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Old Mar 11, 2008, 7:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
Lots of airlines have the same (or stricter) rule. Off the top of my head NZ, BA, AA, QF, US, UA.

23kg is the standard max weight by IATA (IIRC) and eventually all airlines will have this rule.
Maybe for economy - but not for Business or First.

NZ
Business 2 pieces, each up to 32kg (70 lbs)
http://www.airnewzealand.com.au/trav...in_baggage.htm

UA
First or Business Class 2 bags, maximum 70 pounds/32kg each
http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,52482,00.html

QF
Travel to/from USA,
US Territories, Tahiti, South America and Canada^
via the Pacific First: 2 pieces
Total dimensions* of each piece must not exceed 158cm (62in)
Business/Economy/Premium Economy: 2 pieces
Total dimensions* of the 2 pieces must not exceed 270cm (106in) with no 1 piece exceeding 158cm (62in) 32kg (70lb) per piece
http://www.qantas.com.au/info/flying...baggageChecked

US
51-70 pounds/23-32 kg - Free for Customers traveling in First and Envoy
http://www.usairways.com/awa/content...epolicies.aspx

BA still accept bags up to 32KGs until November 2008 - they have at least given monthS of notice - not 1 month.
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