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Peter Jackson · Joined: 23 Apr 2006

It seems Air Canada has lowered their baggage allowance from 2 bags at 70 pounds to two bags at 50 pounds. I don't usually fly this crappy airline (I prefer Singapore, Asiana, etc) but due to last minute booking and limited choice I've got a flight with them.

I have had overweight bags in the past and have gotten away with it. One way is to politely say that I am going there to LIVE for one year, not just a month vacation. I will be teaching and bringing books and materials is necessary.

Has anyone had any success getting on Air Canada with overweight bags? Any tricks I could use?

Thanks for any info. Smile

kermo · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:18 pm Post subject:

Helium tanks?

Peter Jackson · Joined: 23 Apr 2006

kermo · Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2007 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: Baggage

laogaiguk · Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Location: somewhere in Korea

Complement people on their English or whatever you can. It helps.

The baggage thing has been in place for a little while now though.

simone · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Location: Now Mostly @ Home

Two weeks ago I had the NICEST check-in lady, (Toronto - Incheon) who made sure I had the best seating area on the plane - likely to be able to stretch out, etc.

She refused to let me put my own bags on the belt - because I looked about 7 mos pregnant.

I was 10 pounds over and still had to pay the excess luggage fee. I think if you "get away with it" then you're super lucky. They're just becoming normal now, I think. If you think it's rough, look into what they let you check in for British Airways or Lufthansa... Air Canada is still pretty generous.

Kimchi Cowboy · Joined: 17 Sep 2006

Yeah, some airlines will even weigh your carry-ons.

Air Canada did let me take my guitar as a third piece of checked baggage but waived the extra baggage fee. (Once.)

RokofKangnam · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:51 pm Post subject:

Find younger 'luggage" ?
Embarassed

flakfizer · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 2:48 am Post subject:

DO they still weigh the luggage right in front of you at the check-in counter? If so, bring an umbrella and see if you can't wedge it in under the scale a bit and pry upward.

twg · Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Location: Getting some fresh air...

Is every old thread this piece of shit posted in going to be dug up?

chris_J2 · Joined: 17 Apr 2006 Location: From Brisbane, Au.