Increased luggage allowance with max no. of pieces..Starting from Sep 15
Aug 20, 2016, 6:50 am
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Aug 23, 2016, 12:11 am
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Cathay to go fully piece system?
I was checking in 5 bags in TPE and the check in agent told me in September they will replace weight system to piece system, meaning i would need to pay extra to check in big but light items, such as noodles.
Is this true? Can anyone comfirm this? It would be of great sadness if this is the case.
Is this true? Can anyone comfirm this? It would be of great sadness if this is the case.
Aug 23, 2016, 1:17 am
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a bit of both:
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...ge-policy.html
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...ge-policy.html
To improve check-in efficiency and reduce queuing time at airports across the airlines' networks, the revised baggage policy will follow a weight system with piece count. Passengers in Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class will be entitled to check-in two baggage items free of charge. First Class passengers will be entitled to check-in three baggage items free of charge. Marco Polo Club Gold and Diamond members will be entitled to check-in one additional item on top of their travel class allowance.
Aug 23, 2016, 1:39 am
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http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_H...c-flights.html
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_H...-20160915.html
OMG. So it is a real Enhancement after all...
http://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_H...-20160915.html
OMG. So it is a real Enhancement after all...
Aug 23, 2016, 1:41 am
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a bit of both:
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...ge-policy.html
https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_...ge-policy.html
In the examples
You get charged for overweight
Or you get charged for over-piece
Last edited by percysmith; Aug 23, 2016 at 2:38 am
Aug 23, 2016, 2:31 am
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Aug 23, 2016, 2:46 am
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"To improve check-in efficiency and reduce queuing time at airports across the airlines' networks"
Well the only way that's possible is if passengers are put off carrying their crap by the new piece fee
But then again for every pax that packs more efficiently I postulate there'll be another pax who'll resort to cling film...
Well the only way that's possible is if passengers are put off carrying their crap by the new piece fee
But then again for every pax that packs more efficiently I postulate there'll be another pax who'll resort to cling film...
Aug 23, 2016, 3:36 am
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"To improve check-in efficiency and reduce queuing time at airports across the airlines' networks"
Well the only way that's possible is if passengers are put off carrying their crap by the new piece fee
But then again for every pax that packs more efficiently I postulate there'll be another pax who'll resort to cling film...
Well the only way that's possible is if passengers are put off carrying their crap by the new piece fee
But then again for every pax that packs more efficiently I postulate there'll be another pax who'll resort to cling film...
done that before. staff wanted to claim separate pieces (on a piecewise airline) and i pushed it - the whole thing moved. so that's one piece
Aug 23, 2016, 5:00 am
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I hope CX will be a bit generous for FFs but looking at the interline situation I won't keep my hopes up...
Oct 2, 2016, 7:09 pm
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Has anyone noticed whether they're enforcing the pre-Sept 15 ticket lower luggage allowance? I'm doing a six-week trip in November and would appreciate the extra. I don't qualify date-wise for the higher allowance, but if they're letting everyone through on the new allowance that would be good to know.
Oct 3, 2016, 5:20 pm
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Has anyone noticed whether they're enforcing the pre-Sept 15 ticket lower luggage allowance? I'm doing a six-week trip in November and would appreciate the extra. I don't qualify date-wise for the higher allowance, but if they're letting everyone through on the new allowance that would be good to know.
So it seems that they are giving everyone the extra 10kg already and not enforcing the piece system at the moment.
Oct 3, 2016, 11:22 pm
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On my last trip, my pre-15 Sep ticket still show the old allowance on e-ticket, however, the check in desk at KA used the new updated allowance. I was few kg over and I asked after check in agent said nothing, she read out the new luggage allowance. I then asked about when the piece system will be in place, she replies it will be enforce after 15th OCT.
So it seems that they are giving everyone the extra 10kg already and not enforcing the piece system at the moment.
So it seems that they are giving everyone the extra 10kg already and not enforcing the piece system at the moment.
Many thanks for the response! That's excellent news.
Oct 10, 2016, 8:37 pm
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I had a flight to Singapore in Y with ticket bought on 13 September. Baggage was 8k over old allowance but within new baggage allowance.
Check-in staff tried to charge me for excess baggage because ticket was bought pre 15th September
Ended up taking other bag as super heavy carry on.
This was in town check in, perhaps they are more flexible at the airport
Check-in staff tried to charge me for excess baggage because ticket was bought pre 15th September
Ended up taking other bag as super heavy carry on.
This was in town check in, perhaps they are more flexible at the airport