excess baggage (Excess Baggage)

Member Name: slvs3000

Product:	Excess Baggage
Date:	03/01/09 (112 review reads)
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Advantages: best to book extra baggage allowance at your travel agents as its cheaper

Disadvantages: can be a shock at the desk if you are charged

if you are a heavy packer when you go away on holiday it is best to pre book excess bagggage as it is a lot cheaper in the travel agents than when you arrive at the desk at the airport.
normally you usually get about a 15 kilos allowance when you go away with most airlines some of the better airlines offer you a bigger baggage allowance up to 20 kilos.
its always best to check what your baggage allowance is before you go on holiday as if you over pack you can get a shock when you get a big bill at the check in desk.
if you do not have the extra money on you to pay for the excess baggage they will usually ask you to take the extra items out of your luggage and leave them behind at the desk at the airport that you are travelling from.
you can get charged arround £5 for every kilo which you are over the allowance which isnt so bad if you are only one kilo over the allowance however if you are a lot over the allowance it can take quite a chunk out of your holiday allowance.
when packing be responsible and know your limits.
also check your case weight when you are returning home as you usually have extra on the return journey as you may buy souvenirs for people.
definately worth checking as it can be quite a shock when you arrive at the desk.
spread your luggage evenly through peoples cases who you are travelling with to avoid excess baggage charges

Summary: check your luggage allowance and make sure you are within your limit otherwise it can be costly