Only 1 piece of checked luggage in transatlantic M class starting 01APR2010
Feb 28, 2010, 9:41 am
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Only 1 piece of checked luggage in transatlantic M class starting 01APR2010
In order to "harmonize" with other transatlantic carriers SK now reduced the free allowance to 1 piece of max 23kg in transatlantic M class.
The second piece will be charged USD50/EUR40.
Applies only to tickets issued on/after 01APR2010.
I assume *G will now have two bags free of charge (rather than 3 before).
I also assume that this will in no way be reflected with cheaper tickets.
The second piece will be charged USD50/EUR40.
Applies only to tickets issued on/after 01APR2010.
I assume *G will now have two bags free of charge (rather than 3 before).
I also assume that this will in no way be reflected with cheaper tickets.
Feb 28, 2010, 2:21 pm
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I did see that on my confirmation for christmas flight to Las Vegas via IAD with SK which does state 1 bag, however I thought it was just an error.
Still, as I bought the ticket in early february I guess I can still bring two bags, despite what the confirmation says.
Still, as I bought the ticket in early february I guess I can still bring two bags, despite what the confirmation says.
Last edited by airborn; Mar 2, 2010 at 5:26 am
Feb 28, 2010, 4:30 pm
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It was bound to come and I must say I do not like it. It was a good thing for my travel patterns to be allowed two pieces in M as I do diving and 23kg is not much. Then it is all up to the EBG status.... One more to consider is that direct flight with SAS is more expensive than with a hub in EU - so this plus the EUR 40,- for an extra back will make the travel even more expensive.
Thumbs down for SAS - yet again
/HerrO
Mar 1, 2010, 1:25 am
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Although not surprised - this is another negative for SK. I have chosen SK over BA on a couple of recent US bound flights, in no small part due to the 2 bag policy. That excuse is no longer there. So apart from the direct US flight with SK I get... oh yeah I forgot, more expensive tickets.
Mar 1, 2010, 4:20 am
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, indeed. I'm assuming all already ticketed travel will have the old allowance.What about EBS/EBG? "Harmonization" with respect to the US members of * Alliance should mean 2 bags for EBS and 3 bags for EBG.
Mar 1, 2010, 6:34 am
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IMHO, the US rule of 2 x 23kg in M has always been strange. How many people need to carry 46 kg? Well, I do sometimes when travelling for work but that are special cases where overweight of course is paid by the company. The allowance for rest of the world has been 20 kg for ages which make sense for most people no matter if you are travelling on business or leisure. Why should US be different? If this can save SK some money I think it is acceptable, especially now with all the *A partners doing the same. You still get 3 kg more to EWR than BKK.
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Mar 1, 2010, 7:53 am
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Mar 1, 2010, 10:10 pm
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Originally Posted by tourist
What about EBS/EBG? "Harmonization" with respect to the US members of * Alliance should mean 2 bags for EBS and 3 bags for EBG.
Mar 1, 2010, 10:18 pm
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The baggage fees wouldn't be so popular with the airlines if there were not a lot of customers who would get hit by the baggage fees. The airlines are introducing these fees because there is money to be made in having them, there is the opportunity to engage in tax avoidance strategies and there are a lot of passengers to be hit with these fees.
Originally Posted by BHIL
The allowance for rest of the world has been 20 kg for ages which make sense for most people no matter if you are travelling on business or leisure. Why should US be different?
Originally Posted by BHIL
If this can save SK some money I think it is acceptable, especially now with all the *A partners doing the same. You still get 3 kg more to EWR than BKK.
Cheers,
Cheers,
Mar 2, 2010, 3:16 am
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The allowance of 46 kg to US when flying M has been a luxury for many years. Just think about what 26 kg of excess luggage will cost you on other flights of similar distance.
I am afraid that the good old days have been over for some time and that the difference between M and Y/C is just going to increase.
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Mar 2, 2010, 5:33 am
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..but it is still PC
...still there is a difference between a BKK flight and a EWR flight.
eventhough you are allowed 3 kilo more on EWR flight, you still only are allowed one piece (according to PC). on the BKK flight you can have as many bags as you want as long as they do not exceed 20kg.
eventhough you are allowed 3 kilo more on EWR flight, you still only are allowed one piece (according to PC). on the BKK flight you can have as many bags as you want as long as they do not exceed 20kg.
Mar 2, 2010, 8:35 am
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Mar 2, 2010, 12:27 pm
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IMHO, the US rule of 2 x 23kg in M has always been strange. How many people need to carry 46 kg? ... The allowance for rest of the world has been 20 kg for ages which make sense for most people no matter if you are travelling on business or leisure. Why should US be different?