Originally Posted by
sbiddle
When S2S was introduced they did go against the *G rules by not allowing a free bag. Back then *G rules did say it gave you a free bag however this has not been the case for some time. *G now gives an extra bag when one is included. UA are the only carrier I'm aware of who effectively give a free bag for *G when it's not included in the ticket.
As for NZ not allowing a 4th bag when flying in BP this is because they give you 3 bags in BP and impose a limit of 3 bags per person unless luggage is unaccompanied. A quick look around a few other *A carriers shows they've only got business class limits of 2 bags so I don't really see how it being too different. LH 1st is the only exception I can see to this rule where they will give you an extra bag to make it up to 4 but their business only gets 2 bags + 1 extra got *G.
I mean, this is a silly argument and totally wrong to claim not too different to other carriers. Other than NZ, almost every airline which uses piece concept gives 32 kg for business class passengers. NZ may allow 3 bags, but at 23 kg. Therefore, a *G flying NZ in business can take 69 kg. A normal member flying business on most other carriers can take 64 kg. And a *G member flying business on most other carriers can take 96 kg. Therefore, to claim it is not that different just is not accurate.