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Old Aug 1, 2020 | 5:06 pm
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Originally Posted by ballerinajz
1. I plan to fly from USA to IST on THY flight. I just noticed the new policy. are they truly strict on the new baggage policy (see below)?
I would assume so. The restriction on carry-on is for safety reasons. Overweighed baggage can damage the overhead bin.

Originally Posted by ballerinajz
2. I'm a Platinum member with United (*G status)

Does that mean I can have check-in baggages: 2 piece(s): maximum 23 kg per piece + one more with 20 kg ? or 3 pieces of 23 kg ?

What about other *G carrier's policy? I thought it was always 3 pieces of 23 kg ?
On United carrier, i know i can have 3 pieces of 70 lbs (32 kg)
Your problem is you compare this with UA. What UA allows you is based on the UA program, which has nothing to do with *A or *G.

*A policy says an extra baggage. Nothing more and nothing less. So in that situation, to avoid baggage fee, I would do 20 kg instead.
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