Qantas changes its baggage policy from weight to piece and weight system

In a move Qantas claims will simplify its policy, next month the airline will change from a weight system to a piece and weight system for its international checked baggage.

The new checked baggage policy will apply to all tickets issued on or after the 2 May 2012 for all Qantas International flights and oneworld partner flights with a QF number.

Under the new policy, economy passenger weight will remain unchanged at a limit of up to 23kg for non-frequent flyer Bronze customers but the new policy restricts economy passengers to travelling with just one bag.

Premium Economy passengers will be allowed two items of up to 23kg each, while first and business class passengers will be allowed three pieces up to 32kg each.

According to the airline 70 percent of its customers travelling internationally in economy class travelled with one piece of checked baggage.