FlyerTalk Forums

FlyerTalk Forums (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/index.php)
-   TravelBuzz (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travelbuzz-176/)
-   -   Just under weight... (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travelbuzz/1487121-just-under-weight.html)

SheBangsTheDrums Jul 23, 2013 6:04 am


Originally Posted by schnitzer (Post 21139793)
Last time I flew Air France I got a miscalibrated scale by 5lbs. The agent made me go over to the other counter to pay. Then back in-line I go to check-in, this time I get a different counter... My bag was 5lbs lighter. ...!!! Was fuming mad.

Did they reimburse you for the charge?

swag Jul 23, 2013 6:18 am

I once hit 50.0 dead on coming back from a camping trip. I'd been just over 49 on the outbound, so I guess the tent must have been a little bit damp still...

Phoenixtinct Jul 23, 2013 6:19 am

Earlier this month, I was flying from the US to Europe and was checking 2 bags. I knew 1 would be fine but the other appeared a bit heavy. So, I place both on the scales to be checked and they were 100.5lbs, so I was only 0.5lbs overweight. The agent didn't make any fuss about it but even if she had, I could have easily removed half a pound worth of stuff and put it in my carry on. I don't believe I've ever been this close to the weight limit.

farnorthtrader Jul 23, 2013 8:28 am

Once flew Canada to Ethiopia with my wife, two children and two in laws and twelve bags all between 48 and 50 lbs each. Took some considerable arranging at home before we left!

Mchamp Jul 23, 2013 9:27 am

Recently got back from a trip to Frankfurt, flying in F didn't have a problem with the weight limit being 70lbs as I was at 65lbs. Connecting to another short international flight that was in Y, I am thankful that my bag was checked all the way through or else I might have had some problems. Glad I got away with that one!

PhillyPhlyer40 Jul 23, 2013 10:47 am

Summer 2012 on LX got pulled in for land luggage weight check. I was at 22.1 KG :D:eek: LittleTykePP40 was at 8.0! :D


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 7:50 am.


This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.