HBO and mistake that is going to cost me 40. Anything I can do?
May 27, 2018, 5:55 am
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HBO and mistake that is going to cost me 40. Anything I can do?
I was about to check in for my CAG-LGW tomorrow and realised I bought and HBO fare. I was convinced I'd bought a non HBO fare and I have a big suitcase with me that is already half full, mostly with wine and food!
There is the obvious options of leaving a few things with my family and travel HBO.
I saw that a checked bag would cost me 40. I was expecting a bit less than that!
There is availability in all classes in Economy, but I imagine that a fare change would be more expensive.
I was hoping in a POUG as I need TPs anyway, but it did not appear. My only hope would be an AUP, but with J0 and my doubts on whether they'd be able to process one at CAG, I am not feeling very positive.
Should I buy a bag and then AUP, would BA refund me the 40?
There is the obvious options of leaving a few things with my family and travel HBO.
I saw that a checked bag would cost me 40. I was expecting a bit less than that!
There is availability in all classes in Economy, but I imagine that a fare change would be more expensive.
I was hoping in a POUG as I need TPs anyway, but it did not appear. My only hope would be an AUP, but with J0 and my doubts on whether they'd be able to process one at CAG, I am not feeling very positive.
Should I buy a bag and then AUP, would BA refund me the 40?
May 27, 2018, 6:00 am
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I was about to check in for my CAG-LGW tomorrow and realised I bought and HBO fare. I was convinced I'd bought a non HBO fare and I have a big suitcase with me that is already half full, mostly with wine and food!
There is the obvious options of leaving a few things with my family and travel HBO.
I saw that a checked bag would cost me 40. I was expecting a bit less than that!
There is availability in all classes in Economy, but I imagine that a fare change would be more expensive.
I was hoping in a POUG as I need TPs anyway, but it did not appear. My only hope would be an AUP, but with J0 and my doubts on whether they'd be able to process one at CAG, I am not feeling very positive.
Should I buy a bag and then AUP, would BA refund me the 40?
There is the obvious options of leaving a few things with my family and travel HBO.
I saw that a checked bag would cost me 40. I was expecting a bit less than that!
There is availability in all classes in Economy, but I imagine that a fare change would be more expensive.
I was hoping in a POUG as I need TPs anyway, but it did not appear. My only hope would be an AUP, but with J0 and my doubts on whether they'd be able to process one at CAG, I am not feeling very positive.
Should I buy a bag and then AUP, would BA refund me the 40?
May 27, 2018, 6:01 am
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I don't really have an answer for you, but surely the AUP will exceed €40. In the grand scheme of all the food and drink you are schlepping home, is €40 really a big deal?
Last edited by LondonElite; May 27, 2018 at 6:14 am
May 27, 2018, 6:02 am
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However, would they allow non hand luggage to be checked in for free?
May 27, 2018, 6:04 am
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€40 are not that big a deal, it just annoys me.
Although, to be fair, I would have paid more or less €12 extra to buy a Plus fare in the first place, so in effect I'd only be paying less than €30 for the bag.
May 27, 2018, 6:13 am
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May 27, 2018, 6:14 am
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May 27, 2018, 6:18 am
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I would still be interested to know if the 40 could be refunded should they offer AUPs, which is unlikely anyway given the current availability.
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May 27, 2018, 6:23 am
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In answer to your question, no I dont think a checked luggage would be refunded if you the bought an sup. My understanding is that the only thing refundable is a paid advanced seat selection.
May 27, 2018, 6:40 am
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This is only for hand baggage. A big suitcase would be charged for.