Originally Posted by
abligh
This is not consistently the case. I tried and failed to check a bag at LCY on an HBO fare despite the fact that OLCI showed (wrongly) a baggage allowance against it due to Gold status.
Cant comment on LCY but at LHR there are signs inviting you to check your cabin baggage for free at zone B. I did ask at The First Wing and was told it was offered on all flights departing LHR and LGW and all UK domestic flights to aid on time departures.