Traveling with a Rebreather, fly Alaskan

sensor330 · 16th April 2009, 20:07

I'm leaving tomorrow for a trip down to Florida and thought I should check my baggage allowance before I leave. I've got to say Alaskan Airlines has the best baggage policy as far as weight limits go. My first bag is free and my second one is $25 but this is where it gets good. My second bag will be over weight and and as long as it is under 100 lbs it is only going to cost me and additional $50. That's right, you read correctly under 100 lbs. So I'll be bringing a second bag that weights 90 lbs and its only going to cost me $75; that's all right by me.

**DWill** · 17th April 2009, 01:15

I checked my HH packed in it Storm Case on Southwest.
It weighed 73lbs. Cost me $25.00. I checked two bags.

Southwest lets you check two bags free. The $25.00 was the overweight fee.

RebreatherNut · 17th April 2009, 03:41

Gota love Southwest for Domestic travel!

bwyrwitzke · 17th April 2009, 04:50

The other option is to just travel more often. United gives me 3 bags for free

, the drawback is that you need to fly 100K+ miles a year to maintan that benefit. Many of the airlines offer similar programs for their frequent flyers, so it pays to be loyal.

Bruce

***Tienuts*** · 17th April 2009, 13:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherNut)

Gota love Southwest for Domestic travel!

Southwest is great, but some of their Captains are a bit strange.

**wedivebc** · 17th April 2009, 14:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)

I'm leaving tomorrow for a trip down to Florida and thought I should check my baggage allowance before I leave. I've got to say Alaskan Airlines has the best baggage policy as far as weight limits go. My first bag is free and my second one is $25 but this is where it gets good. My second bag will be over weight and and as long as it is under 100 lbs it is only going to cost me and additional $50. That's right, you read correctly under 100 lbs. So I'll be bringing a second bag that weights 90 lbs and its only going to cost me $75; that's all right by me.

You mean the Navy isn't paying for this one?

jkaterenchuk · 17th April 2009, 15:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)

I'm leaving tomorrow for a trip down to Florida and thought I should check my baggage allowance before I leave. I've got to say Alaskan Airlines has the best baggage policy as far as weight limits go. My first bag is free and my second one is $25 but this is where it gets good. My second bag will be over weight and and as long as it is under 100 lbs it is only going to cost me and additional $50. That's right, you read correctly under 100 lbs. So I'll be bringing a second bag that weights 90 lbs and its only going to cost me $75; that's all right by me.

Don't count your chickens until they hatch.....the one time I flew Alaskan they destroyed a bag. Worst case of abuse I had ever seen. Lucky it was not the one with the CCR. :)

Oh one other positive remark....the check in was a cluster....they had cancelled a flight but made no communication to all the people waiting in line to check in.

John

sensor330 · 17th April 2009, 21:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

You mean the Navy isn't paying for this one?

no

sensor330 · 17th April 2009, 21:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

Don't count your chickens until they hatch.....the one time I flew Alaskan they destroyed a bag. Worst case of abuse I had ever seen. Lucky it was not the one with the CCR. :)

Oh one other positive remark....the check in was a cluster....they had cancelled a flight but made no communication to all the people waiting in line to check in.

John

I've flown Alaskan once before with no issues, lets hope this flight goes smoothly.

Hyper-limits · 18th April 2009, 00:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330)

I've flown Alaskan once before with no issues, lets hope this flight goes smoothly.

I hope that everything goes smoothly with the airline and the caves. Have a good trip Scott.

