Originally Posted by
cedric
Although that may be the case with US, it is certainly not the generally accepted practice among other airlines. I have always been provided the highest allowance available for any of my flights on connecting flights regardless of whether it is the originating flight or not - eg BCN-FRA-PHL would have an overall baggage allowance of 2 bags @50 (3 if elite), not whatever the smaller limitation on the BCN-FRA segment.
Here's BA's policy in writing:
Therefore I would once again ask for someone to post US' official rules. I would expect them to be in line with BA.
Not even UA does that. On *A carriers it is the emarking carriers policy.
From the US web site
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content...y.aspx#partner
What if I hold an itinerary that includes travel on a codeshare or Star Alliance partner airline?
You will still be subject to the policies of the operating carrier you check in with.
From UA
http://faq.ua2go.com/display/4/kb/br...=2082&level=5&
I have an itinerary that includes travel on more than one airline. One flight is with a codeshare or Star Alliance partner and the other flight is with United. Whose baggage policy will apply?
The baggage policy of the airline that operates your first flight will apply. If you are traveling on two different airlines each way on a roundtrip ticket, the baggage policy of the first flight in each direction will apply.
From AC
http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...codeshare.html
Because each airline has its own terms and conditions of carriage, whenever you are traveling on a flight operated by one of Air Canada's code share partners, you may be subject to terms and conditions that differ from those of Air Canada. It is therefore important to familiarize yourself with the operating carrier's terms and conditions, including those regarding:
From Air New Zealand
http://www.airnewzealand.com/before-...in-baggage.htm
Check your free baggage allowance below. Baggage limits vary depending on where you are travelling. The allowances below apply to Air New Zealand operated flights only. If your flight is operated by an Air New Zealand codeshare partner, you will need to check your baggage allowance with the other airline.