Bangkok--24 Nov--Thai Airways International
To comply with international standard, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has announced its new checked baggage policy for flights to and from USA and Canada.
Starting from 1 December 2008 the free baggage allowance for passengers traveling with THAI will be as follows:
Royal First Class and Royal Silk Class passengers receive a free baggage allowance of two pieces. The weight of each piece shall not exceed 32 kgs (70 lbs) and linear measurement (length+width+height) shall not exceed 158 cms (62 inches).
Passengers traveling on economy class are given a free baggage allowance of two pieces. The weight of each item shall not exceed 23 kgs (50 lbs) and linear measurement of each piece shall not exceed 158 linear cms (62 inches).
The charge for extra baggage exceeding the above allowance will be charged at US$119 per piece effective from 1 January 2009.
Royal Orchid Plus Gold Card members will enjoy the privilege of one extra baggage on top of the regular allowance in any class of travel.
The new baggage policy will ensure that THAI passengers enjoy a seamless flight connecting to any domestic destination in USA and Canada.
For more information please contact THAI’s Contact Center at tel. 0-2356-1111 or at
www.thaiairways.com