Comments on: How much is elite status worth? If you stick to one airline, it’s not as much as you think http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/how-much-is-elite-status-worth/ The last honest travel site Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:38:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ron http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/how-much-is-elite-status-worth/comment-page-1/#comment-8076 Ron Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:20:52 +0000 http://www.tripso.com/?p=5722#comment-8076 You are correct. I read the policy quickly and for some reason did not notice that it was only for Asia and Europe are exempt. With the fee schedules constantly in flux, you have the best idea, refer to each airline's web site for the latest information. Ron You are correct. I read the policy quickly and for some reason did not notice that it was only for Asia and Europe are exempt. With the fee schedules constantly in flux, you have the best idea, refer to each airline’s web site for the latest information.

Ron

]]> By: Bunny Pavlik http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/how-much-is-elite-status-worth/comment-page-1/#comment-8072 Bunny Pavlik Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:24:53 +0000 http://www.tripso.com/?p=5722#comment-8072 According to the info on my E-ticket, Continental Checked Baggage Policy "International Economy Class passengers are allowed 2 checked bags. The maximum weight allowed is 50 pounds and 62 linear inches (total length+width+height) per piece. Read complete details at continental.com" Since I'm flying to Europe next month and this article implied I would be charged unless I have Elite status, I went to the link to check the details. From the baggage FAQs : Does the policy apply to international travel? The second bag policy applies to flights within the 50 U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada and for flights between the 50 U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada and Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America (excluding Brazil). An itinerary such as Austin to Houston and connecting to London, or Beijing to New York/Newark and connecting to Mexico City will not be subject to the new fee. The first bag policy does not apply to international travel. So the way I read it, Continental allows 2 free bags on a USA to Europe RT. I think some of the other airlines may exempt some of the baggage fees on most international flights. Best to check ALL the details. Think I'll print the policy and take it with me to the airport, just in case. According to the info on my E-ticket, Continental Checked Baggage Policy “International Economy Class passengers are allowed 2 checked bags. The maximum weight allowed is 50 pounds and 62 linear inches (total length+width+height) per piece. Read complete details at continental.com”

Since I’m flying to Europe next month and this article implied I would be charged unless I have Elite status, I went to the link to check the details. From the baggage FAQs :
Does the policy apply to international travel?
The second bag policy applies to flights within the 50 U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada and for flights between the 50 U.S., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada and Mexico, Caribbean, Central and South America (excluding Brazil).

An itinerary such as Austin to Houston and connecting to London, or Beijing to New York/Newark and connecting to Mexico City will not be subject to the new fee.

The first bag policy does not apply to international travel.

So the way I read it, Continental allows 2 free bags on a USA to Europe RT. I think some of the other airlines may exempt some of the baggage fees on most international flights. Best to check ALL the details. Think I’ll print the policy and take it with me to the airport, just in case.

]]> By: Anne-Music and Markets http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/how-much-is-elite-status-worth/comment-page-1/#comment-8044 Anne-Music and Markets Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:21:25 +0000 http://www.tripso.com/?p=5722#comment-8044 Another big plus for United's elites is the complimentary use of Lufthansa lounges overseas - they're a lot nicer than United's stateside lounges. We've enjoyed a delicious buffet breakfast in the Munich lounge during a recent layover. Another big plus for United’s elites is the complimentary use of Lufthansa lounges overseas – they’re a lot nicer than United’s stateside lounges. We’ve enjoyed a delicious buffet breakfast in the Munich lounge during a recent layover.

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