Baggage allowance
Jan 7, 2013 | 7:41 pm
#1
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Programs: AAGold, United 1K, HHDiamond, Hertz#1 President's Circle
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Baggage allowance
I'm a United 1k which makes me star alliance gold
I want to know the baggage allowance while going to Chennai
going:
united: IAD-FRA
Lufthans: FRA - Chennai
return
Lufthansa : Chennai - FRA
United - FRA-IAD
I want to know the baggage allowance while going to Chennai
going:
united: IAD-FRA
Lufthans: FRA - Chennai
return
Lufthansa : Chennai - FRA
United - FRA-IAD
Jan 28, 2013 | 2:05 pm
#2
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 13
I have the same question. According to united.com, "Star Alliance Gold members, including MileagePlus Premier Gold, Premier Platinum and Premier 1K members are allowed to check up to three bags, each with a maximum weight of 70 pounds and a maximum outside dimension of 62 linear inches." But, according to Lufthansa.com, Star Alliance Gold member get "2 bags up to 23 kg (50.7 lbs) each." So, what happens when I check in with UA but connect to LH?
Jan 28, 2013 | 2:37 pm
#3
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
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Posts: 50,253
If all 4 segments are on one ticket, the baggage allowance for your first segment (IAD-FRA) will continue for the remaining three segments. Has nothing to do with individual carriers or *A. It's a DOT rule.
That said, you may find outstation contract staff on the return won't honor the first segment rule. Don't get a fight because you won't win (on the spot). Pay and then contest the charge, attaching your itinerary and the DOT rule when you are back and the itinerary is complete.
That said, you may find outstation contract staff on the return won't honor the first segment rule. Don't get a fight because you won't win (on the spot). Pay and then contest the charge, attaching your itinerary and the DOT rule when you are back and the itinerary is complete.
Jan 28, 2013 | 6:53 pm
#4
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: HAK / HFE / NYC / SIN / SZX / CAN
Programs: UA PG 1MM, Honors Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Gold, SQ, DL, AA, Hyatt
Posts: 688
I have a question on *A Gold baggage allowance.
I will be flying ZH in F at SZX and the stated allowance is 40Kg with no number of bags restriction.
I am a UA MP 1K as well as a SQ KF Gold, which makes me a *A Gold. I will most likely accrual my miles to SQ as I need the EQM to requalify by April.
What exact is the *A rule? I called ZH and asked and was told I have to check with my *A airline, in this case, it would be SQ. This does not seem right.
I always thought there is a standard *A rule which is either 100% of the weight or 1 more luggage.
Can anyone share some information?
Thanks in advance
I will be flying ZH in F at SZX and the stated allowance is 40Kg with no number of bags restriction.
I am a UA MP 1K as well as a SQ KF Gold, which makes me a *A Gold. I will most likely accrual my miles to SQ as I need the EQM to requalify by April.
What exact is the *A rule? I called ZH and asked and was told I have to check with my *A airline, in this case, it would be SQ. This does not seem right.
I always thought there is a standard *A rule which is either 100% of the weight or 1 more luggage.
Can anyone share some information?
Thanks in advance
Jan 28, 2013 | 10:44 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Stuck on this planet - mainly in STR and LAX
Posts: 5,032
Try to google "shenzhen airlines baggage allowance". The first link will put you on this page:
http://global.shenzhenair.com/zh/htm...gnbaggage.html
Star gold gives you an extra 20 kg.
http://global.shenzhenair.com/zh/htm...gnbaggage.html
Star gold gives you an extra 20 kg.