Robert 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 SINGAPORE - Singapore Airlines customers will enjoy an extra 10kg checked baggage allowance from Friday (Nov 15). This applies to all SIA and SilkAir flights. This will apply to all classes of travel. Customers flying by Suites and First Class will enjoy up to 50kg of free baggage allowance, Business Class customers will enjoy 40kg and those in Economy Class will get 30kg. More info here: http://news.asiaone.com/news/relax/singapore-airlines-customers-given-extra-10kg-baggage-allowance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 30KG for Economy Class Passengers? Now that's a good news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JuliusWong 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 30 kg for economy class is pretty normal nowadays. SQ is feeling the heat from ME carriers and finally gave in to the competition..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike P 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 MH has increased the baggage allowance since 14th Feb 2013. http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/book-and-plan/baggage/checked-baggage.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Yup - no need to fly MH or EK now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 Garuda Indonesia increases passenger baggage allowance SINGAPORE - Effective November onwards, all adult and child passengers flying across Garuda Indonesia’s international routes will receive an additional 10kg increase in baggage allowance on the different travel classes. Economy weight allowance has increased from 20kg to 30kg while Executive and First Class have each increased from 30kg and 40kg to 40kg and 50kg respectively. “With our entry into SkyTeam in March 2014, we will be further broadening and strengthening our global flight network linking Indonesia to major destinations around the world. During this growth period, it is key to keep tailoring our offerings to meet the changing needs of our passengers. We’re seeing more passengers travelling further with us and for a longer period of time and we’ve enhanced our baggage allowance to provide them with ample space for any journey whether business or pleasure,” saidNicodemus Lampe, Vice President, Area Asia, Garuda Indonesia. Passengers travelling across Garuda Indonesia’s global network from 1 November onwards will be able to take advantage of the enhanced baggage guidelines to take along any equipment such as bicycles, surfboards, golf clubs or diving gear at no extra charge. Recently named the World's Best Regional Airline by Skytrax, Garuda Indonesia serves an extensive domestic and international network connecting over 40 Indonesian cities and 36 international routes across Asia Pacific, America, Europe and Middle East. http://www.traveldailynews.asia/news/article/54052/garuda-indonesia-increases-passenger-baggage Looks like Garuda has also jumped in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
