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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 3:02 am
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Originally Posted by number_6
as a point of comparison, and 32kg/70lbs is the absolute max for any airline/airport in the world due to health/safety regulations).
Many airlines/airports allow up to ~100 lbs/45kg. Sydney is NOT one of those airports...

32kg/70lbs is the lowest common "maximum" through, so it's still a safe guideline.

UA's website has a list of some of the airports that limit to 32KG - http://www.united.com/page/article/1,,52907,00.html
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