Luggage on flights

[Afrikan Queen 11]

You need to check with the specific airline you will be using. Some airlines allow 2 checked pieces (up to 50 lbs each) for international flights -without additional fees. Yet, this is not true for ALL airlines. Call your particular carrier or go to their website. Best wishes!

[Dave H 12]

Thanks

I checked my flight provider and it is 50lb, but I thought I could take extra as I was emmigrating. Looks like I was wrong lol

Dave

[damulag 26]

Thanks

I checked my flight provider and it is 50lb, but I thought I could take extra as I was emmigrating. Looks like I was wrong lol

Dave

Where did you read this?

The link for the Delta requirements said the first bag, up to 50 pounds is free, you can then check a second bag for a fee, this bag can ALSO be up to 50 pounds. For bags 3-10 there is a $200 per bag charge and each can be up to 50 pounds. Any of the checked bags over 50 and up to 70 pounds EACH will be subject to a $150 excess weight charge.

[Dave H 12]

Where did you read this?

The link for the Delta requirements said the first bag, up to 50 pounds is free, you can then check a second bag for a fee, this bag can ALSO be up to 50 pounds. For bags 3-10 there is a $200 per bag charge and each can be up to 50 pounds. Any of the checked bags over 50 and up to 70 pounds EACH will be subject to a $150 excess weight charge.

I saw the Delta site and saw the part where it says the first bag is free (within the weight that is), but cannot find where it says that the 2nd bag can weigh 50lb too.

On one of my earlier posts I mentioned a friend of mine's family moved to Australia and were allowed more weight.

Thanks

Dave

[lyndsaycribbs 17]

Hi

Virgin atlantic let you pay for extra bags, you get 1 free bag up to 23kg in weight, then you can purchase up to 10 extra bags. Below are the details from virgin website. Good luck.

In addition to your free allowance, you can now pay to check in up to 10 extra bags per person, weighing up to a maximum of 23kg (50 lbs) each.

Extra baggage can be purchased online and at the airport. Currently, extra baggage can be purchased when you check in online, at a lower charge than purchasing at the airport.

If you wish to take more than 10 bags, you'll need to contact cargo services.

EXTRA BAGGAGE CHARGES:

Online: Airport:

1st Extra Bag GBP32/USD48 GBP40/USD60

2nd Extra &

Subsequent Bags** GBP72/USD112 GBP90/USD140

Overweight (23-32kg/50-70 lbs) Not available GBP30/USD50

Oversized Bags Not available GBP40/USD60

Please note:

** The cost of a 2nd extra and subsequent bags paid for online, has increased to GBP72 / USD112 for all departures from 12th May 2010.

- Charges are quoted each way.

- The above GBP charges apply to all UK departures.

- For all other departures, the USD charge will be applied and converted to the local currency where applicable.

- Any bags weighing over 32kg (70 lbs) will not be accepted.

- If a bag is overweight and also oversize, both the overweight and oversize charges shown above will apply.

- Extra baggage cannot be purchased for an infant on any route.

[Dave H 12]

I saw the Delta site and saw the part where it says the first bag is free (within the weight that is), but cannot find where it says that the 2nd bag can weigh 50lb too.

On one of my earlier posts I mentioned a friend of mine's family moved to Australia and were allowed more weight.

Thanks

Dave

The way I read it is that you can have 1 or 2 bags upto 50lb or 23 kilos in TOTAL weight without paying any extra, and can pay extra upto I think 70lb.

If anyone can send a link to say where it says I can carry 2 cases each weighing 50lb's I would be very thankful

Dave

Hi

Virgin atlantic let you pay for extra bags, you get 1 free bag up to 23kg in weight, then you can purchase up to 10 extra bags. Below are the details from virgin website. Good luck.

In addition to your free allowance, you can now pay to check in up to 10 extra bags per person, weighing up to a maximum of 23kg (50 lbs) each.

Extra baggage can be purchased online and at the airport. Currently, extra baggage can be purchased when you check in online, at a lower charge than purchasing at the airport.

If you wish to take more than 10 bags, you'll need to contact cargo services.

