Oversized baggage

Norbert666 · 10 Feb 2006 at 22:22

Off to Colorado in 8 hours

I've just packed my bag and it is 1lb over the 50lb limit.

Anyone had experience of how picky airlines(American Airlines) are with this? Shoudl I chance it?

James

Burbleflop · 10 Feb 2006 at 22:23

If there is a real Hitler on the checkin desk you might have a problem but I'd be very, very surprised if it was a problem.

Roduga · 10 Feb 2006 at 23:26

It really does depend on the person at the desk.

I can back from France on business on Tuesday, why am I paying the same amount as a guy who brough on his suitcase and must have weighed 20+ stone?

Life just isn't fair.

Will Gill · 10 Feb 2006 at 23:27

if you have a problem I would be uterly amazed

Roduga · 10 Feb 2006 at 23:29

I was flying with a guy once who found his bag was underweight. Off he went, grabbed some stones from a fake-plant and tried again. What a hero.

Mic · 10 Feb 2006 at 23:30

Wheres the boobies?

If you do risk it, make sure you know exactly what your gonna chuck away at the airport should you be refused.

Will Gill · 10 Feb 2006 at 23:31

I was 12kg over on virgin to new york and they didnt even blink

Rotty · 10 Feb 2006 at 23:37

American are 2 x 32kg on transatlantic afaik

Will Gill · 10 Feb 2006 at 23:46

Rotty said:
American are 2 x 32kg on transatlantic afaik

I moved my entire life over matey

I was upper class with their increased load and I was still way over

Rotty · 11 Feb 2006 at 00:03

Will Gill said:
I moved my entire life over matey

I was upper class with their increased load and I was still way over

We have business class flights with American for our next Vegas trip , the outbound allowance is no issue it's the return after the missus has been shopping

jhmaeng · 11 Feb 2006 at 02:11

The luggage allowance for US/Canada-bound flights on most airlines are usually 2 pieces of 32kg, irrespective of class of service ticketed. In most cases, you don't get any extra weight allowance for flying in First or Business class, on flights to/from US/Canada. (Various airlines are trying to change this generous allowance, but not too much has changed yet)

However, if you're flying on First or Business then the check-in agents are that much more likely to turn a blind eye if you have an extra piece. Also, elite tier of the frequent flyer programs tend to give extra luggage allowance (for example, United Airlines Gold (Premier Exec) will get to check in an extra piece, bringing the total to 96kg total)

Note: Due to H&S at British airports, you are no longer allowed any single piece of luggage that exceeds 32kg unless exceptional prior arrangements are made. Apparently the baggage handlers don't like lifting heavy bags.

I'm not sure about 1lb but if it's anywhere like 2kg over the 32kg per piece limit (i.e. 34kg+) then you are 90% guaranteed to be told to bring that piece down to below 32kg.

Berger · 11 Feb 2006 at 02:38

Just complain that your more than 1lb less than (find a random fat person boarding the flight) them and therefore it evens the weight out if they complain.

Norbert666 · 11 Feb 2006 at 06:28

jhmaeng said:
The luggage allowance for US/Canada-bound flights on most airlines are usually 2 pieces of 32kg, irrespective of class of service ticketed.

There are certain criteria/allowances for ski/snowboard baggage. 50lb and 62" long (although mine is 63" :rolleyes:

)

Anyway, sure it will be fine.

Don't think that curry last night was such a good idea though...

theleg · 11 Feb 2006 at 06:59

Most of the time they are ok if its that small of a weight surplus..

I tell you what though, I absolutely hate the morons who go to the desks with their obviously overweight bags...They then get angry and spend ages unpacking half their luggage while everyone else in the checkin line has to wait for ages.