Why are there no Priority Luggage handling within Europe?
 

Having recently travelled within Europe on OneWorld carriers, there have been inconsistent 'rules' pertaining to Priority Luggage handling.

Once while travelling economy from Paris to London, the check-in agent said that no Priority luggage is handled unless I am a BA Exec Club GOLD AND travelling Business Class. Then on another BA flight while travelling in Business and holding an Emerald card from CP, the check-in agent said that no priority handling at all within Europe. Iberia seemed to follow the same 'rules' .

The only exception is Cathay Pacific between European points. Their luggage is still accorded either Business or First luggage handling depending on your 1w status.

Anyone have comments on this?

On a BA LAX-LHR-MUC leg I did last year in Club World/Club Europe, respectively, I noticed this problem. While my bag was tagged with a J class tag, it was not one of the first off the carousel in Munich. Nor were my travelling companions.

Same on the return, only I didn't get a Club World priority tag, so my bag at LAX came out with the economy stuff...

With as much emphasis as BA puts on it's high-yield customers, you would think they could get it right in the luggage handling too...

Actually I stand corrected. AT Paris CDG today, the BA check-in agent did tag a yellow PRIORITY tag to my bag. Though it didn't make a difference, as my bags came off towards to the end of the delivery belt.

Now why would BA Paris have PRIORITY whereas LONDON itself said they don't and never have. Actually BA LONDON check-in staff looks as though they are doing you a favour by checking you in for your flight. No smile, nothing.