EXTRA BAGGAGE CHARGES:

Online: Airport:

1st Extra Bag GBP32/USD48 GBP40/USD60

2nd Extra &

Subsequent Bags** GBP72/USD112 GBP90/USD140

Overweight (23-32kg/50-70 lbs) Not available GBP30/USD50

Oversized Bags Not available GBP40/USD60

Please note:

** The cost of a 2nd extra and subsequent bags paid for online, has increased to GBP72 / USD112 for all departures from 12th May 2010.

- Charges are quoted each way.

- The above GBP charges apply to all UK departures.

- For all other departures, the USD charge will be applied and converted to the local currency where applicable.

- Any bags weighing over 32kg (70 lbs) will not be accepted.

- If a bag is overweight and also oversize, both the overweight and oversize charges shown above will apply.

- Extra baggage cannot be purchased for an infant on any route.

Thanks for this info

Dave

[Mal and Meg 12]

Hi, Klm/Delta let you take one bag less than 23kg for free and a second bag under 23kg for £50ish and a 3rd for £200ish

[Amy and Nick 37]

I have flown Delta from London to the US many times, and have taken 2 cases a lot of times (im incapable of packing light!)

It is generally much cheaper to pay for an extra bag, than to go over the weight limit.

Bag 1: Free

Bag 2: $50

Bags 3-10: $200 each.

"To avoid extra charges for oversize or overweight baggage, your checked bag must:

* Weigh 50 pounds (23 kg) or less.

* Not exceed 62 inches (157 cm) when you total length+width+height."

Each bag can weigh up to 50lbs. Again, I have done this myself, with both bags at exactly 50lbs (shoes weigh a lot... )

Overweight bags are charged at $150...

Good luck!

[Jim Brown 5]

Hi

Virgin atlantic let you pay for extra bags, you get 1 free bag up to 23kg in weight, then you can purchase up to 10 extra bags. Below are the details from virgin website. Good luck.

In addition to your free allowance, you can now pay to check in up to 10 extra bags per person, weighing up to a maximum of 23kg (50 lbs) each.

Extra baggage can be purchased online and at the airport. Currently, extra baggage can be purchased when you check in online, at a lower charge than purchasing at the airport.

If you wish to take more than 10 bags, you'll need to contact cargo services.

EXTRA BAGGAGE CHARGES:

Online: Airport:

1st Extra Bag GBP32/USD48 GBP40/USD60

2nd Extra &

Subsequent Bags** GBP72/USD112 GBP90/USD140

Overweight (23-32kg/50-70 lbs) Not available GBP30/USD50

Oversized Bags Not available GBP40/USD60

Please note:

** The cost of a 2nd extra and subsequent bags paid for online, has increased to GBP72 / USD112 for all departures from 12th May 2010.

- Charges are quoted each way.

- The above GBP charges apply to all UK departures.

- For all other departures, the USD charge will be applied and converted to the local currency where applicable.

- Any bags weighing over 32kg (70 lbs) will not be accepted.

- If a bag is overweight and also oversize, both the overweight and oversize charges shown above will apply.

- Extra baggage cannot be purchased for an infant on any route.

My last flight from LHR on Virgin Atlantic was -horrendous-. They've apparently instituted some policy that your carry on can only be 6 kilograms! (They then lost my bag, though thats a different story). In any case, you may want to check the carry-on policy of your flight provider too in order to make sure there isn't a weight limit on that.

[NaCl 2]

Just to let folks know a lot has changed in the past year! While at one time almost standard for transatlantic flights, it is getting rarer and rarer to find an airline that will let you check two bags for free. Many airlines are moving to a per piece system with a maximum weight of 23kg/50lbs. As someone else pointed out, while many airlines have always had weight/size limits on carry ons, they seem to be checking and enforcing these limits much more frequently, with some even charging per carry on item (more the budget airlines).

If you research any shipping options you will find that $50 USD is a bargain for shipping 23kg/50lbs and you will have the items right away. Also, in my opinion airlines are more reliable at getting you your possessions than couriers/postal services.

Of course, as many have pointed out, not all airlines have the same policy and it is best to check with your individual airline before departure.

Edited February 21, 2011 by NaCl

[Dave H 12]

Just to let folks know a lot has changed in the past year! While at one time almost standard for transatlantic flights, it is getting rarer and rarer to find an airline that will let you check two bags for free. Many airlines are moving to a per piece system with a maximum weight of 23kg/50lbs. As someone else pointed out, while many airlines have always had weight/size limits on carry ons, they seem to be checking and enforcing these limits much more frequently, with some even charging per carry on item (more the budget airlines).

