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Oct 22, 2013, 12:45 pm

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Fredd

Join Date: Nov 2002

Location: SEA/YVR/BLI

Programs: UA "Lifetime" Gold, AS MVPG100K, OW Emerald, HH Lifetime Diamond, IC Plat, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gutenstein

As of October 17th UA's baggage calculator indicates Star Alliance Gold members receive only ONE checked bag up to 50lbs on domestic itineraries. Previously *Gs were afforded THREE checked bags up to 70lbs each.

This is the most significant devaluation of *G benefits by United in recent history.

What gives?

Thanks for catching that. ^ I'm not surprised to see the devaluations continue. This won't be the last IMHO.

Quote:

We have revised some of our checked baggage policies for travel worldwide. For the latest checked baggage updates, please review all relevant baggage pages before you travel.
Updated: October 17, 2013

http://www.united.com/CMS/en-US/trav...edBaggage.aspx