Originally Posted by
Seattlite
Originally Posted by
Often1
You misunderstand the relationship between IATA and its member air carriers. IATA is nothing more than a trade group for which its members pay dues. It sets certain general standards which air carriers are free to adhere to. By way of example, ticketing. But, IATA is not a government and it does not make the rules.
And I don't misunderstand the relationship. You must have missed the very first part of my post: " Of course airlines come up with their own policies based on IATA guidance..."
The PROBLEM is that based on misunderstanding the guidance, certain airlines have chosen to restrict items such as wine in checked luggage unnecessarily. If you fail to see the relationship between the guidance mentioning 5L and certain airlines attempting to restrict pax to 5L either per bag or per person, then you might want to double-check your math.
I tend to agree with your view of the INTENT of the IATA recommendation...BUT..if the airlines own website clearly states that each pax is limited to 5L in their baggage then you can hardly blame front line staff for interpreting THAT exactly as written... Arguing intent of the underlying basis seems pointless to me, especially at check in! (Like arguing a speeding ticket in a work zone when no workers are present..lol) YOU are certain that this 5L limit (where it exists) is a misunderstanding ...do you know for certain the particular airline did NOT actually CHOOSE to set that (lower) limit? You acknowledge they CAN come up with their own policies after all.... Perhaps they actually CHOSE that policy?
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