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Speedo
Since 07 May 2007
262 Posts
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Mon Feb 18, 19 12:27 pm Alaska airlines, what is the recent experience? |
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I'm heading to Maui in a couple weeks and flying alaska airlines. Wondering about how stringent bag policy enforcement is.
1) I was wondering what to be mindful when packing. How important is it to avoid being overweight?
2) Also, paid for the insurance ($44 which include bag protection)- > but I usually hate to pay for that- any recommendations on the insurance for future reference?
Jan 2018, On Alaska, Flew to cabo for La Ventana and had enormous, oversize/overweight bags- no additional bag fees
This year Feb 2019- Down to Cabo. No fees- WAY overweight and WAY oversize (3 surfboard dakine coffin bag, one 4'10 surfboard, 4 kites, 2 bars, harness, wetsuits)
Back up to PDX- $75 for overweight.
I really shouldnt complain, but I would like to be educated on other's experience.
Thanks
Ken _________________ Does this cover my thunder? |
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Jonpnw
Since 22 Jul 2010
1327 Posts
Pacific Northwest
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Mon Feb 18, 19 2:17 pm Alaska Airlines |
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My wife and I flew PDX>Maui in November . Paid $25 each for oversized bags , 1 "golf" bag and 1 surfboard bag. We kept the weight right near or under 50lbs. Same experience with Alaska flying PDX>SJD in January. _________________ Slingshot | Ride Engine |Try before you buy | PM me
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stuffnthings
Since 28 Aug 2013
133 Posts
Colorado
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Mon Feb 18, 19 4:34 pm |
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Golf bag @ 48lbs PDX to SJD and back a few weeks ago and no charge either way. Tag it at the self serve kiosk, drop at baggage desk and go. _________________ Rolling, flying, and sliding my way through this life a little loose cannon.
When in doubt, kite loop out. |
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daveS
Since 23 Jul 2007
103 Posts
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Tue Feb 19, 19 6:22 pm |
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oversize and overweight to Cabo 2 weeks ago. No charge either way. I always mention my Alaska Credit card and curb check in PDX |
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Sella
Since 21 Apr 2007
1794 Posts
Doin' The Dalles
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Wed Feb 20, 19 11:40 pm |
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Returned from Cabo today....$25 oversize each way. +50 Lbs. Counter. |
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Marcus O
Since 30 May 2018
98 Posts
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Fri Feb 22, 19 8:59 am |
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No bad experiences here. I just got back from La Ventana and had a golf back packed full of all my gear -- board, 3 kites, 2 wetsuits, harness, etc. and only paid $25 each way. I was sure that thing weighed over 50lbs but it came in at 46lbs. From what I understand Alaska used to charge $75 but they dropped it to $25 for sports equipment. If it weighs over 50lbs then they'll charge $75. |
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