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Old Dec 13, 2016 | 12:30 am
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Originally Posted by sbiddle
I read that and actually don't see any confusion.

It very clearly says "You can take an extra 20 kg (44 pounds) where the weight concept applies or an extra piece where the piece concept applies.".

In the case of an Air NZ seat only fare no weight or piece concept applies because you don't have a baggage allowance, therefore you have no ability to take an extra piece.
I guess this is a text that seems clear if you know what they mean before you read the text.

The text specifically mentions two fare types and a few airlines as an exception from the basic rule that you will get extra baggage allowance due to *A status. Neither NZ nor the "seat" fare type is mentioned.

My understanding from reading this text is that, since NZ does apply the piece concept, the *A perk is +1PC.
Since Kiwi flyer said "A quick check of either website shows the benefit no longer applies on seat only fares." I was curious where it is clearly stated.

Last edited by intuition; Dec 13, 2016 at 12:43 am
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