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Old Sep 6, 2008 | 6:44 am
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Originally Posted by ContinentalFan (Post #302)
Will they take the time to run through the paperwork if I ask to declare excess valuation? That's what I have done in the past--actually, aside from one recent event in Switzerland, it's been well over eight years since I have had to do it--as the bag isn't oversized and the agent is keen to get the flight off on time, so I have always gotten to bring it on board.
Great idea! @:-)

I'll try to keep that in mind, should that ever happen to me. Which is one reason I'm copying it here.
Originally Posted by CO Insider (Post #1)
  1. First Checked Bag Fee. For travel within the U.S. and between the U.S. and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada, customers will be charged $15 for the first checked bag. This fee will apply to tickets issued effective today, Sep. 5, 2008 for travel on or after Oct. 7, 2008. OnePass Elite members, SkyTeam Elite members, anyone else eligible for EliteAccess (including full-fare Y class and Chase Presidential Plus cardmembers), and active military personnel traveling on orders will be exempt.
Scott, has consideration been given to granting EliteAccess to Presidents Club Life Members?
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