CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, who operate to Newark New York from six UK airports, is to bring in new baggage allowances with effect 7 September. The airline says that it needs to make international checked baggage weights consistent with its domestic policy. Economy class passengers can now check-in two pieces subject to a maximum weight of 50 lbs or 20 kls with a maximum dimension of 62 inches (157 cm) each. BusinessFirst travellers can take three pieces up to a maximum weight of 70 lbs with the linear dimensions remaining the same. Members of the airline”s OnePass Elite club get the same allowance as premier class passengers.
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