New QF INT bag policy effective for tickets issued from 02 May

[ozmille]

This brings it in line with BA except for the QF allowance for WP in Y+ and all in J and F is 32 where BA only allows 23kg per piece IIRC

 

[simongr]

Hmm piece vs. weight - always a debate.

However for next year's trip there will be three of us in J so I think we should be ok with nine bags and 276KG

 

[anat0l]

When it rains it pours....


Naturally this doesn't really affect me, as a WP each of my pieces must always be 32 kg or less anyway due to OHS, and now I can have 3 of them rather than the previous allowance of only 2. (What the hell do you do with 96 kg??? Except for moving house...)


This change just seems to cut the cheese on allowances to restrict it by pieces rather than an arbitrary number of pieces even at the same weight. It really isn't a synergy with NGCI (because NGCI can't handle Dom->Int itinerary check ins anyway).


Naturally I see the major sources of complaints to come from those who must endure a piece weight of only 23 kg even if their collective allowance is more than 23 kg.

Gotta feel sorry for SGs: travel in Y = 2 x 32 kg pieces, but travel in Y+ = 3 x 23 kg pieces. The latter is an improvement in 5 kg nett but must be split across 3 pieces with a reduction in unit piece weight. Mentally annoying at best. Either give them 3 x 32 kg, or 2 x 32 + 1 x 23, or a choice of 3 x 23 or 2 x 32 at check-in.

 

[anat0l]

Hmm piece vs. weight - always a debate.

However for next year's trip there will be three of us in J so I think we should be ok with nine bags and 276KG

Geez that's a lot! You skiing or something? Or just going to a really cold climate?

 

[simongr]

96Kg would mean that if travelling whilst diving I would take my own weights and tanks... Although I am not sure I would actually want to do that.

My last experience travelling with the family (2 in J and one in lap) was the example I cite frequently on the piece issue - it was easier to travel with lots of small bags than a small number of large bags. However on that trip we would have been entitled (under this policy) to six bags and 194 kgs. We actually travelled with maybe six/seven bags + large stroller bag at weighed in at 84KGs - which was 4Kg over the limits for us (if you include the stroller which the policy in the past wasn't whether the stroller didnt count if on board of if checked).

This is a genuine improvement since then.

 

[simongr]

Geez that's a lot! You skiing or something? Or just going to a really cold climate?

I meant that nine bags/276KG would be sufficient - in fact we will likely be under 60KGs for three of us

 

[amaroo]

This brings it in line with BA except for the QF allowance for WP in Y+ and all in J and F is 32 where BA only allows 23kg per piece IIRC

BA F & J (club world) is 3 bags at 32kgs each

BA J (club europe) is 2 bags at 32kgs each

Free baggage allowances

Free allowances for all flights EXCEPT to/from Brazil, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria and connecting journeys between India and USA/Bermuda/Canada.

	Adults and children(aged 12 years and over)	Weight per bag	Children (aged 2-11)	Infants under 2 years
First Club World (Business)	Three bags	Up to 32kg (70lb) BA will waive the heavy bag charge	Same as adult allowance plus one fully-collapsible pushchair (stroller) and one car seat	One bag plus one fully-collapsible pushchair (stroller) and one car seat. You cannot pay to take extra bags for an infant
Club Europe (Business)	Two bags	Up to 32kg (70lb) BA will waive the heavy bag charge
World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy)	Two bags	23kg (51lb) free
World Traveller Y class (full-fare Economy)	Two bags	23kg (51lb) free
World Traveller Euro Traveller Domestic (Economy)	One bag	23kg (51lb) free
Information for frequent flyers British Airways Executive Club Gold and Silver members, AA Advantage Executive Platinum and Platinum members and Iberia Plus Platinum and Gold members can check in 2 bags in all cabins, on all routes, unless the cabin allowance is greater. British Airways Executive Club Gold and Silver members, AA Advantage Executive Platinum and Iberia Plus Platinum members can take the maximum weight of 32kg per bag without paying the heavy bag charge. This applies to all passengers travelling on the same booking. Baggage allowances on other airlines If your booking includes travel with British Airways and another airline, the British Airways baggage allowance may be more generous and you could be charged for extra baggage by the other airline.

 

[Taezar]

96Kg would mean that if travelling whilst diving I would take my own weights and tanks... Although I am not sure I would actually want to do that.

I see it as being able to pack multiple wet suits!!! WOHOO!
Shortie, vest, hood, 3mil, 5mil or maybe even my 8mil instead of the 5 - who knows? Brilliant.
Dive gear alone usually sits around 20kg w regs and a suit, not including the housings.

 

[anat0l]

I see it as being able to pack multiple wet suits!!! WOHOO!
Shortie, vest, hood, 3mil, 5mil or maybe even my 8mil instead of the 5 - who knows? Brilliant.
Dive gear alone usually sits around 20kg w regs and a suit, not including the housings.

