Coing back from BER it was pretty usual, no threatening announcements about bags. Can't really hear any of the announcements at Brandenburg A gates so I had no idea about the boarding order.

The gate lady absolutely wanted to tag my backpack as one going under the seat in front of me. Should've just jammed it overhead like seemingly everyone else with a decent sized bag. Not being able to move my legs for two hours revealed completely new types of knee pain.

Just remove the tag on the jetbrige.

My solution to that 2*23kg allowance but not 1*32kg is to transport a collapsible duffel bag inside my to-be-checked luggage or cabin baggage and then use the duffel bag to quickly split things up to check in two bags — instead of just one — if the airline agent makes a fuss about a bag weighing 24-32kg.

I actually just ordered a lightweight bag from amazon for this very reason 🤣🤣👍

I booked flights on a real airline for that reason.

Which airline is that?

BA’s 32kg for Oneworld elites does have its perks. But then there may be that aspect of dealing with LHR.

Maybe I will do so too when it comes time to
pay for my J flights until then its redemptions on Finnair 😀🤷‍♂️ had to use up 2 million points

I m done with that, but if I take a look at the AY app the list of flights booked on AY is scary.

it is indeed but other then 5 oneway euro trips there are NO Y flighYs on my list so I can handle 13hpurs total in Y

Glad that Lumos have one bag as benefit.

Going to GOT and need screwdriver there, so my only checked baggage is one screwdiriver in and thats all. :)

That screwdriver could put a wrench in someone’s plans. :D But hopefully not.

In what kind of package/case/bag did you place the screwdriver? Curious if they stuck the checked tag label directly on the screwdriver — as that would be novel. :D

When a checked luggage item is in a very light and tiny package/case or otherwise small and light, it may increase the chances of the passenger having a legitimate opportunity to file a baggage irregularity report at the destination.

dont buy a biltema screwdriver at GOT but a bag at HEL instead to check it then for free ;)

A little weight in a taped-in disposable plastic bag can be checked in whether they like it or not. :D

Rusta may be cheaper than Biltema for a screwdriver, and they both often are clustered very closely together in the same area if really eager to comparison shop in person after suffering from AY baggage mishandling of screwdrivers. Maybe also a good idea to look at monkey wrenches in case annoyed with cabin baggage weight limit enforcement.

Instead, why don't You both enjoy a few screwdrivers (1 part vodka and 2 parts of orange juice or vice versa for the Finnish version) to respect the Finnish midsummer ;)... Instead of evil plans to induce a baggage handling catastrophe!