Travellers unhappy about excess luggage costs
Most travellers have moaned angrily about the additional baggage charges which are being applied, and in some circumstances can cost more than the flight itself. Low cost airlines especially are applying these non negotiable charges to the letter and the cost of excess can be anything from £9 to £15 per kilo over the stated allowance. Before flying, you should visit the website of the airine to make sure you fully understand how the fees and charges are applied.
The way the allowance is made up needs to be carefully studied, although you maybe well within the total baggage allowance it is possible to surpass single item or the number of items allowed. There is a bewildering array of stipulations which need to be adhered to, which seems to back the claim that the complex nature of these guidelines are made to trip up the traveller. Also different fees are charged for checked in luggage as opposed to carry on luggage and for the first three bags with handbags included as an item whilst others airlines don’t. Some airlines charge less if you make the booking on the internet or via telephone for each individual charging item..
Because of the costs of hiring equipment abroad it is practical to pay the extra single item charge for such things as bicycles, golfing equipment, skis, diving equipment, hang gliding, surfboards even sun lounges. Although it is reasonable to have to pay a fee for such items, don’t forget to make sure that the single item weight for that item does not surpass your overall weight allowance. For example if your golfing equipment and carry on allowance comes to 55 kilos, notwithstanding you have paid £20 each way for your golfing equipment, if the overall weight allocated is 50 kilos you will have to pay for the 5 kilo excess, which at £15 per kilo, can mean an excess charge of £75 which is greater than the single item fee of £40. Because of the bulky size of these items several car parks and hotels that use mini-buses in particular to transfer you to the airport will be unable to transport these items. Also if you need to use a trailer an extra charge might be levied and you will once again need to check this out before you book. If indeed this is the case you will have to book your airport parking Birmingham for example with a provider who has larger buses and the same when booking airport hotel parking Manchester if you are looking to stay overnight in an airport hotel before you flight
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.