Checked baggage allowance on Eva TPE-HKG?
Jun 8, 2015, 3:43 pm
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Checked baggage allowance on Eva TPE-HKG?
We're looking to redeem on aeroplan for travel in economy:
YYZ-TPE,
TPE-HKG,
HKG - YYZ;
For the short leg of TPE-HKG on Eva airline, what would be the checked baggage allowance?
In here it doesn't say:
http://www.evaair.com/en-us/check-in...on/allowances/
Thanks.
YYZ-TPE,
TPE-HKG,
HKG - YYZ;
For the short leg of TPE-HKG on Eva airline, what would be the checked baggage allowance?
In here it doesn't say:
http://www.evaair.com/en-us/check-in...on/allowances/
Thanks.
Jun 8, 2015, 4:31 pm
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Jun 8, 2015, 5:41 pm
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But in the table it says
(To/From the US and Canada and certain countries in South and Central America.)
And the middle short leg is only within Asia. Or I'm not understanding it, and it still means we get 2 pieces each?
(To/From the US and Canada and certain countries in South and Central America.)
And the middle short leg is only within Asia. Or I'm not understanding it, and it still means we get 2 pieces each?
Jun 8, 2015, 6:06 pm
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You are allowed 2 pieces @ 23kg per person. On a single EVA ticket, the longest flight (MSC) baggage allowance (YYZ-TPE) applies to all segments including TPE to Asian destinations.
Jun 8, 2015, 7:05 pm
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It is by international convention + US DOT + Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) rules.
Yes, that is the outcome. My understanding of the rule is that the logic is that, based on CTA rules, which have been modified to align with US DOT rules, BR is OP's first marketing carrier (YYZ-TPE) and BR rule applies the entire journey (assuming both ways are on the same ticket).
Jun 8, 2015, 9:20 pm
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But if in the first part YYA - TPE is not on BR, but other Star Alliance flights. It could be UA, TK, AC, etc. or combinations. BR may just be the TPE-HKG segment.
Jun 9, 2015, 9:03 pm
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You said YYZ-TPE without additional details. BR is the only carrier operating YYZ-TPE nonstop. So, that was the assumption those who tried to help you made. If it is any other carrier, their rules apply the entire reservation.
Jun 9, 2015, 9:40 pm
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Only the middle short segment TPE - HKG is definitely BR.
Jun 10, 2015, 12:37 am
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Sorry I wasn't clear about what carriers. I'm trying to find award seats, and unfortunately there isn't any BR flight available for reward seats for YYZ-TPE. There're a few combination of other carriers in the transpacific segments.
Only the middle short segment TPE - HKG is definitely BR.
Only the middle short segment TPE - HKG is definitely BR.
Jun 10, 2015, 6:25 pm
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We wanted to go YYZ-TPE, but trying to add Phuket to the end. The aeroplan carrier surcharge is very high. So we were trying to see if going to HKG on the reward ticket to reduce the surcharge (almost US $500) , and then buy separate tickets HKG - BKK -HKT. But then we have to consider the luggage check-in charges in the HKG-BKK-HKT portion.
Jun 10, 2015, 8:12 pm
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Ok, that's good to know. Pretty all the Star Alliance airlines will allow 2 pieces, 23kg, for the transpacific segments.
We wanted to go YYZ-TPE, but trying to add Phuket to the end. The aeroplan carrier surcharge is very high. So we were trying to see if going to HKG on the reward ticket to reduce the surcharge (almost US $500) , and then buy separate tickets HKG - BKK -HKT. But then we have to consider the luggage check-in charges in the HKG-BKK-HKT portion.
We wanted to go YYZ-TPE, but trying to add Phuket to the end. The aeroplan carrier surcharge is very high. So we were trying to see if going to HKG on the reward ticket to reduce the surcharge (almost US $500) , and then buy separate tickets HKG - BKK -HKT. But then we have to consider the luggage check-in charges in the HKG-BKK-HKT portion.
don't forget that by buying separate tickets, intra asia allowance uses the weight system and allowance is usually much lower. On the outbound, you might get lucky that your bag tags all the way and without the airline of your 2nd ticket asking a fee if over their limit at the destination of your award ticket.
On your way back, chances are slim to none that at HKT, the agent will apply the allowance of your award ticket.
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Jun 10, 2015, 9:24 pm
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United allows only 1st piece free in economy. Never assume the allowance is the same across the board.
don't forget that by buying separate tickets, intra asia allowance uses the weight system and allowance is usually much lower. On the outbound, you might get lucky that your bag tags all the way and without the airline of your 2nd ticket asking a fee if over their limit at the destination of your award ticket.
On your way back, chances are slim to none that at HKT, the agent will apply the allowance of your award ticket.
don't forget that by buying separate tickets, intra asia allowance uses the weight system and allowance is usually much lower. On the outbound, you might get lucky that your bag tags all the way and without the airline of your 2nd ticket asking a fee if over their limit at the destination of your award ticket.
On your way back, chances are slim to none that at HKT, the agent will apply the allowance of your award ticket.
Jun 10, 2015, 10:40 pm
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United allows only 1st piece free in economy. Never assume the allowance is the same across the board.
don't forget that by buying separate tickets, intra asia allowance uses the weight system and allowance is usually much lower. On the outbound, you might get lucky that your bag tags all the way and without the airline of your 2nd ticket asking a fee if over their limit at the destination of your award ticket.
On your way back, chances are slim to none that at HKT, the agent will apply the allowance of your award ticket.
don't forget that by buying separate tickets, intra asia allowance uses the weight system and allowance is usually much lower. On the outbound, you might get lucky that your bag tags all the way and without the airline of your 2nd ticket asking a fee if over their limit at the destination of your award ticket.
On your way back, chances are slim to none that at HKT, the agent will apply the allowance of your award ticket.
Thanks. That's what I thought, 2 pieces YYZ - TPE. Wonder why it's only 1 piece to China and India. But I'm not complaining.
Jun 14, 2015, 11:50 pm
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, only had to carry 1 textbook in my carry-on bag :P )
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