Having recently travelled within Europe on OneWorld carriers, there have been inconsistent 'rules' pertaining to Priority Luggage handling.

Once while travelling economy from Paris to London, the check-in agent said that no Priority luggage is handled unless I am a BA Exec Club GOLD AND travelling Business Class. Then on another BA flight while travelling in Business and holding an Emerald card from CP, the check-in agent said that no priority handling at all within Europe. Iberia seemed to follow the same 'rules' .

The only exception is Cathay Pacific between European points. Their luggage is still accorded either Business or First luggage handling depending on your 1w status.

Anyone have comments on this?