ma23peas Posted December 29, 2009 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Reading Delta's new rules it goes something like this... If your suit case is over 62 inches (l+h+w) then you pay a penalty fee of $175 EACH way If your suit case is 1 pound-20 pounds over you pay $175 each way.. If you check a second bag, it's $50 If you check a third bag it's $250 Fourth-fifth $350 6th and up $600 a bag and all that is EACH way Carry on can be a purse or camera bag/laptop case/ and one jacket or bag that is less than 45 inches and can be stowed easily under seat.... but with all the news about more restrictions, how much of a stickler are the airlines being on these new rules? Packing will now have to become a science...luckily we check in our bags in a very small town airport but wondering on the return how strict Barcelona will be when we return..it may really limit what we purchase! :) Thanks!! Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare FlyerTalker Posted December 29, 2009 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2009 As Globaliser so wonderfully put it in THIS CLASSIC POSTING: "No, the airline just makes up some random numbers and puts them on the website for fun to irritate and confuse their passengers. They don't mean it. Bring whatever you like." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 29, 2009 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2009 With the charges for extra bags, the airlines are stricter on weight and size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PennyAgain Posted December 29, 2009 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2009 The airlines are very strict on weight. Count on it. Also count on not being able to argue when you check in at Barcelona. Yes choosing the correct luggage and doing the planning and packing is now an art form. Get learning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmato4 Posted December 29, 2009 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2009 The airlines are very serious about their size, weight, and number of bags restrictions and have been for some time now. The rules you quoted aren't new. Don't plan on your small town airport being any less strick than any other airport. Yes, packing is much more of an artform than it was a few years ago but not difficult as long as one doesn't feel they must take their entire wardrobe with them when traveling. Enjoy your trip!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy H Posted December 29, 2009 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2009 You want to check the rules for international flights... they are different than for Domestic... and may be different for Europe than for South America. As for how much is too much over... the airlines employees there will make the call, and any amount over is over and can be subject to fees. In general they seem to be getting stricter with checked luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZjohn Posted December 29, 2009 #7 Share Posted December 29, 2009 ...luckily we check in our bags in a very small town airport but wondering on the return how strict Barcelona will be when we return..it may really limit what we purchase! :) Thanks!! Tara Hi Tara, As you can tell by previous posts, the airlines are not playing around with the posted regulations and fees. Don't think they won't care if you are a couple of pounds overweight, they will and charge you dearly for it (even in your small town airport). One other thing, when flying back from BCN if you are taking a European airline they will normally allow even less weight (like 20Kg per bag which is 44 pounds). I had to end up purchasing a portable luggage scale that I take with me every trip. It only takes once to get hit with those extra fees to understand the airlines mean what they say:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted December 29, 2009 #8 Share Posted December 29, 2009 All previous posters are correct. They are especially strict in Europe. If you purchase something heavy, you can always arrange with the store to ship it to your home. Most people pack far too many clothes/shoes. Lay out what you think you will need, and take half of it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindep Posted December 29, 2009 #9 Share Posted December 29, 2009 To highlight what John said (embedded in his post): Spend the money and buy a luggage scale. It will pay for itself! No traveler should be without one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi2929 Posted December 30, 2009 #10 Share Posted December 30, 2009 If your bags weigh out about a pound over at check in, ask them to recalibrate their scale. Sometimes this makes helps. AA let my DD17 bag through a few lbs overweight because it was she and her sister were minors traveling alone. She was very lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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