This is a good point. I sent the following message to both companies: I am wondering as you are a European company your Standard baggage regulations are not based on the metric system. I would rather see 25 kg and 35 kg, and then the conversion in pounds. I hope you will list this item to be discussed among the airline companies and the European authorities for aviation.
Thank you. Metric rules John Altounji One size does not fit all. Social promotion ruined Education. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Payne Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 11:58 AM To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:51670] Baggage limits I notice baggage limits on many airlines, including European airlines are now 23 kg (50 lb) per bag in economy and 32 kg (70 lb) in business. It does varies widely, I wonder how Lufthansa, Air France et al got talked into what is basically a pound limit on baggage mass? It's actually a shade more in pounds, but that's what the limits are derived from. http://www.lufthansa.com/online/portal/lh/us/info_and_services/baggage?nodei d=3331125&l=en&cid=1000390 http://www.airfrance.us/US/en/common/guidevoyageur/pratique/bagage_franchise _airfrance.htm Mike Payne
