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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 07:25

I think I am being particularly dumb today but I can not understand their luggage system. Just booked DS from JFK-LHR (economy class!!) and on the booking form it says 1 bag of 23kg allowed BUT I always thought US flights had a 2 bag policy!! Can anyone enlighten me.

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 09:05

If you fly out of Dubai the airline won't bat an eye at how much carry-on luggage you take. It's embarrassing how much we've been able to get away with far exceeding the carry-on restrictions. It's returning to Dubai from the UK or the US that they're very strict. I imagine it has to do with the anti-terrorism policies in place in both the US and UK. I remember once flying back to the US from London way back in the day and arrived at the airport, checked in and went to security screening only to discover that the airline had just implemented a one bag only policy. I was carrying a large shopping bag with the new jacket I'd bought, a small backpack and a laptop carrier. "One bag only, ma'am," the guard said. I looked at what I was carrying, put the laptop into the backpack and squeezed the backpack into the shopping bag, and was allowed to proceed!

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 08:52

We have the same problem with Air Canada - only 1 bag at 23kg :( It really sucks flying back on Air Canada with ony 23kg to then get on Emirates with a 30kg allowance. It means DH has to fly back underweight!!!! All that shopping that could be done. I think most of the US airlines and Air Canada have the 1 bag policy with 23 kg and BA has followed suit. Emirates might be more expensive but we like the higher baggage allowance.

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 08:41

Its 2 pieces for U.S: Always has been for economy: World Traveller Plus World Traveller Two bags 23kg free (up to 32kg at £40/US$60*) (see ba.com) This is how I read it, then I doubted my understanding - that's good news! I know people enjoy knocking BA but over the years we have flown with them a lot and have amassed quite a few air miles so this is actually a redemption flight. Last year we went to/from the US with them and enjoyed all the flights plus they are often so much cheaper than EK and as we pay our own tickets we care, big time, how much our flights cost!! CP - are you travelling world traveller plus - if so then yes - you can take 2 bags - if not......it's the good old 1 bag at 23kg

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 08:40

Its 2 pieces for U.S: Always has been for economy: World Traveller Plus World Traveller Two bags 23kg free (up to 32kg at £40/US$60*) (see ba.com) No - it's definitely only 1 bag at 23kg - if you are a gold or silver card holder then it's 2..... You have quoted world traveller plus but the OP states she has booked economy which is world traveller/euro traveller so it's just the one bag Here below is the full free baggage allowances for BA Free baggage allowances Free allowances for all flights EXCEPT Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and connecting journeys between India and USA/Bermuda/Canada First Club World Three bags Up to 32kg 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 Two bags Up to 32kg BA will waive the heavy bag charge World Traveller Plus Two bags 23kg free (up to 32kg at £40/US$60*) World Traveller Euro Traveller Domestic One bag** 23kg free (up to 32kg at £40/US$60*) British Airways Gold and Silver Executive Club members, American Airlines Executive Platinum and Platinum members and Iberia Plus Platinum and Plus Gold members can check in 2 bags in all cabins, on all routes, unless the cabin allowance is greater. British Airways Gold and Silver Executive Club members, American Airlines Executive Platinum and Iberia Plus Platinum members will be exempt from the heavy bag charge for bags weighing between 23kg and 32kg. This applies to all passengers travelling on the same booking.

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 08:35

Its 2 pieces for U.S: Always has been for economy: World Traveller Plus World Traveller Two bags 23kg free (up to 32kg at £40/US$60*) (see ba.com) This is how I read it, then I doubted my understanding - that's good news! I know people enjoy knocking BA but over the years we have flown with them a lot and have amassed quite a few air miles so this is actually a redemption flight. Last year we went to/from the US with them and enjoyed all the flights plus they are often so much cheaper than EK and as we pay our own tickets we care, big time, how much our flights cost!!

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 08:07

Its 2 pieces for U.S: Always has been for economy: World Traveller Plus World Traveller Two bags 23kg free (up to 32kg at £40/US$60*) (see ba.com)

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 07:58

Because they are rubbish have flown with them before and they were quite possibly the worse airline i have ever flown with even compared to low cost budget airlines, i hate BA with a vengeance Lol :( It basically boils down to money, if you have an extra bag they will charge you for it and its not cheap either, you can take one of the small sized suitcases as your hand luggage on board but thats all they allow.

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 07:34

Its definitely only 1 bag with BA and 23kg :( That's crazy compared to other airlines, I wonder why!

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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 07:26

Its definitely only 1 bag with BA and 23kg :(

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