EVA Air Cabin Stowage help
Apr 1, 2015, 12:07 am
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Oddly enough, the same BR check-in staff working NH flights at TPE won't give carry-on bags a second glance, but when they work the BR flights, everything goes on the scale.
Apr 1, 2015, 2:25 am
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Yes, all of my carry on luggage was "caught" at check in at YYZ. However, the agent let us off the hook for all of them. I was stupid in the sense that I didn't check the weight restrictions on BR as i'm used to flying on AC, and I made it known. She basically said...well just so you know for next time, and then slapped the carry on tags on all my bags. Stuff like this makes me want to fly them again
May 22, 2015, 9:52 pm
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So I was able to convince the check-in staff at my first BR airport to allow both my backpack and BR widebody (which was substantially overweight), and I left the "carry-on approved" tags on the handles of both bags for my return flight and just pointed out to the check-in agent they were already approved....and she let me go.
I don't know where you're departing from, but when faced with similar situations on airlines with strict carry-on inspections at check-in, I've either left the bag in my car during check-in or left it with the temporary baggage storage office at the airport so they never see it. For me, avoiding checked bags is of utmost importance, so I go to great lengths to make sure my bags stay with me - in your situation, you might be perfectly fine just checking the bag.
I don't know where you're departing from, but when faced with similar situations on airlines with strict carry-on inspections at check-in, I've either left the bag in my car during check-in or left it with the temporary baggage storage office at the airport so they never see it. For me, avoiding checked bags is of utmost importance, so I go to great lengths to make sure my bags stay with me - in your situation, you might be perfectly fine just checking the bag.
Also, does BR check baggage weight/size at the gate? If not, I could try to skip the check-in desk altogether with OLCI.
May 22, 2015, 11:53 pm
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May 24, 2015, 12:16 am
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Would this be an issue with OLCI? I usually fly carry-on only, so flying ex-YYZ I won't even need to visit the check-in desk. I'm also guessing that if some of you have had the problem in RL, that I would have the same problem in PE.
Also, does BR check baggage weight/size at the gate? If not, I could try to skip the check-in desk altogether with OLCI.
Would this be an issue with OLCI? I usually fly carry-on only, so flying ex-YYZ I won't even need to visit the check-in desk. I'm also guessing that if some of you have had the problem in RL, that I would have the same problem in PE.
Also, does BR check baggage weight/size at the gate? If not, I could try to skip the check-in desk altogether with OLCI.
May 24, 2015, 12:25 pm
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No, I've never seen them inspect at the gate, even when looking for the orange carry on tags. We work around this by checking in separately...one goes to the counter to check in, the other waits around the corner with the bags, then we switch. They never see the bags, and we never have a problem.
I do see a valid reason why the Asian airlines in general could reasonably have more of an issue with carry on weight. The FA's of all airlines do have to help out (and the airline has no way of knowing in advance when and which bags). But it is obviously harder for a shorter FA who is having to step on that little seat footstep thing. I would suspect they train and certify to ability to handle bags up to a specific weight.
May 25, 2015, 12:50 am
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Interesting enough, http://www.evaair.com/zh-tw/careers/...abin-crew.html shows the current hiring requirements and one of the tests are "心算測驗" (mental arithmetic test) No listed criteria like the US where you must be able to reach a certain height or anything. However it also does not list one has to be female of certain age - and you know they have those rules too.
May 25, 2015, 8:26 am
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I also have never seen them check the orange tag (and mine are rarely on the bag). The only reason to even put it on your carry-on would be you have no place to throw it away.
I do see a valid reason why the Asian airlines in general could reasonably have more of an issue with carry on weight. The FA's of all airlines do have to help out (and the airline has no way of knowing in advance when and which bags). But it is obviously harder for a shorter FA who is having to step on that little seat footstep thing. I would suspect they train and certify to ability to handle bags up to a specific weight.
I do see a valid reason why the Asian airlines in general could reasonably have more of an issue with carry on weight. The FA's of all airlines do have to help out (and the airline has no way of knowing in advance when and which bags). But it is obviously harder for a shorter FA who is having to step on that little seat footstep thing. I would suspect they train and certify to ability to handle bags up to a specific weight.
May 25, 2015, 2:40 pm
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Some USA FAs would say "we cannot help you as it is not covered if we get hurt". I guess that is the difference.
My philosophy is that, with the exception of the elderly, handicapped, pregnant, if you carry it, you lift it! Don't expect other passengers or the FA to help you.
The widebodies do have higher bins - what one can lift on a narrowbody might not be possible on the widebody.
My philosophy is that, with the exception of the elderly, handicapped, pregnant, if you carry it, you lift it! Don't expect other passengers or the FA to help you.
The widebodies do have higher bins - what one can lift on a narrowbody might not be possible on the widebody.