Qantas Changing International Checked Baggage Policy

Qantas is changing its international checked baggage policy next month, moving from a weight system to a piece and weight system.

The changes provide customers with a simplified policy and better alignment with the Qantas domestic checked baggage policy, which changed in June 2011 to a piece and weight-based system.

The piece and weight baggage system is also used by a number of oneworld carriers including British Airways and American Airlines.

Last year, over 70% of Qantas customers travelling international Economy travelled with just one piece of checked baggage.

The new international policy will apply to all tickets issued on or after 2 May 2012 for Qantas international flights and oneworld partner flights with a ‘QF’ flight number.

*Only applies on Qantas operated international jet flights with a Qantas flight number
^Adults travelling with an infant may check in up to three infant items free of charge.

Customers with bags exceeding their checked baggage allowance (except for travel from Japan) can pre-purchase additional baggage allowance at discounted rates online before travel and Qantas Frequent Flyers can pay using points.

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