Why is the baggage allowance on flights to/from Brazil more generous?
It seems that it is common that the baggage allowance on flights to Brazil is more generous (both in number of pieces and weight) than to other countries. In fact many airlines, have a specific exception to their general rules for Brazil. Examples:
I've heard a rumor, that this may be related to international treaties, but I'm not sure. Does anyone know the answer?
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Best Answer
The worldwide luggage limit was 70 pounds or 32 kilos for decades. Airlines smelled blood in the water and figured out how to squeeze every last drop of revenue from their passengers by restricting and charging for accompanied luggage.
Brazil gave the airlines a hearty middle finger and kept the rules the same as they have always been.
If any airlines don't like it or don't want to respect the rule, they're not welcome to fly to Brazil. Very Simple.
For ONCE Brazil was right and the rest of the world was wrong. ;-)
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Answer 2
True until recently, in late 2017 / early 2018 airlines now have implemented new baggage allowances for Brazil, down from 70 pounds (32Kg) to 50 Pounds (23Kg). Check each airline for number of bags per type of ticket.
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