Travel in/out of US

decoweenie · 24th November 2006, 15:32

I should have asked this earlier, but forgot...

In a few hours, I am flying into Houston for a couple of weeks.

On the way out, I will be bringing a couple of Meg cans, camera equipment and other Rebreather gears. Most likely I will max out on 2 x 32kg allowance and will pay excess luggage for an extra bag. Of course, all will be checked luggage.

Also, I will be taking my laptop (plus iPod, etc) in my small backpack as carry-on.

Has anything changed lately regarding the allowable luggage allowance that I should be aware off ?

Thanks in advance.

***schford*** · 24th November 2006, 15:40

Who are you flying with - lugagge allowance down to max of 22kg bag in economy with a lot of airlines now. BA, Virgin etc

**trob09** · 24th November 2006, 15:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

I should have asked this earlier, but forgot...

In a few hours, I am flying into Houston for a couple of weeks.

On the way out, I will be bringing a couple of Meg cans, camera equipment and other Rebreather gears. Most likely I will max out on 2 x 32kg allowance and will pay excess luggage for an extra bag. Of course, all will be checked luggage.

Also, I will be taking my laptop (plus iPod, etc) in my small backpack as carry-on.

Has anything changed lately regarding the allowable luggage allowance that I should be aware off ?

Thanks in advance.

Liquids on carry-on are limited to what will fit into a sandwich-sized zip-lock bag. Individual liquid items cannot exceed 3 ounces (I don't know the metric equivilent & I'm too lazy to look it up). I've seen items in a 4 oz tube that was half-empy get refused by the TSA. Liquids includes anything that's a gel or paste in consistency (gel deodorants, toothpaste, mascara, etc.)

Laptops must come out of the bag for the security screen and go through the metal detector separately (that's been in effect for a while).

They're getting more and more aggressive about charging for overages in size and weight.

Otherwise, everything is the same.

decoweenie · 24th November 2006, 15:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Who are you flying with - lugagge allowance down to max of 22kg bag in economy with a lot of airlines now. BA, Virgin etc

With KLM thru Schiphol - Houston direct.

PPA · 24th November 2006, 15:55

Hi

I flew Continental last week from the USA.
Max allowance 50£, 2 bags
More than 50£ and less than 70£ you have to pay $25 for each bag
More than 70£ you have to pay $50 for each bag.
They are not very worried about the total weight, but they don't allow more than 50£ for each bag
Have a safe trip
Pedro

decoweenie · 24th November 2006, 15:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09)

Liquids... Laptops... Otherwise, everything is the same.

I don't need to bring booze in/out so not an issue for me. Laptop comes out easy as well so no problem.

Shipping the dive gears could be as high as US$800-1000 when added everything, so as long as excess luggage is below that, I am "saving" money...

Thanks guys!

decoweenie · 24th November 2006, 16:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by PPA)

Max allowance 50£, 2 bags
More than 50£ and less than 70£ you have to pay $25 for each bag
More than 70£ you have to pay $50 for each bag.
They are not very worried about the total weight, but they don't allow more than 50£ for each bag

It would be like winning the lottery if KLM is limiting luggage allowance and follows these costs. I could afford to buy more stuffs then...

Capt. Ray Goosen · 24th November 2006, 16:31

Hi, Phi, trust this finds you well. If you got the cash to "Fly into Huston" and buy all the goodies you mentioned surely "costs" aint an issue?

Me Jealous..?no way..take care..

SimonK · 24th November 2006, 16:33

This is what you want, 2 X 32kg to US/Canada, 1 x 20kg bag for the rest of the world.

Baggage allowance

Simon

decoweenie · 24th November 2006, 16:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by SimonK)

...2 X 32kg to US/Canada, 1 x 20kg bag for the rest of the world.

That's what it used to be for Economy.

Now I see that they also have reduced to 2 x 23kg/50lb for Economy...

