-transfer
What is self-transfer and what to do at the airport
What is a self-transfer?
Your trip is made up of separate tickets. This lets us combine flights that might not be available as a single booking, which means more route options and often lower prices.
What you need to do at your connecting airport
- Collect your checked luggage from baggage claim.
- Exit customs and go through security. See here if you will need a Visa for your layover.
- Check in and drop off your luggage for your next flight.
Our connection times are calculated to give you enough time to transfer between your flights.
If your connection is affected
Each ticket in a self-transfer journey is handled independently. If a delay, cancellation or change on one flight causes you to miss your connection, the operating airline can only help with that flight. They can’t rebook or refund the other flights in your trip.
ConnectSure is built for exactly this. If a disruption causes you to miss your connection, we'll find you the next available route and cover any additional costs.
Related topics
ConnectSure
Protection for your connection
If your connection is affected
What to do if something goes wrong
Luggage
How luggage works on a self-transfer trip
Staying airside
A quicker way to connect
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