Originally Posted by
petomoo
I called an agent, she said no ski bag fee if flying business class.
Then I used the chat function on CopaAir.com and the chat agent said the ski bag fee is NOT waived if flying business.
So, looks like I won't be getting the business upgrade to cover the ski bag costs.
Seems like Copa makes some of the baggage policies unclear so they can make some more change off of customers. If I had bought a business class fare and then got charged $150 for a ski bag I would be pissed! What say you [MENTION=597194]Redwood839[/MENTION]
Since the luggage rules say nothing about "large sports equipment" e.g. ski bags or surfboards, inflatable unicorns, etc., in business class, why are you upset they did not write an exception to that rule just for you? They clearly say it's $150 regardless of part of or not part of the allowance which does change for business class vs. economy.
All this energy trying to game the system, read it in only your favour and bribing people vs. just follow the rules and pay what they ask.
I bet the two sets in one reasonably sized bag might pass because if it does not appear abnormal, a Copa employee will not likely look inside to see, though two pairs of boots checked and only "one pair" of skis might make them curious enough to try.
Hope they have not noted in your record all these hijinks and such trying to get something for nothing and making them intrigued enough to snoop at check-in.