Does anyone know how baggage rules are applied to RTW tickets? Years ago it used to be a consistent and generous allowance for the entire trip –for Golds that meant 3 pieces x 32kgs. Then it changed to the individual airline’s allowance – which meant some airlines would only allow a maximum 23 kg. Now the *A website states “Baggage allowances and charges differ from airline to airline. Unfortunately, they cannot be standardised across the Alliance for legal reasons.”

Does Most Significant Carrier rules come in to play for RTWs? My upcoming journey is NRT-ZRH (LX), MUC-YVR (LH), YVR-AKL(NZ), AKL-MEL(NZ), MEL-SIN(SQ), SIN-ICN(SQ), ICN-NRT(OZ)

My ticket issued through LH via the *A website states:

in Business Class:
1st checked bag up to 70lbs up to 62“ free of charge
2nd checked bag up to 70lbs up to 62“ free of charge
Carry-on baggage max. 2 piece up to 18lbs up to 22+16+9” free of charge

Is the weight limit accurate? Or will NZ charge me for over weight baggage if I’m over the 23 kgs per piece they allow when I check-in for their flight mid-itinerary? What happens on SQ if I’m over 60kg total?