Sapphire members now enjoy priority luggage service on Oneworld-operated flights, irrespective of travel class, a service hitherto only extended to Emerald members. Do note, however, that British Airways has opted out of this benefit.
In addition, holders of the coveted sapphire status can now bring an extra 15kg on their travels where the weight concept applies, or, one additional piece where the piece concept applies. Please note again that British Airways’ ‘hand baggage only fares’ are exempt from this provision.
Oneworld emerald – the highest tier – offers passengers an additional 20kg, or one extra piece, on all routes.
Emerald tier holders may feel that their loyalty goes unrequited, given that none of their benefits have been increased, and those that were only available to them are suddenly available to literally millions of other travellers.
For a lowdown on the individual oneworld alliance programmes click here (subscribers only).
For the updated details of the oneworld sapphire status click here.
Dominic Sebastian Lalk