stupid Bangkok Airways baggage fees rant
May 28, 2011, 9:27 pm
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stupid Bangkok Airways baggage fees rant
If I don't get this off my chest before my next flight, I won't be able to enjoy my massage in the TG lounge.
Anyway, on my way down to Samui earlier this week, I asked PG's supervisor if I would be able to get my longest sector (BKK-PVG) applied to my entire (married) itin. She said, "sure"; just show the PG people in USM my BKK-PVG confirmation.
Fast forward 5 days, and a stalemate ensues at USM. I had 28 kg; they made me remove 8 kg (girlfriend's many shoes, which I hand carried) and pitch two expensive bottles of sake. Yeah, I could have paid up, but I was not in a mood to do so.
Because I didn't fancy carrying the shoes on my international flight, I short checked both bags to BKK, waited for 20 minutes, and then waited again to check in (PG originally issued me a BKK-PVG boarding pass, but they took it back when I checked my bags to BKK).
Before you guys assault me with, "you should have known better; them's the rules," replies, I understand this much. But, the fact of the matter is that PG managed to annoy me enough to incite me to say bad things about them on the internet. It's a shame because their on board product is pretty good.
Anyway, on my way down to Samui earlier this week, I asked PG's supervisor if I would be able to get my longest sector (BKK-PVG) applied to my entire (married) itin. She said, "sure"; just show the PG people in USM my BKK-PVG confirmation.
Fast forward 5 days, and a stalemate ensues at USM. I had 28 kg; they made me remove 8 kg (girlfriend's many shoes, which I hand carried) and pitch two expensive bottles of sake. Yeah, I could have paid up, but I was not in a mood to do so.
Because I didn't fancy carrying the shoes on my international flight, I short checked both bags to BKK, waited for 20 minutes, and then waited again to check in (PG originally issued me a BKK-PVG boarding pass, but they took it back when I checked my bags to BKK).
Before you guys assault me with, "you should have known better; them's the rules," replies, I understand this much. But, the fact of the matter is that PG managed to annoy me enough to incite me to say bad things about them on the internet. It's a shame because their on board product is pretty good.
May 28, 2011, 9:47 pm
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If you simply sign up for PG's FlyerBonus FFP you get an additional 10kg for a 30kg/pax allowance.
Check in online, which is not available for many destinations, and you get an additional 5kg.
Unfortunate you were faced with this, but you know for next time.
Check in online, which is not available for many destinations, and you get an additional 5kg.
Unfortunate you were faced with this, but you know for next time.
May 29, 2011, 4:01 am
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I guess that's what I get for not taking the time to check out this forum prior to my trip. BTW, on the whole, I had an amazing time. I'm planning on posting a bit about the hotel we ended up at in Samui because it was sweet.
May 29, 2011, 8:49 am
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That's where we are right now. Low season, rather empty, some afternoon rain, perhaps 10 of 70 rooms taken here. Bliss.
Jun 19, 2011, 10:07 am
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Is the checked baggage limitation on Bangkok airways limited to one bag? I will have two bags to check that, combined, are under the 30kg limit but don't know if that limit is cumulative or I can just check one bag. Anyone know?
Jun 20, 2011, 2:59 am
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If you're a member of FlyerBonus, their FFP, you get 30kg and that can be in 1, 2.... 6 bags. The limit is cumulative. With 2 pax you'll get 60kg (again, assuming both are members of the FFP).
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Checking in online does not increase your allowance.
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I have never flown with them though and need to figure out a way to ask if they are serious titles or just for fun.
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That is the most extensive list of titles I have ever seen. If they didn't have the Les Majeste laws I would be Squadron leader or Lord. I have a friend who's last name is actually Vader and I want to convince him to fly with them just so he gets called Lord Vader.
I have never flown with them though and need to figure out a way to ask if they are serious titles or just for fun.
I have never flown with them though and need to figure out a way to ask if they are serious titles or just for fun.
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