baggage restrictions in different regions of the world...
hi guys,
just wondering if any of you know why baggage restrictions are so different in different parts of the world.
i've flown as a passenger, plenty between africa, the USA, the UK, Asia and Australia... but have always wondered why i was restricted to baggage on certain routes.
For example, most routes to Europe or the US allow 32kg x 2 pieces to check in, whereas routes to Asia and Australia only allow 23kg x 1 piece. I mean, I understand that all airlines have different policies, etc... (though I'm not quite sure it has to do with policies) ... it just bothers me when we're flying on say a 747-400 to London from Johannesburg you can carry 2 pieces, worth 32kilos but from Johannesburg to Sydney is like 23kilos.
It would be great to hear from someone regarding this. I have not a clue on why this is.
thanks in advance.