Baggage allowance when business one way and economy return
Aug 26, 2016, 4:19 am
#1
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Baggage allowance when business one way and economy return
Just wanting to check I understand baggage allowances on A3 correctly. I'm flying with them next month, heading business in one direction (with an upgrade coupon) but returning in economy (the ticket was originally booked in economy).
My understanding is that the baggage allowance for business will only apply on the way out, and that I'll be reverted to the economy allowance on the return (as opposed to having the most generous allowance applied in both directions. Is that correct?
My understanding is that the baggage allowance for business will only apply on the way out, and that I'll be reverted to the economy allowance on the return (as opposed to having the most generous allowance applied in both directions. Is that correct?
Aug 26, 2016, 4:32 am
#2
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You're right.
The business allowance would apply, if you had a connecting flight. It does not on a return flight, though. I've had A3 flights with C and Y on the same ticket and on C on one flight and Y on return, so I can verify.
As far as I know the allowance of the longest flight is valid for all flights on the same ticket in the same direction.
The business allowance would apply, if you had a connecting flight. It does not on a return flight, though. I've had A3 flights with C and Y on the same ticket and on C on one flight and Y on return, so I can verify.
As far as I know the allowance of the longest flight is valid for all flights on the same ticket in the same direction.
Aug 26, 2016, 7:56 am
#3
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Originally Posted by Arrivals
You're right.
The business allowance would apply, if you had a connecting flight. It does not on a return flight, though. I've had A3 flights with C and Y on the same ticket and on C on one flight and Y on return, so I can verify.
The business allowance would apply, if you had a connecting flight. It does not on a return flight, though. I've had A3 flights with C and Y on the same ticket and on C on one flight and Y on return, so I can verify.
As far as I know the allowance of the longest flight is valid for all flights on the same ticket in the same direction.
Aug 26, 2016, 10:10 am
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Aug 26, 2016, 11:35 am
#6
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OK, you probably know more than me, but had the exact same problem with A3 and I got the MSC "rule" explanation.
Other carriers also apply this rule even when travelling with only one carrier on a mixed-class ticket.
Other carriers also apply this rule even when travelling with only one carrier on a mixed-class ticket.
Aug 26, 2016, 11:45 am
#7
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No, I really don't, and this is why I'm not contributing any ideas. I'm simply saying that the IATA resolution cited does not offer the solution to the riddle. 
Aug 26, 2016, 12:06 pm
#8
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MSC guideline is used by other carriers that way (carrier is used as segment).
That's why I only "hinted" 302 and not said "this is explained in 302".
CX also use it for the exact same purpose.
Passengers flying a multi-leg journey (either in different classes or on a codeshare flight) will need to work out their most significant carrier(MSC).
This is the segment of the trip that is considered most significant by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and dictates the baggage policy for the entire journey.
carrier becomes segment magically
Anyway, apart from one time with A3 (which was the 1st time I heard about MSC rule actually), I never had this issue again so my experience is minimal.
That's why I only "hinted" 302 and not said "this is explained in 302".
CX also use it for the exact same purpose.
Passengers flying a multi-leg journey (either in different classes or on a codeshare flight) will need to work out their most significant carrier(MSC).
This is the segment of the trip that is considered most significant by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and dictates the baggage policy for the entire journey.
carrier becomes segment magically
Anyway, apart from one time with A3 (which was the 1st time I heard about MSC rule actually), I never had this issue again so my experience is minimal.