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Old Jan 25, 2019, 3:10 pm
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Originally Posted by UALboy
After reading the DOT rules, I thought that my baggage allowance and fees at the beginning of the itinerary applies for the whole trip. So, my interpretation is that if I did not get charged for a 29kg bag on the outbound, I should not be charged on the return. But, if I am understanding you correctly, this is only true without the elite benefits.<br />
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Originally Posted by UALboy

My ticket receipt states that my first and second bag are free for up to 32kg, both for the outbound and return. That's why I thought I was interpreting the DOT rules in my favor. But, maybe it is yet another .bomb mistake?
You can complain to UA about misleading information but UA notes the table does not apply to other carriers

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