Which airline best for honoring 2 piece system?
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Which airline best for honoring 2 piece system?
Hi
I am flying in and out of India via Etihad. I am booking my domestic segments within India separately (economy class)
Which airlines is best to honor the 2 piece baggage allowance(I have the return Etihad ticket to show).
Currently, Indigo is showing the lowest domestic fares.
Thanks,
I am flying in and out of India via Etihad. I am booking my domestic segments within India separately (economy class)
Which airlines is best to honor the 2 piece baggage allowance(I have the return Etihad ticket to show).
Currently, Indigo is showing the lowest domestic fares.
Thanks,
Last edited by zoonil; Dec 6, 2010 at 8:25 am
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There is no 2-piece allowance on domestic flights unless booked as a single trip combined with a qualifying international flight. Now sometimes the rule may be waived, but it depends on the agent and on the phase of the moon rather than on the airline.
I have had luggage fees waived by Jet, Deccan and Kingfisher after stopovers, even though the 2-piece allowance only applies to connections. I've never tried to do this with separate tickets, and even if I had, my experience would not translate to a general rule.
I have had luggage fees waived by Jet, Deccan and Kingfisher after stopovers, even though the 2-piece allowance only applies to connections. I've never tried to do this with separate tickets, and even if I had, my experience would not translate to a general rule.
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Hi
I am flying in and out of India via Etihad. I am booking my domestic segments within India separately (economy class)
Which airlines is best to honor the 2 piece baggage allowance(I have the return Etihad ticket to show).
Currently, Indigo is showing the lowest domestic fares.
Thanks,
I am flying in and out of India via Etihad. I am booking my domestic segments within India separately (economy class)
Which airlines is best to honor the 2 piece baggage allowance(I have the return Etihad ticket to show).
Currently, Indigo is showing the lowest domestic fares.
Thanks,
Any of them could but I doubt they will. Why not try changing your ticket to include the domestic sector? If the answer is, I can/could have done but it's far more expensive, then that's the cost of (a) the extra baggage allowance and (b) an airline rebooking you if the previous flight is delayed / cancelled.
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Jet Airways is a partner for Etihad .. I have never faced problems with 2 peice concept or baggage when I am on an intl connection within 12 hrs with 9w..If u r on a full service airline connectinv to an intl airline, ur international baggae allownace will be allowed as per my experience..
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#7
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Jet, Jet connect, King Fisher, Spice Jet allows 2 piece -
Hi
I have done 2 piece check in with Jet, Jet connect, KingFisher, Spice Jet by showing my international ticket, though I booked the indian domestic sector seperately.
Again this is from my experience.
I have done 2 piece check in with Jet, Jet connect, KingFisher, Spice Jet by showing my international ticket, though I booked the indian domestic sector seperately.
Again this is from my experience.
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There is no 2-piece allowance on domestic flights unless booked as a single trip combined with a qualifying international flight. Now sometimes the rule may be waived, but it depends on the agent and on the phase of the moon rather than on the airline.
I have had luggage fees waived by Jet, Deccan and Kingfisher after stopovers, even though the 2-piece allowance only applies to connections. I've never tried to do this with separate tickets, and even if I had, my experience would not translate to a general rule.
I have had luggage fees waived by Jet, Deccan and Kingfisher after stopovers, even though the 2-piece allowance only applies to connections. I've never tried to do this with separate tickets, and even if I had, my experience would not translate to a general rule.
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As mentioned earlier, KF / Jet airways have been known to allow 2 Piece Luggage if there is International Arrival / Departure within 24 Hrs (Even if the Domestic Ticket is booked separately).
Look thru the FAQ or E mail the Customer Service. I have done it few times with Paramount Airways.
Look thru the FAQ or E mail the Customer Service. I have done it few times with Paramount Airways.
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i check 2 bags on jet domestic all the time....but keep in mind, i am traveling business & have the citi jet card which gives me extra allowance....but in all my years of traveling with jet i have never had a problem checking in 2 bags....
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Thanks every one for your responses. So it looks like I should stick to a full service carrier (KF, Jet). The one thing I forgot to mention was, that it is not an immediate connection within 24 hours. My domestic segment commences a few days after I arrive in India.
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doesn't matter....if you have separate tickets then it doesn't matter whether you are connecting immediately or 10 days later....
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You should have given the full story from the beginning. It doesn't matter what carrier you are on. You will have to pay for excess luggage.
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Like previous posters have said, and in my past experience Jet and Kingfisher have been extremely generous in accomodating 2 pieces (2x their regular baggage limit) without any problem.