10X Posted May 11, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2004 I have 2 pieces of luggage that are 63.5 linear inches. The airline limits are 62 linear inches. Has anyone ever had their luggage measured and been required to pay a surcharge? I know some people have been hit with over weight but I've never seen a post about over sized. '89 Commodore/Caribe I '92 NCL/Westward '96 NCL/Seaward '99 RCI/Rhapsody Of The Seas '00 RCI/Legend Of The Seas '01 Princess/Ocean Princess '02 RCI/Vision Of The Seas '03 Princess/Sea Princess '03 Princess/Sea Princess TAHITIAN PRINCESS 02/11/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Fever Posted May 11, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2004 The extra 1.3 inches should be OK. I work for an airline and we're more concerned about the 50 lb weight limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10X Posted May 11, 2004 Author #3 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Thanks, now I can breath a little easier. '89 Commodore/Caribe I '92 NCL/Westward '96 NCL/Seaward '99 RCI/Rhapsody Of The Seas '00 RCI/Legend Of The Seas '01 Princess/Ocean Princess '02 RCI/Vision Of The Seas '03 Princess/Sea Princess '03 Princess/Sea Princess TAHITIAN PRINCESS 02/11/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge's mom Posted May 12, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Take the weight issue very seriously. When a suitcase is very large - it "screams" - "possibly overweight" and they will pay extra attention to the scale. The last time we packed, I was careful to carry the shoes and toiletries and anything else that weighs extra - in a third suitcase. On the way home, I carelessly packed some of these heavier pieces in the main suitcases and both suitcases were overweight - one by 3 and one by 8 lbs. Had a really nice person at check in and she let it go. If not, I would've been the person with all my possessions scattered on the floor of the terminal while I weight shifted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2travel2beaches Posted May 14, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I just finished packing for our trip (leaving in the morning). I was really careful to make sure each bag was within the size and weight limits. Our only possible problem is my carryon (a tote bag) that is about 1.5 linear inches over the size and that is if it were packed completely full (it's not quite). I sure hope is passes ok or I will be buying a new tote bag in the airport! Can't wait till 5/19/04 on the Wind [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;05;19;20;00;00&timezone=GMT-1000[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetMarie Posted May 14, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 14, 2004 When we left last month on our cruise, [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img], my piece was over by a few pounds and the airline let me go with no charge, but rather, a stern look. [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=FFA000&cdt=2005;04;02;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] OUR NEXT ONWARD JOURNEY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Fever Posted May 14, 2004 #7 Share Posted May 14, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by luv2travel2beaches: Our only possible problem is my carryon (a tote bag) that is about 1.5 linear inches over the size and that is if it were packed completely full (it's not quite). I sure hope is passes ok or I will be buying a new tote bag in the airport! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Are you kidding ? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_eek.gif[/img] Have you seen what some people pass off as "carry on ?" As long as it fits in the overhead bin or underneath the seat the airline won't say anything. I promise they don't have tape measures at the gate measuring to see if you are in compliance [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] Have a great cruise ! I wish I was leaving for my next one today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golflady Posted May 18, 2004 #8 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I just returned from my cruise on the Carnival Glory on Saturday, May 15. When I checked in at the airport; I was told that my luggage was 3 pounds overweight. It cost me $25.00. I have never been on a cruise that I didn't have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since1982 Posted May 18, 2004 #9 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Came back from a 16-day repo cruise on May 2nd with four pieces of luggage to check in at the airport. As soon as the porter picked them up he knew that they were well over 50 pounds. I implied to pass them and I will give him a tip. He labeled them as first class passenger (I guest that allows greater weight) and put on another "Heavy" label. I gave him a good tip and we were both happy. Nordic Prince, 82 Song of America, 89 Sovereigns of the Seas, 92 Song of America, 94 Ecstasy, 94 Millennium, 02 Grand Princess, 03 Majesty of the seas, 04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folgy Posted May 19, 2004 #10 Share Posted May 19, 2004 We left Canada with Ok weight for AirCanada. Returned with United and got creamed big time for even less weight as there weight restrictions we different than our Air carrier. We paid 25$ a bag .For two bags. !lb over only one stinkin pound and the other was three pounds over. Not flying with them in my lifetime again. Alaska (my BIG 50)Serenade of the Seas [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=dc143c&cdt=2004;8;8;12;0;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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