Como funciona a bagagem gratuita para o status de viajante frequente?

Cuidado com os benefícios de viajantes frequentes dependentes de tarifa

Certifique-se de verificar se a companhia aérea parceira da Miles & More permite que você use os benefícios do Frequent Traveler na classe de voo e tarifa de bilhete que você comprou. Veja por exemplo Brussels Airlines, que possui um esquema de benefícios dependentes de tarifa para o status de Viajante frequente:

Isso faz parte dos termos e condições do Miles & More. Citando a partir do página Miles & More vinculada:

Piece concept: 1 additional piece of baggage in Economy Class, a total of 2 pieces in Premium Economy Class and Business Class, 3 pieces in First Class¹²

A cópia fina diz:

¹² On scheduled flights operated by Adria Airways, Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Private Jet and SWISS, the following applies: 2 pieces of baggage each up to 23 kg (Economy), 2 pieces of baggage each up to 23 kg (Premium Economy), 2 pieces of baggage each up to 32 kg (Business), 3 pieces of baggage each up to 32 kg (First). The additional free baggage or golf bag allowance has ceased for the Light fare category on European and intercontinental Economy Class flights operated by Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and SWISS. The additional free baggage or golf bag allowance has ceased for the BASIC fare in Economy Class on flights operated by Adria Airways within Europe. The additional free baggage or golf bag allowance has ceased for the FlyEasy fare in Economy Class on the flights operated by Croatia Airlines. On flights operated by Brussels Airlines, the following applies: 0 pieces of baggage (Check&Go, short-haul flights), 2 pieces of baggage up to 23 kg (Light&Relax and Flex&Fast, short-haul flights and Economy Class, Premium Economy, long-haul flights to/from USA and Tel Aviv), 3 pieces of baggage up to 23 kg (Economy Class, long-haul flights to/from Africa), 2 pieces of baggage up to 32 kg (Bizz&Class, short-haul flights and Business Class, long-haul flights). On flights operated by LOT Polish Airlines, the following applies: 1 piece of baggage up to 23 kg (Economy Class Saver), 2 pieces of baggage up to 23 kg (Economy; short and long-haul flights), 2 pieces of baggage up to 23 kg (Premium Economy Class, long-haul flights), 2 pieces of baggage up to 32 kg (Business, short-haul flights) and 3 pieces of baggage up to 32 kg (Business, long-haul flights). On flights operated by Luxair, the following applies: 1 additional piece of baggage up to 23 kg or 1 golf bag (Economy), 1 additional piece of baggage up to 32 kg or 1 golf bag (Business).

Você notará que, ser o primeiro marco do programa não oferece muitos benefícios aos detentores de status de Viajante Frequente. Eu sei, eu sou um deles.

Como uso o benefício extra de bagagem?

Do I have to do something specific to use that free allowance? Does it have to be registered or booked before or do I just show my M&M card at check-in?

Se você reservar o voo como usuário registrado com um cartão Miles & More atualizado mostrando seu status, sua franquia de bagagem deverá aparecer na página de reservas. Caso contrário, você precisará mostrar seu cartão no balcão de check-in para poder usar sua mesada.

I have booked a flight (economy class) with no checked luggage before I gained the status, but my flight is in future. Can I still have 1 piece of free checked luggage?

Sim. Se, na data do voo, sua tarifa incluir bagagem e o status recém-adquirido permitir bagagem extra, você poderá usar essa vantagem.