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Jun 7, 2018 | 8:52 pm

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Originally Posted by kirkwoodj

Yes, claim & recheck. Some variability on baggage allowance based on elite status as well, just look that up with each airline. For QF carryon, weight limit is 7kg (15lbs), usually enforced. SYD is a pretty easy airport to do this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mwenenzi

The baggage allowance will be as printed on your UA ticket

So what if I check a 30kg (66lb) bag at the counter in SFO? What is the destination printed on the tag (yes, I know it comes off the belt in SYD)? Can I check this onto a QF Y segment on the same ticket?