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Airlines Actually Increase Checked Bag Limits, Thanks to the 'Piece System'

May 14, 2012 at 9:32 AM | by | Comments (2)

With all of the drama and outrage about certain airlines decreasing baggage limits, charging for extra baggage, and even (over)charging for carry-on baggage, here is a story that make you feel excited to fly. Yes, Virginia, there is happiness in flying.

Believe it or not, there are airlines that don't nickle and dime their passengers by charging to check a bag in the belly of the plane. And there are even airlines that have chosen to get even more liberal with how much they allow you to stuff in one suitcase. Or even up to three suitcases. We can't be more excited for these new rules.

Korean Air is the most recent airline to go the new way of skies. The airline has moved from a weight limit for bags that go in the belly, to a per piece limit. The piece system is based on the class of service and does carry an increased weight restriction. But when its all said and done, even an economy passenger gets about 6.5 more pounds to pack more souvenirs.

Recently, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Swiss Air have all gone the way of the "piece system." They will pay more attention to the number of bags versus the tip of the scales and allow their passengers to pack a bit heavier.

Qantas and Virgin Australia have also moved away from the weight one passenger can put in the belly and instead moved to a per piece system depending on class of service and tier in frequent flyer program. Most passengers are seeing either an additional bag or about 3 kg more per bag.

As a whole, a little more leniency with weighing of bags or even more freedom to spread your belonging over a few bags makes traveling a lot more pleasurable. While we are very happy with these new trends, we still think the best way to travel is carry-on only.

[Photo: Shanghai Daddy]

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Korean Air allows 3 pieces of 23 Kg on Economy

Korean Air allows 3 pieces of 23Kg on LAX-ICN route in Economy Class, not counting the excellent and generous meals. US legacy Airlines will lose passengers in the profit of Asian and European Airlines.
Dang Ph on May 14, 2012 at 1:24 PM #Permalink

Crazy!

After paying $7,000 for a roundtrip ORD-CDG-LIN on AIr France, i was told I was TWO kilos over and either pay over 100 Euro or remove the pieces! Crazy!
gzaharoff on May 16, 2012 at 2:17 AM #Permalink

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