Baggage allowance on AI for Aeroplan redemption
Sep 26, 2022, 4:19 pm
#1
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Baggage allowance on AI for Aeroplan redemption
Cross posting here - I also asked on aeroplan forum
I would appreciate if someone can tell me if the baggage allowance shown here (3 bags) for Aeroplan redemption on AI domestic economy BOM-IDR is correct? It seems too good to be true but I will take it
. To be noted that - it clearly specifies carry on rules of operating airline will apply but nothing for checked baggage. Am I setting myself up for last minute at airport shock??
Thanks!
I would appreciate if someone can tell me if the baggage allowance shown here (3 bags) for Aeroplan redemption on AI domestic economy BOM-IDR is correct? It seems too good to be true but I will take it
. To be noted that - it clearly specifies carry on rules of operating airline will apply but nothing for checked baggage. Am I setting myself up for last minute at airport shock??Thanks!
Sep 26, 2022, 8:50 pm
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I'm not sure why they're showing such a huge amount. AI baggage allowance is 25kgs (can be across multiple pieces) and the same should apply to any award ticket from Aeroplan. *G status would get you an additional 20kgs.
Sep 26, 2022, 9:35 pm
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Depending on how much luggage you're carrying AI might turn out to be a cheaper option.
Sep 27, 2022, 1:37 am
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The final ticket issued by AC will show the baggage allowance. The AI agent at checkin will see that and allow it.
Sep 27, 2022, 9:47 am
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How does AC's Gold benefits apply here? From OP's screenshot it looks like he's just buying a AI BOM-IDR ticket.
Sep 27, 2022, 10:24 am
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Sep 27, 2022, 10:28 am
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Sep 27, 2022, 10:32 am
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off topic - If I keep this reservation, is it too close to transfer arriving on AY 125 from HEL that usually lands around 5 am? (separate tickets, immigration, baggage recheck etc.)
Last edited by DeepSky; Sep 27, 2022 at 10:47 am
Sep 28, 2022, 3:33 am
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Any AI domestic ticket will provide star Gold benefits like check in at business counter, extra baggage allowance, lounge invite etc irrespective of the ticket class and how purchased.
Sep 28, 2022, 6:18 am
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Very unlikely since you can expect queues at immigration, transfer and domestic check-in.
Sep 28, 2022, 7:54 am
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The 3 free bags that OP was seeing while purchasing a ticket would/should only show up for Aeroplan elite on AC metal. I suspect OP is a 35k *S elite. So that baggage allowance incorrectly shows up when purchasing tickets on other *A airlines.
Last edited by PiperAtGatesofDawn; Sep 28, 2022 at 8:19 am