Originally Posted by
skywardhunter
No there are no status-based allowances on the piece concept, which has now also been introduce for flights departing Southern Africa (not sure if all Africa). It is 2 pieces, 23kg each in Y, 32kg in J and I believe the same in F (since I think 32kg/70lbs is the global max allowed for a single piece if it isn't an overweight/bulk item).
Right, that's what I said. Yes, it's 32Kg for first too, it's that max allowed as you said. EK should allow an extra pc for Plat and maybe Gold too. That's what all the alliances do. It would not make a dent in aircraft weight since very few people actually check 3 bags, even if allowed.