BaggageFees

7d ago

6 comments

Air France charged €70 even though they offered free checked cabin bags

Ran into a pretty frustrating situation at CDG before a flight to Athens. Before heading to the airport I got an SMS from Air France saying the flight was full and inviting passengers to check their cabin bag for free (up to 12kg). At the airport I asked an agent if it was...

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15d ago

0 comments

Charged for bags even though I used the Hawaiian credit card

Just got back from Maui, amazing trip, but dealing with Hawaiian Airlines after has been a headache. We booked directly with Hawaiian and paid using the Hawaiian credit card, which is supposed to give two free checked bags. Instead we were charged both ways. $40 for the first...

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21d ago

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First time on Qatar… how strict are they with carry on weight?

First time on Qatar… how strict are they with carry on weight? Flying Qatar next week for the first time and I keep seeing posts about them being strict with cabin baggage. Plan is one carry on roller plus a backpack with my laptop and some work stuff. When they weigh bags, do...

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23d ago

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Bringing empty tote inside personal item, then using it after boarding?

This might sound extra, but I’m flying Frontier and trying to avoid paying for a bag. If I put an empty tote inside my personal item to get through boarding, then once I’m on the plane move some of the clothes I’m wearing into the tote… can I get off the plane with both bags...

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