Originally Posted by
Mr. Bean
I am planning to travel BOM-HKG-NRT on CX J and NRT-LAX on NH Y (separate tix). NH allows 2 bags in Y (50 lb/23 kg) free for Japan-US routes. But I am seeing on the CX website that only 30 kg total is allowed for J class to routes other than the US, which seems quite low compared to NH and JL for J class.
Is there any possibility that CX will accept my NH ticket and allow me to use the US baggage allowance (2x50 lb/23 kg)? Or do I just have to stick to the 30kg limit?

Because you are on separate TKTs, CX does not have to give you the higher limit.