Airlines always come up with something...

divelermentov · 7th February 2008, 21:15

just wondering when they will have scales at the check in to weight the passengers as well.

a: "Sorry sir you are 10 kg overweight, either loose your luggage, loose some weight or pay up"

on the other hand as my wife is only 50kg, would this mean i can become a fat bastard as long as i fly together with her ?

Mohamed Mousa · 16th February 2008, 00:56

As much luggage as you can carry
with a free upgrade if you are a premium traveler.

I LOVE EGYPTAIR

RebreatherNut · 27th February 2008, 13:12

And now, as of May 5th, US Airways starting to charge 25$ for a second checked bag.

I was not really able to find out if this also applies to international flights, they only list an example that if you fly from the West Coast via the East Coast to Europe, you still have to pay the 25$ for a second checked bag.

I think I won't be flying with US Airways anymore!

cheers,
RBN

scubagrunt · 27th February 2008, 13:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by divelermentov)

just wondering when they will have scales at the check in to weight the passengers as well.

a: "Sorry sir you are 10 kg overweight, either loose your luggage, loose some weight or pay up"

on the other hand as my wife is only 50kg, would this mean i can become a fat bastard as long as i fly together with her ?

well after my last flight squeezed between a 500 pounder and a 300 pounder, i think there should be an "overweight" charge (that is for the persons size!). they get on me for having my bag 5 pounds over, which really gets me going as i weight at least 100 pounds less then their average customer, then they have the nerve to say the extra charge is for the extra fuel! ha!
now about checking bags, i would never check my camera and would be very unlikely to check my CCR either. if they showed up i'm sure they would not work properly! so i guess the days of traveling to dive for me are getting towards the end if the airlines continue to get more unrealistic. just my thoughts. let the lively discussion begin!
mel

ReikiMaster · 27th February 2008, 13:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase)

We fly out to Mexico next week and they phoned and asked for extra money so we could get seats next to our 9 year old and 11 year old children.

ATB

Mark

when did you adopt digger and divingdude then?

lancsman · 27th February 2008, 14:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by divelermentov)

just wondering when they will have scales at the check in to weight the passengers as well.

a: "Sorry sir you are 10 kg overweight, either loose your luggage, loose some weight or pay up"

Given the Air Accident reports now showing a number crashes where due to over weight passengers, then not very long I would assume. Time for that diet I keep promising to do!

Mark

diverjmd · 27th February 2008, 16:07

Check with each airline. We recently traveled to Central America and found out through some backdoor channels that our airline had an exception to their weight rule when it came to scuba / skin diving equipment. We were able to receive a photocopy of a handbook page stating the would take up to 100lbs of scuba / skin diving gear at no additional charge. The bag had to only contain dive gear. I still ran into a little difficulty at the ticket counter, when the woman said it was an FAA rule about being over 70lbs. I have since confirmed the "FAA rule" was bullshit.

mempilot · 27th February 2008, 16:24

When ticket counter agents start spouting bs about weight restrictions being FAA imposed, ask them for their name and badge number and tell them you plan on pursing it further. They will either do a 180 or call their supervisor over, who hopefully knows what they are f'ing talking about.

The only thing the FAA cares about is whether or not it is toxic, caustic, or will blow up.

A little preplanning like the above poster will go a long way in thinning the bs I see from both sides; airlines and travelers.

jkaterenchuk · 27th February 2008, 16:39

Does anyone know if they are honoring the old rules on tickets purchased pre announcement?

John

PCDiver · 27th February 2008, 18:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverjmd)

I have since confirmed the "FAA rule" was bullshit.

Not if you are flying to or from Europe. The maximum weight for one bag is 32 kg. (health and safety regulation for the bagage handlers)

7th February 2008, 21:15	#11 (permalink)
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16th February 2008, 00:56	#12 (permalink)
Mohamed Mousa New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 11	Re: Airlines always come up with something... As much luggage as you can carry with a free upgrade if you are a premium traveler. I LOVE EGYPTAIR
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27th February 2008, 13:12	#13 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 685	Re: Airlines always come up with something... And now, as of May 5th, US Airways starting to charge 25$ for a second checked bag. I was not really able to find out if this also applies to international flights, they only list an example that if you fly from the West Coast via the East Coast to Europe, you still have to pay the 25$ for a second checked bag. I think I won't be flying with US Airways anymore! cheers, RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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27th February 2008, 13:26	#14 (permalink)
scubagrunt CCR Diva Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 423	Re: Airlines always come up with something... Quote: (Originally Posted by divelermentov) just wondering when they will have scales at the check in to weight the passengers as well. a: "Sorry sir you are 10 kg overweight, either loose your luggage, loose some weight or pay up" on the other hand as my wife is only 50kg, would this mean i can become a fat bastard as long as i fly together with her ? well after my last flight squeezed between a 500 pounder and a 300 pounder, i think there should be an "overweight" charge (that is for the persons size!). they get on me for having my bag 5 pounds over, which really gets me going as i weight at least 100 pounds less then their average customer, then they have the nerve to say the extra charge is for the extra fuel! ha! now about checking bags, i would never check my camera and would be very unlikely to check my CCR either. if they showed up i'm sure they would not work properly! so i guess the days of traveling to dive for me are getting towards the end if the airlines continue to get more unrealistic. just my thoughts. let the lively discussion begin! mel __________________ "No good deed goes unpunished!" www.silentscuba.com
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27th February 2008, 13:54	#15 (permalink)
ReikiMaster CK #21 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reading Berkshire Posts: 169	Re: Airlines always come up with something... Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase) We fly out to Mexico next week and they phoned and asked for extra money so we could get seats next to our 9 year old and 11 year old children. ATB Mark when did you adopt digger and divingdude then?
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27th February 2008, 14:01	#16 (permalink)
lancsman New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK, Flitwick Posts: 60	Re: Airlines always come up with something... Quote: (Originally Posted by divelermentov) just wondering when they will have scales at the check in to weight the passengers as well. a: "Sorry sir you are 10 kg overweight, either loose your luggage, loose some weight or pay up" Given the Air Accident reports now showing a number crashes where due to over weight passengers, then not very long I would assume. Time for that diet I keep promising to do! Mark
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27th February 2008, 16:07	#17 (permalink)
diverjmd New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New England Posts: 11	Re: Airlines always come up with something... Check with each airline. We recently traveled to Central America and found out through some backdoor channels that our airline had an exception to their weight rule when it came to scuba / skin diving equipment. We were able to receive a photocopy of a handbook page stating the would take up to 100lbs of scuba / skin diving gear at no additional charge. The bag had to only contain dive gear. I still ran into a little difficulty at the ticket counter, when the woman said it was an FAA rule about being over 70lbs. I have since confirmed the "FAA rule" was bullshit. __________________ Newly certified Prism Diver - here to learn what I can.
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27th February 2008, 16:24	#18 (permalink)
mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,269	Re: Airlines always come up with something... When ticket counter agents start spouting bs about weight restrictions being FAA imposed, ask them for their name and badge number and tell them you plan on pursing it further. They will either do a 180 or call their supervisor over, who hopefully knows what they are f'ing talking about. The only thing the FAA cares about is whether or not it is toxic, caustic, or will blow up. A little preplanning like the above poster will go a long way in thinning the bs I see from both sides; airlines and travelers. __________________ MEM "Da Pilot" Black holes are where God divided by zero. "If at first you don't succeed, don't dive silent." "Would you mind not shooting at the thermo-nuclear weapons." ~ Vic Deakins "Donkey's kill more people annually than plane crashes."
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