If you are planning to book a trip abroad, make sure you check with the airline.
Many airlines offer these services. “codeshare”Flights can be a boon for travellers.
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Codeshare flights refers to when two airlines reach an agreement to each sell tickets for their respective flights.
For example, British Airways codeshares with a number of international airlines including American Airlines, Qantas and Aer Lingus.
And Virgin Atlantic codeshares with Air France, Delta and KLM.
This can be a great option, as it allows you to book whole flights with one airline, even though they may not fly to your destination with their plane.
You can also use your frequent flyer air miles with codeshare partners.
But, it could also lead to problems.
Unknowingly, a boy was denied entry to his flight because he was on a codeshare flight.
Charlie Read, 12, was travelling with Qantas from Auckland to see his dad in Thailand, the first time he was seeing him in nine months.
Because he was flying solo, he required flight support.
However, the second connecting flight was on Emirates. The passenger had not booked any extra support with Qantas and was therefore prohibited from boarding.
This can also affect your baggage allowance as each airline has their own rules.
Even if you pay more for premium economy or business class seats, it is possible that you will not receive the equivalent.
You can check to see if your flight has codeshare status. Most airlines will indicate this when you book.
If you book a Virgin flight, but half the route was with Delta it is possible to get a Delta discount. “Operated by Delta”.
Your boarding pass can also provide valuable information about your flight.
Airline codes can be simple: QF is Qantas; Virgin Atlantic is VS; AA is American Airlines; BA is British Airways; NZ is Air New Zealand.
There are other codes on your boarding pass too, including SSSS which is always bad news.
This code applies only if you are traveling to the US. “Secondary Security Screening Selection.”
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