All of the sudden that black card is proving to be extremely valuable!

 

[tm.smile]

New Qantas International baggage limits

Just got an email after I'd read the AusBT story regarding new international baggage limits on Qantas... Looks like this 'enhancement' might actually be a good one, although you are now tightly restricted with the number of bags you can check in.

As per the AusBT article...
[h=3]International flights (to other than North & South America)[/h]

• Non-Frequent Flyers, Bronze Frequent Flyer members travelling in Economy: 1 bag of 23kg
• Qantas Club, Silver Frequent Flyer members travelling in Economy: 2 bags at 23kg each
• Gold Frequent Flyer members travelling in Economy: 2 bags at 32kg each
• Platinum Frequent Flyer members travelling in Economy: 3 bags at 32kg each
• Non-Frequent Flyers, Bronze Frequent Flyer members travelling in Premium Economy: 2 bags at 23kg each
• Qantas Club, Silver and Gold Frequent Flyer members travelling in Premium Economy: 3 bags at 23kg each
• Platinum Frequent Flyer members travelling in Premium Economy: 3 bags at 32kg each
• All customers travelling in Business and First class: 3 bags at 32kg each

[h=3]International flights (to North & South America)[/h]

• Non-Frequent Flyers, Bronze Frequent Flyer members travelling in Economy and Premium Economy: 2 bags at 23kg each
• Qantas Club, Silver and Gold Frequent Flyer members travelling in Economy and Premium Economy: 3 bags at 23kg each
• Platinum Frequent Flyers travelling in Economy and Premium Economy: 3 bags at 32kg each
• All customers travelling in Business and First class: 3 bags at 32kg each

[h=3]New excess baggage fees[/h] While Qantas currently charges passengers only for bags weighing more than their allowance, from May 2 you'll need to pay for the number of bags you check in.
For most international flights that comes in at $90 per bag, regardless of your travel class or Qantas Frequent Flyer membership status.
For trans-Tasman flights (as well as trips to Noumea & Papua New Guinea) the fee is a more modest $35 per bag.
Qantas has also set a maximum of two additional bags on top of your allowance.

 

[Oneworldplus2]

Re: New Qantas International baggage limits

Finally, a proper 'enhancement'.

 

[gibspmuh]

Re: New Qantas International baggage limits

Agreed, this will be a *big* improvement for the trips my wife takes back home - and I can assure you she can easily fill 3x32kg bags with no worries at all (and no doubt 2 of my 3x32kg allowances too I'm sure ).

 

[pauly7]

Finally, a proper 'enhancement'.

Agreed happy with this one!

 

[samh004]

Just got the email, sounds good, now I've got to buy an extra anvil and an extra bag to house it in!


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[anat0l]

Whoa, wait a minute... Where are all the complaints that the piece system sucks?



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[dajop]

Whoa, wait a minute... Where are all the complaints that the piece system sucks?

OK I'll bite - the only thing I don't understand why are QF (and others) becoming so obsessed with the piece system rather than weight limits? With LCCs (well Jetstar anyway) you buy a luggage allowance (or have it included with some higher fares) and that is your allowance. With full service carriers (well QF anyway) its all getting very complicated. I guess it is so that in the vast majority of cases people will still only take a smaller weight, but you can accommodate those with heavier suitcases.

Personally, I just have found in coming back from MEL to SIN I often have 3 bags (supplies!) ... 18kg + 15kg + 7kg (cooler bag for meat/cheese) to make the process simpler and easier to manage, but have not got anywhere near 64kg. Just means now I would have to fork out $90 or buy a new bigger suitcase that I fill with 32kg (not likely) . Or go on SQ or EK or JQ (likely).

 

[ozmille]

BA F & J (club world) is 3 bags at 32kgs each

BA J (club europe) is 2 bags at 32kgs each

Free baggage allowances

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well look at that I was recalling incorrect. Last time I checked it was 3 at 23 I think, not really a problem as I have never been close... yet... maybe when we move home we'll use the lot.

 

[Paddy55]

Re: New Qantas International baggage limits

Agreed, this will be a *big* improvement for the trips my wife takes back home - and I can assure you she can easily fill 3x32kg bags with no worries at all (and no doubt 2 of my 3x32kg allowances too I'm sure ).

Hiding this email from my wife.
We're off to LOTFAP end year with Junior Paddy in tow... the thought of manhandling 6 x 32kgs around in airports gives me chills :shock::shock::shock:

 

[simongr]

Whoa, wait a minute... Where are all the complaints that the piece system sucks?

When WP and J got two pieces and not three.

 

[cove]

Re: New Qantas International baggage limits

Paddy we bought new bags with those multi directional wheels so I can handle 4 bags pretty easily by myself. I just raise the handles and put them back to back and they roll with a feather like touch. We got these Samsonite bags at the local Costco in Los Angeles.
if Costco don't have them you could get equivalents at an outlet mall.