Luggage Allowance
Aug 20, 2017, 12:37 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Bronze, Virgin Atlantic Silver, Iraq Medal, Afghanistan Medal
Posts: 12
Luggage Allowance
My wife and I Are flying Belfast to London Heathrow (Economy) and then Heathrow to Thailand (BKK) in Club. Does anyone know if we will have Club luggage allowance all the way through? The flights are booked as two separate tickets. Many thanks.
Aug 20, 2017, 12:42 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Peterborough, UK
Programs: BA Silver; IHG Spire; Avis P+; Global Entry
Posts: 1,505
Not on 2 separate tickets.
you will have the baggage allowed as per your first ticket on BHD-LHR (HBO or one bag if no status)
Then the standard club allowance for the CW leg (normally 2x32kg)
you will have the baggage allowed as per your first ticket on BHD-LHR (HBO or one bag if no status)
Then the standard club allowance for the CW leg (normally 2x32kg)
Aug 20, 2017, 12:43 pm
#3
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,850
I'm afraid with 2 separate tickets you're only allowed that ticket's allowance, you can't read it over. One ticket would have allowed it all the way through. And you'll have to recheck the bags in LHR too.
If your fare category allows it, have a look at upgrading using Avios one of the Belfast sectors to Club Europe, that would probably nearly pay for itself. If your fare basis is too low (Q, O, G) then you could pay for a POUG (if offered online) or an AUP at the airport for approx £65.
If your fare category allows it, have a look at upgrading using Avios one of the Belfast sectors to Club Europe, that would probably nearly pay for itself. If your fare basis is too low (Q, O, G) then you could pay for a POUG (if offered online) or an AUP at the airport for approx £65.
Aug 20, 2017, 12:57 pm
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Bronze, Virgin Atlantic Silver, Iraq Medal, Afghanistan Medal
Posts: 12
Many thanks for the replies.
The Belfast - Heathrow leg was booked using Avios and the Heathrow onwards leg was booked using an Amex 241. We have about 5 hours between flights. When I booked on the phone I was told that I couldn't use the 241 from Belfast - only Heathrow.
The Belfast - Heathrow leg was booked using Avios and the Heathrow onwards leg was booked using an Amex 241. We have about 5 hours between flights. When I booked on the phone I was told that I couldn't use the 241 from Belfast - only Heathrow.
Aug 20, 2017, 1:05 pm
#6
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
Programs: Master of the Privy Purse des Muccis
Posts: 17,919
Many thanks for the replies.
The Belfast - Heathrow leg was booked using Avios and the Heathrow onwards leg was booked using an Amex 241. We have about 5 hours between flights. When I booked on the phone I was told that I couldn't use the 241 from Belfast - only Heathrow.
The Belfast - Heathrow leg was booked using Avios and the Heathrow onwards leg was booked using an Amex 241. We have about 5 hours between flights. When I booked on the phone I was told that I couldn't use the 241 from Belfast - only Heathrow.
At least you have plenty of time to collect your bags and recheck in.
I would have thought you could have used the 241 from Belfast but more expert people might be able to confirm this
Regards
TBS
Aug 20, 2017, 1:11 pm
#7
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,850
Many thanks for the replies.
The Belfast - Heathrow leg was booked using Avios and the Heathrow onwards leg was booked using an Amex 241. We have about 5 hours between flights. When I booked on the phone I was told that I couldn't use the 241 from Belfast - only Heathrow.
The Belfast - Heathrow leg was booked using Avios and the Heathrow onwards leg was booked using an Amex 241. We have about 5 hours between flights. When I booked on the phone I was told that I couldn't use the 241 from Belfast - only Heathrow.
If this doesn't work, just ask them to change the booking to CE, you'll get the higher baggage allowance fairly efficiently that way, plus lounge access at BHD, which will start the trip very nicely. One way is sufficient for the baggage applying in both directions.