Originally Posted by
AlwaysFlyStar
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.
Apart of the 3x 23kgs bags limit for J, is more related to New Zealand Health & Safety laws that require an bag over 23kg to be marked as heavy and require to people to light.
For simplicity they choose to make the 23kg limit network wide, therefore there was confusion etc, and allows them to reduce costs at smaller ports. Where often there will only be one handler and a couple of check-in staff.