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Sep 22, 2018, 6:19 am

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jsloan

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Originally Posted by Miles Ahead

This seems wrong.

I'm flying GVA-ORD connecting in FRA. First flight is LH, UA codeshare 016 stock. United.com claims I have one bag at 23 kg free and $100 for the 2nd bag. This seems to fit neither United's nor Lufthansa's rules for a 1K/Star Gold, on any fare basis.

Do you have a Light fare? There are no free bags for general members / 1 free bag for *G on a Light fare, and you wouldn't get the 1K allowance because your check-in doesn't occur with UA.