Originally Posted by
steve32
One leg is just CX, but my parents' return is QF/CX/BA/AA. So you are saying that they would be limited to AA's 50 lbs per checked bag (since they have to uncheck it to pass through customs) instead of CX's 66-lb total between both bags. That's good
Since the itinerary includes the USA , then the allowance is 2 pieces throughout . If the US was not included, then the business class allowance of 30Kg total would apply for the whole itinerary
Originally Posted by steve32
I'm thinking I would be hard pressed to just do a long weekend with normal sightseeing extras in that small sightseeing bag, and we're looking at a 33-day long trip. Less than two days into it, we will be limited to three days for the next two stopovers, then 2 days or less after that (driving between Aukland and Wellington at the end). Not exactly lots of wasted time to be doing laundry.
Many hotels have laundry facilities
Originally Posted by steve32
Or should I be looking elsewhere for tips for such long duration travel on such skimpy baggage allowances?
Skimpy!! The baggage allowance of 2 PC is more than the majority of travellers have. Anyone on a weight based allowance is limited to a maximum of 20/30/40 Kg for Economy/Business/First.
Dave