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Mar 24, 2011 | 5:26 pm

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sawan

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As per the link you quoted:

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b/c this website says the extra weight we had should have cost $110, not $1,200

http://www.csair.com/en/help/faq/06.asp?page=p_4

As you mentioned, the first box is used ONLY for China to North America (US and Canada). Whereas the second box is used for China to Europe flights--- where they didn't even mention the rules in regard to flights within China/ Asia/ Australia....

I have to admit this information from CZ is very confusing, which potentially could (or already has) mis-lead a person thinking that he will be charged only a couple of hundred bucks for the excessive weight/ pieces. Personally, I do find that you were being charged to the "maximum possible" rate--- combinations of "Excessive Pieces" + "Excessive Weight" + "Excessive Sizes"

But still, I don't see anything wrong in here (but I can understand how frustrated you were at the check in counter). Once again, sorry to hear about your sad story, and let's just say: it's a good lesson learned!!

Thanks for sharing your story with us~~

Last edited by sawan; Mar 24, 2011 at 7:30 pm

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