Originally Posted by
KingCanute
I agree that when considered on an individual basis, it only being "an extra kilo or two" may make it seem churlish to charge. But multiply that by 400 passengers, and then add in probably the same weight again in extra fuel to carry it all on an ultra long haul, and that's a tonne or more
Yes, but the OP was exercised by the need to transfer his trivial excess from hand-baggage to checked-baggage. It's unclear if he was then over the limit for hold bags and got billed for the excess,
In that situation I wonder how the hand-baggage only passenger fares? I guess it's ditch the offending weight, try wearing it or carrying it in your pocket ...... or make a trip to the handy concourse suitcase shop.