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Dec 4, 2012 | 4:32 pm

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Originally Posted by 3Cforme

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Originally Posted by beckoa

Instead of being more open about baggage they are taking the easy way out. The DOT regs don't prohibit interlining, but make it difficult for carriers who sell tickets across other airlines to define proper baggage allotments.

Can you clarify what you mean by define proper baggage allotments?

There's a long-standing IATA convention (200+ carriers worldwide) that dictates the carrier transporting the passenger on the last segment to destination/stopover is responsible for luggage (tracking if lost, and compensation). This isn't changed by the DOT rule effective 1/24/2012.

Well not phrased the best- but both # of pieces and weight is what I was thinking- plus applicable fees.

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