Re: [Paddlewise] Alaska Air luggage (again)

Thanks Rob; so far everything falls in place - $25 per each bag over 50 lb for
domestic flights (it must be 50 lb *per bag*, not per total baggage).  Since
I'm gonna fly to CA from BC/Canada, it would be US$ 50 per bag ($100 in
total), if I'll stay within 70 lb bag limit.  I would have looked into other
carriers if I knew about this hidden cost when buying the ticket.
Return trip price (on the top of the purchased ticket) they would charge if
you would take those 60 lb bags into cabin, as I understand from their Rule
(for example when items are fragile).
Alex.
PS: somebody weird is writing those rules.  Under 62" maximum dimensions they
mean not dimensions, but *total* of 3 dimensions (this is explained in another
section of the Contract of carriage).
And, (alas), I was wrong - 1 duffel bag over 70 lb doesn't solve the problem -
they allow it instead of *both* 50 lb bags, not instead each of them.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Rcgibbert_at_aol.com
  To: al.m_at_3web.net
  Cc: paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
  Sent: November 11, 2003 7:54 PM
  Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Alaska Air luggage (again)

  I'll give you an experience that happened 2 weeks ago that may or may not be
completely to regs. I flew Alaska Airlines to CA from WA. I checked on a
Feathercraft backpack, containing boat and paddling gear; 66 pounds. I then
checked on a 60 pound duffel bag. Finally, I paid 50 bucks. Didn't pay a
return trip price. They did have few people on the plane so they bumped me up
to the first class for no charge! I'll take that deal anyday.

  Rob G
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