question related to baggage fees with connecting flights
Jun 25, 2012, 1:27 pm
#1
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question related to baggage fees with connecting flights
Wasnt sure where to place this question
In about a month I need to go to Quebec Canada, I need to take my bike with me. I have found a ticket from sacramento to quebec that leaves sacramento with frontier (which doesnt charge for bikes) but then it connect with AA.
My question is, would i be charge for the bike, Ill be dropping off the bike in sacramento and I will not see it again until I land in quebec.
Any input if appreciated.
In about a month I need to go to Quebec Canada, I need to take my bike with me. I have found a ticket from sacramento to quebec that leaves sacramento with frontier (which doesnt charge for bikes) but then it connect with AA.
My question is, would i be charge for the bike, Ill be dropping off the bike in sacramento and I will not see it again until I land in quebec.
Any input if appreciated.
Jun 25, 2012, 2:55 pm
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Generally for interline connections, the original carrier is the one whose fees apply. Frontier doesn't charge to put a bike on their planes, and they're not going to collect a baggage fee for another carrier.
I am a tad more concerned that they'll check a bike through all the way to Quebec. I have no experience to suggest that this will be a problem, so perhaps it will be fine. But it would not be a massive surprise if the interline agreement that gets your bags transferred automatically might break down when it comes to a bike.
I am a tad more concerned that they'll check a bike through all the way to Quebec. I have no experience to suggest that this will be a problem, so perhaps it will be fine. But it would not be a massive surprise if the interline agreement that gets your bags transferred automatically might break down when it comes to a bike.
Jun 25, 2012, 2:58 pm
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Generally for interline connections, the original carrier is the one whose fees apply. Frontier doesn't charge to put a bike on their planes, and they're not going to collect a baggage fee for another carrier.
I am a tad more concerned that they'll check a bike through all the way to Quebec. I have no experience to suggest that this will be a problem, so perhaps it will be fine. But it would not be a massive surprise if the interline agreement that gets your bags transferred automatically might break down when it comes to a bike.
I am a tad more concerned that they'll check a bike through all the way to Quebec. I have no experience to suggest that this will be a problem, so perhaps it will be fine. But it would not be a massive surprise if the interline agreement that gets your bags transferred automatically might break down when it comes to a bike.
Jun 25, 2012, 5:23 pm
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Thank you guys, I am finding great information on the site. I do plan on contacting both carriers, but it seems that every time i call the information I get is only based on the agents experience. I figured people here would probably have more experienced than those agents :-/
Jun 25, 2012, 5:55 pm
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If you are comfortable with social media, you might want to tweet AA
https://twitter.com/#!/AmericanAir
and
Frontier https://twitter.com/#!/frontiercare with your question.
That way, you will have a written reply, in case you need/want back-up on the policy during your travels. They may ask you to DM your reservation details.
If you do receive clarification on the policy, please share the info here. Hope you get the answer you are looking for.
If you are comfortable with social media, you might want to tweet AA
https://twitter.com/#!/AmericanAir
and
Frontier https://twitter.com/#!/frontiercare with your question.
That way, you will have a written reply, in case you need/want back-up on the policy during your travels. They may ask you to DM your reservation details.
If you do receive clarification on the policy, please share the info here. Hope you get the answer you are looking for.
Jul 1, 2012, 12:02 am
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Wasnt sure where to place this question
In about a month I need to go to Quebec Canada, I need to take my bike with me. I have found a ticket from sacramento to quebec that leaves sacramento with frontier (which doesnt charge for bikes) but then it connect with AA.
My question is, would i be charge for the bike, Ill be dropping off the bike in sacramento and I will not see it again until I land in quebec.
Any input if appreciated.
In about a month I need to go to Quebec Canada, I need to take my bike with me. I have found a ticket from sacramento to quebec that leaves sacramento with frontier (which doesnt charge for bikes) but then it connect with AA.
My question is, would i be charge for the bike, Ill be dropping off the bike in sacramento and I will not see it again until I land in quebec.
Any input if appreciated.
Jul 1, 2012, 6:10 am
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http://www.frontierairlines.com/cust...r-partnerships
Jul 2, 2012, 12:58 pm
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That makes sense that if F9 has interline with AA that you wouldn't have to pay a second charge on your outbound flight.
However, keep in mind on your return flight, the bike fee will depend on which airline operates the first flight, so if it's AA, you'll get hit with a $150 fee for the bike, instead of Frontier's most reasonable fee of free or $20.
(example...if going out, you go from F9 to AA, but the return is an AA flight connecting to F9)
However, keep in mind on your return flight, the bike fee will depend on which airline operates the first flight, so if it's AA, you'll get hit with a $150 fee for the bike, instead of Frontier's most reasonable fee of free or $20.
(example...if going out, you go from F9 to AA, but the return is an AA flight connecting to F9)