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Old Dec 10, 2017, 10:18 pm
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Originally Posted by AirbusFan2B
As a 1K, I’ve frequently slightly superseded the weight limit. Never has the agent batted an eye. Once someone asked a supervisor, but she approved once status was determined. I would presume same largess apply for dimensions as long as status.
I have never gotten away with more than 0.5 lb when at 70 lbs. Ever. Apparently a big safety nono.
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