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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 2:10 pm
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Originally Posted by michaelw9
It seems from the wording that the reduced First Class baggage benefit is for all CO fliers, regardless of whether they are Star-Elite or not. Doesn't make sense to me that somebody buying a First Class ticket doesn't get the most generous baggage allowance.
Because it's not true. CO Gold/Plats receive 3 bags at 70 lbs regardless of fare. It doesn't mean that a CO Gold/Plat in FC gets less baggage allowance.

See the other thread on baggage fees for clarification.
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