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For those always looking to save money on flights and opt for the lowest fare class option (like most of us), fitting what one needs on a trip to an airline's luggage weight limitations remains a problem. constant.
While there is some variation among airlines, the standard for US-based airlines on international flights is 50 pounds (23 kilograms) per bag for international flights in economy class and 70 pounds (32 kilograms) for business class . through the delta (give it) united airlines (UAL) and American airlines (AAL) changing the weight limit from 50 to 70 pounds on an international flight costs an additional $100.
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To promote a route that is particularly popular with its Australian travelers, Solomon Airlines, the flag carrier of the Solomon Islands, is offering passengers in all fare classes 40 kilograms (just over 88 pounds) of weight for their checked bag. on its Sunday flight IE707. between Australia's Brisbane and its capital, Honiara.
Airline will promote popular route with higher baggage limit
While this is already the standard for Solomon Airlines business travelers, economy class on most flights will weigh just 30 kilograms (66 pounds).
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The Brisbane-Hairara route is particularly popular with holidaying Australians, and Solomon Airlines is marketing its “Sunday Shopping” offer as a way for tourists to bring back more local trinkets, food and other souvenirs from their Solomon Islands holiday. .
The new baggage requirement will apply to all flights IE707 onwards, even if passengers booked them before the promotion was available.
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'We know how important it is for you to bring personal items'
“We know how important it is for you to bring personal items, gifts and essentials for your loved ones without worrying about additional costs,” the airline writes about the sale. “That's why we're excited to make your weekend shopping trips even more convenient and cost-effective.”
The increased baggage requirement is also being promoted to seasonal workers who move between Australia and the Solomon Islands during the low tourist season, as well as local residents who fly regularly to Australia for work or family reasons (Brisbane is a airport three hours, 10 (one minute flight, while the flight to Sydney takes four hours).
“Understanding and responding to the needs of our passengers is key to our strategy,” the airline said in an additional statement. “This additional 10kg allocation is our way of showing our commitment to a more cost-effective and customer-centric travel experience.”
In the United States, the airline with the most generous baggage allowance is currently Southwest Airlines. (LUV) .
The Dallas-based airline offers each passenger, regardless of fare class, two bags of up to 50 pounds each. But a benefit that earned him the loyalty of many customers over the years is one of many things currently under scrutiny as investor Elliott Investment Management has instigated a proxy battle to oust current CEO Bob Jordan so considers his inefficient money management that caused the airline to fall into a situation of loss of profitability.
If shareholders agree with Elliott's efforts to oust Jordan at a meeting scheduled for December 10, there will almost certainly be significant cost-cutting efforts and crackdowns on such profits.
