Qantas launched the Aussie Air Pass for U.S. customers. Likened by Australian tourism officials to a "Eurail Pass in the air," the Air Pass is good for three bonus domestic flights within Australia when customers fly from the U.S. Qantas Air Pass travel must be booked a minimum of 30 days before departure and purchased within 72 hours of confirmation. Travel must be taken over a period of seven to 21 days.
The free weight allowance for international
checked baggage will be 50 pounds (23 kilograms) per piece.
Currently, 70 pounds (32 kilograms) per piece is accepted. The
policy change provides a consistent weight limit between
domestic and international flights.
On connecting service between two different carriers it is important to check the interline relations to understand any additional costs for bags.
The airline lost luggage limit on international trips that originate in countries that have not ratified the Montreal Convention, passengers remain under the rules of the Warsaw Convention and are limited to $9.07 per pound. Countries signatory to the Montreal Convention may obtain up to 1,000 SDRs per passenger. An SDR is an international currency equivalent set by the International Monetary Fund and is approximately $1.50 U.S. The SDR limit is expected to be reviewed every five years. For inforamtion visit Travel Law