Cheers

Al

16th April 2009, 20:07	#1 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Who cares A few Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia Posts: 964	Traveling with a Rebreather, fly Alaskan I'm leaving tomorrow for a trip down to Florida and thought I should check my baggage allowance before I leave. I've got to say Alaskan Airlines has the best baggage policy as far as weight limits go. My first bag is free and my second one is $25 but this is where it gets good. My second bag will be over weight and and as long as it is under 100 lbs it is only going to cost me and additional $50. That's right, you read correctly under 100 lbs. So I'll be bringing a second bag that weights 90 lbs and its only going to cost me $75; that's all right by me.
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17th April 2009, 01:15	#2 (permalink)
DWill Supporting Member HammerHead Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CA Posts: 1,356	Re: Traveling with a Rebreather, fly Alaskan I checked my HH packed in it Storm Case on Southwest. It weighed 73lbs. Cost me $25.00. I checked two bags. Southwest lets you check two bags free. The $25.00 was the overweight fee.
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17th April 2009, 03:41	#3 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Casual Sport Kiss Pilot Sport Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,008	Re: Traveling with a Rebreather, fly Alaskan Gota love Southwest for Domestic travel!
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17th April 2009, 04:50	#4 (permalink)
bwyrwitzke Rebreatherless Hammerhead Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 189	Re: Traveling with a Rebreather, fly Alaskan The other option is to just travel more often. United gives me 3 bags for free , the drawback is that you need to fly 100K+ miles a year to maintan that benefit. Many of the airlines offer similar programs for their frequent flyers, so it pays to be loyal. Bruce Last edited by bwyrwitzke; 17th April 2009 at 04:53..
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17th April 2009, 13:39	#5 (permalink)
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17th April 2009, 14:01	#6 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Megalodon ISC Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 3,368	Re: Traveling with a Rebreather, fly Alaskan Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330) I'm leaving tomorrow for a trip down to Florida and thought I should check my baggage allowance before I leave. I've got to say Alaskan Airlines has the best baggage policy as far as weight limits go. My first bag is free and my second one is $25 but this is where it gets good. My second bag will be over weight and and as long as it is under 100 lbs it is only going to cost me and additional $50. That's right, you read correctly under 100 lbs. So I'll be bringing a second bag that weights 90 lbs and its only going to cost me $75; that's all right by me. You mean the Navy isn't paying for this one? __________________ Cheers, Dave.... www.wedivebc.com
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17th April 2009, 15:28	#7 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk RBW Member HammerMeg Kiss Classic, Inspiration Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,868	Re: Traveling with a Rebreather, fly Alaskan Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330) I'm leaving tomorrow for a trip down to Florida and thought I should check my baggage allowance before I leave. I've got to say Alaskan Airlines has the best baggage policy as far as weight limits go. My first bag is free and my second one is $25 but this is where it gets good. My second bag will be over weight and and as long as it is under 100 lbs it is only going to cost me and additional $50. That's right, you read correctly under 100 lbs. So I'll be bringing a second bag that weights 90 lbs and its only going to cost me $75; that's all right by me. Don't count your chickens until they hatch.....the one time I flew Alaskan they destroyed a bag. Worst case of abuse I had ever seen. Lucky it was not the one with the CCR. :) Oh one other positive remark....the check in was a cluster....they had cancelled a flight but made no communication to all the people waiting in line to check in. John
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17th April 2009, 21:14	#8 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Who cares A few Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia Posts: 964	Re: Traveling with a Rebreather, fly Alaskan Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) You mean the Navy isn't paying for this one? no
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17th April 2009, 21:16	#9 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Who cares A few Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia Posts: 964	Re: Traveling with a Rebreather, fly Alaskan Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) Don't count your chickens until they hatch.....the one time I flew Alaskan they destroyed a bag. Worst case of abuse I had ever seen. Lucky it was not the one with the CCR. :) Oh one other positive remark....the check in was a cluster....they had cancelled a flight but made no communication to all the people waiting in line to check in. John I've flown Alaskan once before with no issues, lets hope this flight goes smoothly.
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18th April 2009, 00:50	#10 (permalink)
Hyper-limits Al Delisle Megalodon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 442	Re: Traveling with a Rebreather, fly Alaskan Quote: (Originally Posted by sensor330) I've flown Alaskan once before with no issues, lets hope this flight goes smoothly. I hope that everything goes smoothly with the airline and the caves. Have a good trip Scott. Cheers Al
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