Changes to Checked Baggage Allowances (From 4th of February 2019)
Jan 10, 2019, 3:39 pm
#1
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Reduced Baggage Allowances in Economy starting February 4
Starting February 4, Baggage limits in Economy will change. For Piece concept flights from the US/Canada, Economy Special (and Economy Saver for flights *only* between the US/Europe that don't continue on to DXB (e.g EWR-ATH) will only get 1x23 kg bag, vs the 2x23 kg bags currently allowed. So, for example, fliers for whom the luggage limits are important, such as leisure fliers to the Indian subcontinent, who often bring boxes full of gifts and home goods for family members, should take care to not book the cheapest fares, i.e. don't book Economy Special. The difference between Special and Saver fares from US-India was a negligible $20 in my quick overview.
This also changes the weight limits for Economy fliers in places that use the weight concept. Business & First class limits for Piece/Weight systems are unaffected.
https://www.emirates.com/us/english/...d-baggage.aspx
https://www.emirates.com/us/english/...tes.aspx/#3421
This also changes the weight limits for Economy fliers in places that use the weight concept. Business & First class limits for Piece/Weight systems are unaffected.
https://www.emirates.com/us/english/...d-baggage.aspx
https://www.emirates.com/us/english/...tes.aspx/#3421
Last edited by xobile; Jan 10, 2019 at 3:41 pm Reason: Table of data is all messed up
Jan 10, 2019, 8:40 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Economy, mostly :(
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Would be nice if they now gave status pax 2x bags on Special tix as currently piece concept flights don't get any status allowance above the standard, only for weight-concept tix.
Jan 11, 2019, 12:46 am
#6
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Yes I'm still wondering why Emirates doesn't give premium members an extra box on piece concept routes. Even Etihad does it for Silver and above, for now.
Jan 12, 2019, 1:23 pm
#8
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At the end of the day you will receive what is stated when you make an actual booking.
Jan 12, 2019, 10:27 pm
#9
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If it was changing for other routes/origination points, I would have thought that the information would all be on the same page, so would suspect nothing is changing elsewhere at the moment
Jan 13, 2019, 1:52 am
#10
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No it's a worldwide decrease in allowance And I think you're putting too much faith in Emirates IT. I literally had to email them again because their US site was showing that piece market premium customers get extra weight,while other sites correctly showed it as weight concept markets
Jan 23, 2019, 8:29 am
#13
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Once the piece concept for EK special fares are in full effect expect a drop in bookings from/to India and neighboring countries and USA/Canada. I suspect many will not know until they reach the airport since quite a few still buy through travel agents who may or may not advise them of the new luggage restrictions.
Jan 23, 2019, 8:36 am
#14
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Once the piece concept for EK special fares are in full effect expect a drop in bookings from/to India and neighboring countries and USA/Canada. I suspect many will not know until they reach the airport since quite a few still buy through travel agents who may or may not advise them of the new luggage restrictions.
Jan 23, 2019, 11:18 am
#15
Join Date: Aug 2017
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Ex Canada/USA to india reduced from 2pcs to 1 pc , that affects a lot of people !