Do I get extra baggage allowance: TK G* on flight redeemed with Lifemiles
Dec 5, 2019, 2:47 pm
#1
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Do I get extra baggage allowance: TK G* on flight redeemed with Lifemiles
So I redeemed an economy class flight on Lufthansa-Turkish with Avianca Lifemiles and am a Turkish Airlines Star Gold member. Do I get an extra checked bag?
I asked the Lufthansa people on the phone and though they were able to attach my TK FF number with no issues, they said the extra baggage allowance didn't come up 'automatically' and that I should show my TK card at check in.
As the flight leaves tomorrow, I really want to avoid a situation where I'm stuck with a bag I can't check in so I'm looking for any advice or help you guys might have.
Thanks a lot!
P.S. Lufthansa is ridiculous for allowing just one bag one a flight which goes half way around the world.
I asked the Lufthansa people on the phone and though they were able to attach my TK FF number with no issues, they said the extra baggage allowance didn't come up 'automatically' and that I should show my TK card at check in.
As the flight leaves tomorrow, I really want to avoid a situation where I'm stuck with a bag I can't check in so I'm looking for any advice or help you guys might have.
Thanks a lot!
P.S. Lufthansa is ridiculous for allowing just one bag one a flight which goes half way around the world.
Dec 5, 2019, 8:52 pm
#2
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So I redeemed an economy class flight on Lufthansa-Turkish with Avianca Lifemiles and am a Turkish Airlines Star Gold member. Do I get an extra checked bag?
I asked the Lufthansa people on the phone and though they were able to attach my TK FF number with no issues, they said the extra baggage allowance didn't come up 'automatically' and that I should show my TK card at check in.
As the flight leaves tomorrow, I really want to avoid a situation where I'm stuck with a bag I can't check in so I'm looking for any advice or help you guys might have.
Thanks a lot!
P.S. Lufthansa is ridiculous for allowing just one bag one a flight which goes half way around the world.
I asked the Lufthansa people on the phone and though they were able to attach my TK FF number with no issues, they said the extra baggage allowance didn't come up 'automatically' and that I should show my TK card at check in.
As the flight leaves tomorrow, I really want to avoid a situation where I'm stuck with a bag I can't check in so I'm looking for any advice or help you guys might have.
Thanks a lot!
P.S. Lufthansa is ridiculous for allowing just one bag one a flight which goes half way around the world.
Dec 5, 2019, 11:21 pm
#3
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Denmark
Programs: TK Elite
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I agree, just show your card or on the TK app at check-in and the 2nd bag should be no problem. Nothing to worry about.
Rest assured that your second bag will travel with you. LH is not going to deny you a 2nd bag; the worst thing that may happen is that LH will charge you for the 2nd bag.
LH can't change FFP No. in award reservations of other carriers. That is the reason why the agent couldn't insert your TK No. in the reservation; he/she should have known that.
Rest assured that your second bag will travel with you. LH is not going to deny you a 2nd bag; the worst thing that may happen is that LH will charge you for the 2nd bag.
LH can't change FFP No. in award reservations of other carriers. That is the reason why the agent couldn't insert your TK No. in the reservation; he/she should have known that.
Dec 5, 2019, 11:28 pm
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Regardless of the distance I believe 90% of all pax are able to restrict themselves to 1 bag/person. Personally, I have traveled "half way around the world" many times, and I can't recall a single time a 2nd checked bag was necessary.For LH it is a matter of cost saving (fuel) - more luggage in the hold means higher fuel consumption and less revenue as cargo capacity is reduced.
Dec 6, 2019, 2:00 am
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