Thanks to those of you who alerted us to at least two other airlines, both foreign, with limits on checked or carry-on bags. As noted in the comments about last week's Spirit Airlines posting, Virgin Blue, the Australian discount carrier, is one of the airlines. Of course, it doesn't serve PHL.
What British Airways is doing needs a little more space, and it does serve PHL. Starting tomorrow, BA will institute a limit of one free checked bag weighing up to 23 kilograms (about 50 pounds) on coach passengers, on both transatlantic and intra-Europe flights. Checking more than one bag will cost extra. Those in other classes of service are allowed to check more free. BA also has a carry-on limit of one bag per passenger, which is different from most domestic airlines.
When it comes to baggage rules, it should be mandatory to check an airline's Website to make sure you know what's allowed before getting to the airport. Find the latest from BA
here
Comments (1)
According to the link you provided, this policy does not affect transatlantic flights, or people connecting to/from transatlantic flights.
"customers travelling / connecting to or from the US, Canada, Caribbean, Nigeria, Brazil and Mexico will continue to be allowed two checked bags in line with the local government regulations."
Posted by Chris | February 15, 2007 12:21 PM
Posted on February 15, 2007 12:21