Question: Checking bags with status
Aug 28, 2019, 10:41 am
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Checking bags with status
If I am flying on a flex fare (or higher) that entitles me to check one bag for free anyways, is it still possible to check another two bags (or three) with whatever your status level may be?
Aug 28, 2019, 11:00 am
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Aug 28, 2019, 11:13 am
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If the question is whether you can get one bag free for flex fare plus 2 bags more because you have E50K status then the answer is no. The higher allowance stands - so in this example the 2 bags from your E50K status. Unlike UA, AC also does not allow you status bag allowance to apply to everyone on your PNR
Aug 28, 2019, 11:18 am
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Aug 28, 2019, 11:31 am
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If the question is whether you can get one bag free for flex fare plus 2 bags more because you have E50K status then the answer is no. The higher allowance stands - so in this example the 2 bags from your E50K status. Unlike UA, AC also does not allow you status bag allowance to apply to everyone on your PNR
But that's total yes, not in addition to the ticket rules.
Aug 29, 2019, 6:38 am
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Hope this helps.
Aug 29, 2019, 6:39 am
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If the question is whether you can get one bag free for flex fare plus 2 bags more because you have E50K status then the answer is no. The higher allowance stands - so in this example the 2 bags from your E50K status. Unlike UA, AC also does not allow you status bag allowance to apply to everyone on your PNR
Aug 29, 2019, 9:11 am
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Sorry, everyone, I did not word my question very well!
I am about to qualify for P25K for 2020, and I usually fly flex fares or higher. This automatically entitles me to a free checked bag (23 kg), but I am wondering if next year I will be able to check an additional two bags on top of the first because of my status.
I have a feeling the status rules apply for how many bags you can check for free, but I thought it best to check here first.
I am about to qualify for P25K for 2020, and I usually fly flex fares or higher. This automatically entitles me to a free checked bag (23 kg), but I am wondering if next year I will be able to check an additional two bags on top of the first because of my status.
I have a feeling the status rules apply for how many bags you can check for free, but I thought it best to check here first.
Aug 29, 2019, 9:26 am
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Sorry, everyone, I did not word my question very well!
I am about to qualify for P25K for 2020, and I usually fly flex fares or higher. This automatically entitles me to a free checked bag (23 kg), but I am wondering if next year I will be able to check an additional two bags on top of the first because of my status.
I am about to qualify for P25K for 2020, and I usually fly flex fares or higher. This automatically entitles me to a free checked bag (23 kg), but I am wondering if next year I will be able to check an additional two bags on top of the first because of my status.
Originally Posted by vernonc
If the question is whether you can get one bag free for flex fare plus 2 bags more because you have E50K status then the answer is no.
Aug 29, 2019, 9:58 am
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Sorry, everyone, I did not word my question very well!
I am about to qualify for P25K for 2020, and I usually fly flex fares or higher. This automatically entitles me to a free checked will bag (23 kg), but I am wondering if next year I will be able to check an additional two bags on top of the first because of my status.
I have a feeling the status rules apply for how many bags you can check for free, but I thought it best to check here first.
I am about to qualify for P25K for 2020, and I usually fly flex fares or higher. This automatically entitles me to a free checked will bag (23 kg), but I am wondering if next year I will be able to check an additional two bags on top of the first because of my status.
I have a feeling the status rules apply for how many bags you can check for free, but I thought it best to check here first.
Aug 29, 2019, 12:38 pm
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You’ll get two checked bags at 23kg, regardless of your economy fare. Now on some fares your BONUS will be larger (i.e. on basic/standard economy fares, where you get an extra 2x23), whereas on Latitude where you already get 2x23 as standard, you don’t get a bonus. So to answer your question, when flying Flex you will get one additional checked bag.
Aug 29, 2019, 1:07 pm
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Bingo. That is what I was wondering. Thanks @yyztozag !
Aug 29, 2019, 1:24 pm
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Cards are possible, but AC tends to enhance the program by removing things, not adding them especially at the lower levels. Adding early recognition to P25k was the only upward improvement I’ve seen in years, and I wonder if that was just to simplify their IT.
*Simplify IT could include IT releasing an error in mistake again and being unable to undo it due to a lack of willingness, knowledge or other reasons.
Last edited by jc94; Aug 29, 2019 at 1:30 pm