Comments on: Airlines re-imposing strict baggage limits to Latin America and the Caribbean http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: Ellen Morrison http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18366 Ellen Morrison Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:25:36 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18366 Hmmm. I wonder how much the increased mail and packages for the holidays has to do with the fact that you can't even pay for overweight bags during this time. The airlines' bottom dollar often relies upon contracts with the USPO for moving mail and so mail is getting on the plane instead of overweight bags. Hmmm. I wonder how much the increased mail and packages for the holidays has to do with the fact that you can’t even pay for overweight bags during this time. The airlines’ bottom dollar often relies upon contracts with the USPO for moving mail and so mail is getting on the plane instead of overweight bags.

]]> By: Benet Wilson http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18365 Benet Wilson Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:55:02 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18365 I'm really surprised that Delta didn't do the usual press release on baggage. And maybe they should put something in place for res agents to let people know when buying a ticket or have a pop-up box explain the policy when booking online. The focus is on Latin America because there are more flights daily to that region, especially from the south/southwest part of the U.S. And Latin American passengers do tend to bring more baggage as they transport items for their families to and from the U.S. So don't hate the player - hate the game! I’m really surprised that Delta didn’t do the usual press release on baggage. And maybe they should put something in place for res agents to let people know when buying a ticket or have a pop-up box explain the policy when booking online. The focus is on Latin America because there are more flights daily to that region, especially from the south/southwest part of the U.S. And Latin American passengers do tend to bring more baggage as they transport items for their families to and from the U.S. So don’t hate the player – hate the game!

]]> By: Mark Ashley http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18352 Mark Ashley Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:03:06 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18352 Holidays, I guess. The visiting-friends-and-relatives segment of the travel world tends to travel heavier than the business crowd. What I don't understand is why the flights to and from this REGION are embargoed, but other regions aren't. I've seen the piles and piles of bags at the Air India and PIA check-in lines in December, but why the limits solely on the Central/South America/Caribbean flights? Holidays, I guess. The visiting-friends-and-relatives segment of the travel world tends to travel heavier than the business crowd.

What I don’t understand is why the flights to and from this REGION are embargoed, but other regions aren’t. I’ve seen the piles and piles of bags at the Air India and PIA check-in lines in December, but why the limits solely on the Central/South America/Caribbean flights?

]]> By: Eric http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18351 Eric Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:23:06 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18351 I can certainly understand not allowing people to check a washing machine but why is december a time where people check UNUSUALLY heavy bags? This makes no sense. I can certainly understand not allowing people to check a washing machine but why is december a time where people check UNUSUALLY heavy bags? This makes no sense.

]]> By: Mark Ashley http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18350 Mark Ashley Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:50:16 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18350 <blockquote>I had to explain to a gentleman why he could not check a washing machine on a regional jet.</blockquote> I'm sure he was frustrated because you accepted the dryer and the refrigerator, but not the washer. ;) But seriously, my beef isn't with the policy. It's the <em>communication</em> of that policy. You, Benet, may get these press releases pushed to your inbox, and some journalists may be publicizing it, but shouldn't the customer be told of the policy when they buy the ticket? I just did a search on Delta for flights from Newark to Bogota, Colombia, which would fall under these restrictions, just to see if any warnings come up. Nope. Clicking terms and conditions doesn't bring up any warnings, either. And THAT'S what's wrong with this process.

I had to explain to a gentleman why he could not check a washing machine on a regional jet.

I’m sure he was frustrated because you accepted the dryer and the refrigerator, but not the washer. ;)

But seriously, my beef isn’t with the policy. It’s the communication of that policy.

You, Benet, may get these press releases pushed to your inbox, and some journalists may be publicizing it, but shouldn’t the customer be told of the policy when they buy the ticket?

I just did a search on Delta for flights from Newark to Bogota, Colombia, which would fall under these restrictions, just to see if any warnings come up. Nope. Clicking terms and conditions doesn’t bring up any warnings, either.

And THAT’S what’s wrong with this process.

]]> By: Benet Wilson http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18348 Benet Wilson Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:32:29 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/12/01/airlines-re-imposing-strict-baggage-limits-to-latin-america-and-caribbean/#comment-18348 Sorry, but I have to side with the airlines on this one. Having worked for 2 airlines, I have seen first hand some of the stuff people going to Latin America try to check as baggage. I had to explain to a gentleman why he could not check a washing machine on a regional jet. I know for a fact that Delta issues a press release on luggage restrictions for Latin America, and they target Latin American media, along with the general media. Believe me, this rule is for the good of everyone traveling. You would not be happy if you were bumped from a flight because weight restrictions had been exceeded. I agree with Mark - just pack lightly to avoid any trouble. Sorry, but I have to side with the airlines on this one. Having worked for 2 airlines, I have seen first hand some of the stuff people going to Latin America try to check as baggage. I had to explain to a gentleman why he could not check a washing machine on a regional jet.

I know for a fact that Delta issues a press release on luggage restrictions for Latin America, and they target Latin American media, along with the general media. Believe me, this rule is for the good of everyone traveling. You would not be happy if you were bumped from a flight because weight restrictions had been exceeded. I agree with Mark – just pack lightly to avoid any trouble.

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