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In order to maintain safety standards for baggage
handlers, the maximum acceptable weight of any single piece of checked baggage
on Cathay Pacific
flights from today will be 32kg (70lb).
According to industry health and safety guidelines, 32kg (70lb) is the
reasonable weight limit to protect baggage handlers from occupational injuries.
With the implementation of the new policy, any passenger
on Cathay Pacific with a piece of check-in baggage exceeding that limit will be requested to
repack with separate bags in order to come with the limit. The policy will
apply on all flights.
Cathay Pacific Director Service Delivery Robert Cutler said: “The driving
force behind this policy is the need to maintain a safe working environment
for ground staff and baggage handlers, and to reduce the risk of injury when lifting heavy items. Many countries and carriers have already
introduced this rule and as a responsible airline, we have decided to adopt
this standard as well.” |
