Originally Posted by
IAH-OIL-TRASH
Hawaiian still charges for baggage originating Maui, Kauai, etc heading to UA connection in HNL to Mailand on UA-bought/marketed ticket. UA's baggage charge calculation page now shows these HA charges. Previously, and to the dismay of thousands of travellers, UA would show zero baggage charges for elites on HA only to get to the counter and have to fork over the money. The charges for bags and weight also conform to HA's rules, not UA's. This is special case, since HA is not *Alliance. *Alliance rules would definitely help here for elites.
Only a matter of time before Hawaii gets thumped by DOT. We just need the right traveler with the right focus/scope to complain. (Not the ones who booked separate PNRs) as it is even clear on their website.
Baggage rules will apply based on a single carrier's rules for the entire journey subject to DOT regulations that govern which airline's rules will apply on a single ticket.
http://help.hawaiianairlines.com/app.../kw/dot%20test