Qantas makes changes to baggage allowances
Qantas will move from a piece and weight system, to a weight system, for all international flights – excluding those to/from the Americas.
Regardless of whether a customer is travelling on Qantas or new partner Emirates on international flights between and within Europe, Asia, North Africa, the Middle East and Australia, their overall baggage allowance will be the same (with the exception of sporting goods or infant allowances).
The new weight limits range from 30kg for economy class passengers who are bronze Qantas frequent flyers, to 52kg for Qantas Club or silver Qantas frequent flyers in Premium Economy,
Business Class allowances start at 52kg for bronze frequent flyer members.
The new international allowances are for tickets issued on or after February 26 for travel on or after March 31.
Qantas Frequent Flyer customers booked on the piece system (pre 26 February 2013) and travelling from 31 March 2013 will still have their additional Frequent Flyer allowances honoured on both QF and EK services
Meanwhile, Malaysia Airlines is increasing its baggage allowance by 10kg in every class.
Economy Class passengers will now get 30 kilograms standard baggage allowance, Business Class guests will be entitled to 40 kilograms and those in First Class will have 50 kilograms.
The airline is also reducing its excess baggage charges for travel in all classes.
The new system will apply to all travel from February 14, irrespective of tickets issued earlier reflecting the original lower
free allowance.
Ian Jarrett
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airbnb eyes a loyalty program but details remain under wraps
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season