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#16
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: YYJ
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I never have figured that out.
#17
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CEB - primary/YVR -secondary
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#18
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: AC E35K, NEXUS
Posts: 4,368
I had a strange occurence happen to me at YVR customs one trip back in December '12. I was traveling with a non status, and I had booked my companions ticket on my points. So of course at check in the agent tried to charge for the 'non status' bags. A quick diversion to the Concierge created bag tags in my name for the other bags as well. Knowing that all bags were tagged under my name I proceeded through the automated customs with the thought that I'd just indicate that I had 3 bags instead of 1. But for some reason the bags came up under their respective bag owners names on the automated display. I was sure to check the name on the tags upon arrival, and sure enough they were all in my name. How could the automated bag system at customs had known they were different people?
I never have figured that out.
I never have figured that out.
#19
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: YVR
Programs: AC*SE MM, Marriott Lifetime Titanium
Posts: 4,611
I had a strange occurence happen to me at YVR customs one trip back in December '12. I was traveling with a non status, and I had booked my companions ticket on my points. So of course at check in the agent tried to charge for the 'non status' bags. A quick diversion to the Concierge created bag tags in my name for the other bags as well. Knowing that all bags were tagged under my name I proceeded through the automated customs with the thought that I'd just indicate that I had 3 bags instead of 1. But for some reason the bags came up under their respective bag owners names on the automated display. I was sure to check the name on the tags upon arrival, and sure enough they were all in my name. How could the automated bag system at customs had known they were different people?
I never have figured that out.
I never have figured that out.
The latter has happened to Mrs. YVR as well. I think when you pass your bags through to the luggage carousel (just before security) and they scan individual boarding passes - that's where a bag gets assigned to the owner.
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: YVR
Programs: AC SE 2MM; UA MP Premier Silver; Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium Elite; Radisson; Avis PC
Posts: 35,281
Agents trying to charge non-status pax for bags when you're travelling with them is incredibly frustrating, as you have every right to check in up to 3 bags. I would hold my ground and say "all 3 bags are mine".
The latter has happened to Mrs. YVR as well. I think when you pass your bags through to the luggage carousel (just before security) and they scan individual boarding passes - that's where a bag gets assigned to the owner.
The latter has happened to Mrs. YVR as well. I think when you pass your bags through to the luggage carousel (just before security) and they scan individual boarding passes - that's where a bag gets assigned to the owner.
Of course, I make sure with my companion that what they packed was in good standing ahead of arriving at the airport.