Austrian Airlines simplifies baggage rules

New baggage allowance rules are to be brought in by Austrian Airlines.  The revised ‘baggage item concept’ has already been in use on flights to the USA and Canada for some time, where it has been proven to be successful.

Under this latest scheme passengers can check in a specified number of baggage items free of charge as per their allowance.  This number is defined by their flight class.  In practical terms they will be able to take more luggage on flights within Europe and long haul routes to Asia and the Middle East.

For Economy Class the allowance goes up to 23kls.  Business Class passengers will be able to take two items of baggage, even if each weighs up to 32kls or a total weight of up to 64kls.  Until now they have been restricted to 30kls.  With children under the age of two who do not have their own seat, parents can pack one item of baggage weighing up to 23kls and a foldaway pram in future.

For excess baggage, Austrian Airlines has also simplified its cost structure and will distinguish between European and Intercontinental flights in future.  Lufthansa, which owns Austrian Airlines, is matching these rules at the same time. www.austrianairlines.com

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