Originally Posted by tvl4free
AA says 50 pounds. CX says 70 pounds.
Is AA gonna charge me an overage bag fee for an international connection to CX?
per AA.com Baggage
Guidelines For Tickets Issued On Or After November 1, 2005 Type of baggage Number Allowed Size Allowed
(length + width + height) Maximum free weight allowed
Carry-on 1 45 in/114 cm 40 lbs/18 kgs.
Checked 2 62 in/157 cm each 50 lbs/23 kgs $25 USD charge each for
bags weighing 51-70 lbs
If CX is 70lbs you are OK coming back as long as your bags are checked by CX to their final destination
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per Cathay.com
Checked Baggage Allowance
Locations Class Maximum
Weight Maximum
Number of
Checked Bags Maximum
Dimensions
Per Bag 5
All locations except Americas First 40kg (88lbs)3 No maximum number but two bags or less preferred 149 cm (59 in) length
147 cm (58 in) width
157cm (62 in) height
Business 30kg (66lbs)
Economy 20kg (44lbs)
Infant 2 10kg (22lbs) 4
Central, North and South America 1 First 32kg (70lbs) per bag Two 158cm (62in) 6
Business 32kg (70lbs) per bag Two 158cm (62in) 6
Economy 32kg (70lbs) per bag Two 158cm (62in) 6
Infant 2 32kg (70lbs) 4 per bag One 115 cm (45in) 6
Please contact our local office for further queries.
Notes:
Applicable if you are travelling to, from or via the USA, Canada, select Central and South American countries
Infant is defined as a passenger under 2 years of age who does not occupy a seat.
Maximum weight of ANY SINGLE PIECE of checked baggage is 32kg (70lbs),