24th November 2006, 15:32	#1 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Travel in/out of US I should have asked this earlier, but forgot... In a few hours, I am flying into Houston for a couple of weeks. On the way out, I will be bringing a couple of Meg cans, camera equipment and other Rebreather gears. Most likely I will max out on 2 x 32kg allowance and will pay excess luggage for an extra bag. Of course, all will be checked luggage. Also, I will be taking my laptop (plus iPod, etc) in my small backpack as carry-on. Has anything changed lately regarding the allowable luggage allowance that I should be aware off ? Thanks in advance. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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24th November 2006, 15:40	#2 (permalink)
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24th November 2006, 15:43	#3 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: Travel in/out of US Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) I should have asked this earlier, but forgot... In a few hours, I am flying into Houston for a couple of weeks. On the way out, I will be bringing a couple of Meg cans, camera equipment and other Rebreather gears. Most likely I will max out on 2 x 32kg allowance and will pay excess luggage for an extra bag. Of course, all will be checked luggage. Also, I will be taking my laptop (plus iPod, etc) in my small backpack as carry-on. Has anything changed lately regarding the allowable luggage allowance that I should be aware off ? Thanks in advance. Liquids on carry-on are limited to what will fit into a sandwich-sized zip-lock bag. Individual liquid items cannot exceed 3 ounces (I don't know the metric equivilent & I'm too lazy to look it up). I've seen items in a 4 oz tube that was half-empy get refused by the TSA. Liquids includes anything that's a gel or paste in consistency (gel deodorants, toothpaste, mascara, etc.) Laptops must come out of the bag for the security screen and go through the metal detector separately (that's been in effect for a while). They're getting more and more aggressive about charging for overages in size and weight. Otherwise, everything is the same.
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24th November 2006, 15:54	#4 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Travel in/out of US Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Who are you flying with - lugagge allowance down to max of 22kg bag in economy with a lot of airlines now. BA, Virgin etc With KLM thru Schiphol - Houston direct. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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24th November 2006, 15:55	#5 (permalink)
PPA New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: portugal Posts: 56	Re: Travel in/out of US Hi I flew Continental last week from the USA. Max allowance 50£, 2 bags More than 50£ and less than 70£ you have to pay $25 for each bag More than 70£ you have to pay $50 for each bag. They are not very worried about the total weight, but they don't allow more than 50£ for each bag Have a safe trip Pedro
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24th November 2006, 15:58	#6 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Travel in/out of US Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09) Liquids... Laptops... Otherwise, everything is the same. I don't need to bring booze in/out so not an issue for me. Laptop comes out easy as well so no problem. Shipping the dive gears could be as high as US$800-1000 when added everything, so as long as excess luggage is below that, I am "saving" money... Thanks guys! __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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24th November 2006, 16:01	#7 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Travel in/out of US Quote: (Originally Posted by PPA) Max allowance 50£, 2 bags More than 50£ and less than 70£ you have to pay $25 for each bag More than 70£ you have to pay $50 for each bag. They are not very worried about the total weight, but they don't allow more than 50£ for each bag It would be like winning the lottery if KLM is limiting luggage allowance and follows these costs. I could afford to buy more stuffs then... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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24th November 2006, 16:31	#8 (permalink)
Capt. Ray Goosen New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 50	Re: Travel in/out of US Hi, Phi, trust this finds you well. If you got the cash to "Fly into Huston" and buy all the goodies you mentioned surely "costs" aint an issue? Me Jealous..?no way..take care..
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SimonK Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cumbria UK Posts: 231	Re: Travel in/out of US This is what you want, 2 X 32kg to US/Canada, 1 x 20kg bag for the rest of the world. Baggage allowance Simon
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24th November 2006, 16:39	#10 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Travel in/out of US Quote: (Originally Posted by SimonK) ...2 X 32kg to US/Canada, 1 x 20kg bag for the rest of the world. That's what it used to be for Economy. Now I see that they also have reduced to 2 x 23kg/50lb for Economy... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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