Originally Posted by
werdna123
I have an award ticket from IAD-LAX on UA which includes 1 free checked bag. ....
What is the basis of the "free" checked bag? status? credit card?
Originally Posted by
werdna123
.... Later that day, on a separate ticket, I will then fly NZ from LAX to SYD via AKL.
Given UA and NZ are *alliance, Will/Can UA check my bag all the way through to SYD? ...
yes, if connection is under 13 hours.
Originally Posted by
werdna123
.... Is it at the discretion of the agent or a matter of course? ..
No it is policy (if under 13 hour connection)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...ch-2015-a.html
Originally Posted by
werdna123
.... If yes, am I right in thinking because my bag is free on UA it will also be free on NZ. ...
yes