If you research any shipping options you will find that $50 USD is a bargain for shipping 23kg/50lbs and you will have the items right away. Also, in my opinion airlines are more reliable at getting you your possessions than couriers/postal services.

Of course, as many have pointed out, not all airlines have the same policy and it is best to check with your individual airline before departure.

Thanks for all the replies.

I just wish I could have it in black and white about the luggage allowance of 2 bags. I knew the weight of the first bag.

Thanks for this NaC1, this is what I have been thinking, taking my clothes instead of sending them by courier. It would be cheaper and more reliable.

Thanks everyone

Dave

[Dave H 12]

I have flown Delta from London to the US many times, and have taken 2 cases a lot of times (im incapable of packing light!)

It is generally much cheaper to pay for an extra bag, than to go over the weight limit.

Bag 1: Free

Bag 2: $50

Bags 3-10: $200 each.

"To avoid extra charges for oversize or overweight baggage, your checked bag must:

* Weigh 50 pounds (23 kg) or less.

* Not exceed 62 inches (157 cm) when you total length+width+height."

Each bag can weigh up to 50lbs. Again, I have done this myself, with both bags at exactly 50lbs (shoes weigh a lot... )

Overweight bags are charged at $150...

Good luck!

Thanks Amy and Nick

Dave

[SunDrop 59]

Thanks for all the replies.

I just wish I could have it in black and white about the luggage allowance of 2 bags. I knew the weight of the first bag.

Thanks for this NaC1, this is what I have been thinking, taking my clothes instead of sending them by courier. It would be cheaper and more reliable.

Thanks everyone

Dave

It's not just about the amount of weight, it's about the number of items too. I've flown international more times than I care to count (one year I flew 34 times).

Your first bag up to 50lbs is free for most transatlantic US carriers. Your second bag up to 50lbs is $50. Your third and beyond bag is $150. Add another 20lbs to any of those bags, you're incurring excess weight fees.

Bag 1 up to 50lbs = free

Bag 1 up to 70lbs = $150

Bag 1 and 2 up to 50lbs each = $50

Bag 1 and 2 weighing up to 50lbs and 70lbs = $200 or weighing up to 70lbs each = $350

Bag 1, 2 and 3 weighing up to 50lbs each = $250

They will not take bags that are 70lbs or heavier. Ever.

Definitely look into Parcel Monkey if you have more than 100lbs of items. It's incredibly cheap and easy to do, takes a couple days at most and your belongings are being transported by FedEx or DHL to the US.

ETA: It's obviously cheaper to take 150lbs of weight spread over 3 bags than it is to take 2 overweight bags...

Edited February 21, 2011 by SunDrop

[Dave H 12]

It's not just about the amount of weight, it's about the number of items too. I've flown international more times than I care to count (one year I flew 34 times).

Your first bag up to 50lbs is free for most transatlantic US carriers. Your second bag up to 50lbs is $50. Your third and beyond bag is $150. Add another 20lbs to any of those bags, you're incurring excess weight fees.

Bag 1 up to 50lbs = free

Bag 1 up to 70lbs = $150

Bag 1 and 2 up to 50lbs each = $50

Bag 1 and 2 weighing up to 50lbs and 70lbs = $200 or weighing up to 70lbs each = $350

Bag 1, 2 and 3 weighing up to 50lbs each = $250

They will not take bags that are 70lbs or heavier. Ever.

Definitely look into Parcel Monkey if you have more than 100lbs of items. It's incredibly cheap and easy to do, takes a couple days at most and your belongings are being transported by FedEx or DHL to the US.

ETA: It's obviously cheaper to take 150lbs of weight spread over 3 bags than it is to take 2 overweight bags...

Thanks a lot for this reply,

I think I will have enough with 2 cases. If not I will give the rest to charity. I am flying with Delta and I think the best bet is to phone them. I emailed them yesterday but have got an answer back yet!!!

Thanks

Dave

[Dave H 12]

Thanks for all your replies

I phoned Delta and they confirmed some of your replies. I am allowed 1 bag upto 50lb/23k and one more upto the same weight for $50.00.

This is great news as I know I can get the clothes I want into 2 cases

Thanks to you all

Dave