As reported by News Ltd.
QANTAS management says it will not bow to pressure from baggage handlers to lower the maximum weight of bags from 32kg to 20kg.
Baggage handlers will decide today whether to take industrial action to implement a union ban on baggage weighing more than 20kg.
Workers voted yesterday to impose the bans on all flights and have been waiting for a response from management.
Qantas today replied by saying it complied with all industry standards of baggage handling and would not be reducing allowances.
"Qantas meets all national and international standards relating to the handling of heavy bags," it said.
"We have clear policies and procedures, including heavy bag identification, appropriate manual handling techniques and weight limitations.
"We have implemented mechanical solutions that alleviate heavy lifting, staff rotation solutions and manual handling training.
"We will continue to work constructively with our staff on this issue (but) we do not anticipate any impact on our flight schedule or change to check-in allowances."
Asked if Qantas would reduce individual bag allowances, a spokesman said: "Not at this stage".
Qantas said time lost because of injuries in the airport had decreased every year for the past four years.