Originally Posted by
Baertracks
My question, for future flights, is to know if that rate represents the official UA policy or was simply a local interpretation to give me a break. If, for example, I tried to check in standard-sized ten 70lb. trunks (beyond my allocation of three) at IAD or ORD would I also be charged $200 per bag?
So, to answer my own question it appears that the 70lb/piece weight allowance for 1Ks is good not just for the 3 allowed/free bags, but also for additional excess baggage. For my last trip I ended up checking in 6 footlockers -- each weighing just under 70lbs. I paid $600 for 3 excess pieces.