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Asked by Maria from spain | May. 05, 2015 05:08

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72 hours transit with flight tickets from different airlines

Hi, I'm a Finland citizen and flying Madrid-Frankfurt-Shanghai with Air China. I'll stay in Shanghai for 2 days and then fly from Shanghai to Taiwan with another airline. Can I apply for the 72 hours free transit even if my flights are not with the same company? I called the airline and they told me I can not apply because the connection flight is not on the same ticket so I'm a bit confused.

Also, can I apply for the 72 hours free transit at the Shanghai airport presenting my passport and connection flight ticket or is it the airline who should make the declaration?

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Answered by David | May. 05, 2015 22:09

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Maria, I heard that flight tickets from different airlines are acceptable for using the 72-hour free transit policy. However, if the airline said it’s not allowed, I’m afraid it won’t allow you to board the plane if you don’t have a PRC entry permit.

In case that you are eligible for the 72-hour free transit, you can tell the airline you intend to use this policy before the flight arrives, and then the airline will report it for you.

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Answered by Maria | May. 06, 2015 05:12

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Thanks David!I finally decided to apply as I want to be sure I'm not denied the entry at the airport.

Best regards,
Maria

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