Qantas Gold and baggage allowance
Nov 24, 2015, 2:15 am
#1
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Qantas Gold and baggage allowance
Am QF Gold and flying ADL-SYD-AKL soon in economy.
Qantas website states 46kg for the international and 2pc up to 32kg each (64kg) for domestic. Im assuming the international allowance takes precedence? (a pity as it is not as generous)
To my question, anyone know how lenient the QF check in agents are on this for a Gold member? I'll be travelling 'heavy' with at least 50kg, probably closer to 55 or 60kg of checked baggage. Wondering whether there is a good chance they will let it go or if it would be worthwhile pre booking extra baggage online, or even upgrading to business.
Qantas website states 46kg for the international and 2pc up to 32kg each (64kg) for domestic. Im assuming the international allowance takes precedence? (a pity as it is not as generous)
To my question, anyone know how lenient the QF check in agents are on this for a Gold member? I'll be travelling 'heavy' with at least 50kg, probably closer to 55 or 60kg of checked baggage. Wondering whether there is a good chance they will let it go or if it would be worthwhile pre booking extra baggage online, or even upgrading to business.
Nov 24, 2015, 2:26 am
#2
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Note: that if you have purchased international flights and domestic flights and these are on the same ticket, the international checked baggage allowances apply to the domestic flights too.
See: http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airl...-south-america
I have not found QF to be very lenient, so I would either prepay the extra or upgrade.
See: http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airl...-south-america
I have not found QF to be very lenient, so I would either prepay the extra or upgrade.
Nov 24, 2015, 2:57 am
#3
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If you expect to exceed the allowance , I would suggest purchasing additional allowance ahead of travel
$70 for 5Kg vs $20 per 1Kg at the airport
Given that the airline sells excess allowances online, I would be surprised if it was too keen to discourage purchase by not charging at the airport
$70 for 5Kg vs $20 per 1Kg at the airport
Given that the airline sells excess allowances online, I would be surprised if it was too keen to discourage purchase by not charging at the airport
Nov 19, 2016, 6:34 pm
#5
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On a purely international flight (LHR - MEL) I am allowed 70kgs as WP in F. Is there any restriction on the number of pieces this translates in to? I have a number of presents that are well packed so I don't really want to bring a suitcase for them. Would six pieces raise any eyebrows if total weight was under 70kgs and no piece heaver than 32kgs?
Nov 19, 2016, 7:00 pm
#6
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On a purely international flight (LHR - MEL) I am allowed 70kgs as WP in F. Is there any restriction on the number of pieces this translates in to? I have a number of presents that are well packed so I don't really want to bring a suitcase for them. Would six pieces raise any eyebrows if total weight was under 70kgs and no piece heaver than 32kgs?
Only condition is that they are packed fit for transport (boxes are fine). I once checked in 12 pieces for a flight, QF didn't rasie any eyebrows and it went smoothly.
Nov 19, 2016, 7:17 pm
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Perfect, thanks. Makes packing a lot easier!