Ridge Runner
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Are all airlines restrictions the same regarding weight and what you can bring along?? I just got back from a trip from the west coast and what a run around I got from United.
When I was checking in I was charged $15 bucks for my first check in bag and when they weighed it I was 3 lbs over my 50lb limit. Wanted to charge me $125.00 extrahump Easy fix stuff rain gear and wool blanket in backpack carry on.
Next when Returning I was bringing some meat back so asked about the extra check in bag as you are only allowed 1 at 50lbs and charged $15.00.
Second bag or ice chest is $25.00 and up to 50lbs. Great. I tell them I am bringing back venison and want to put some dry ice in the cooler. They say no problem just tape it closed.
Well when I go to check it in they ask if I have dry ice on it. I say yes. She say's ohhh how much? I say 3lbs. she says that will be $150.00.
Well I am loosing my cool at this point and her supervisor comes over and I tell him the story that I had called and asked about it prior and did just what they said to do. Not told it would be 150.00 but $25.00 for an extra bag at 50 lbs.
He tells me that dry ice is considered a hazardous material?? I tell him I have always done it this way and never had any other problem ever with it.
I tell him I am not paying it and I will take the dry ice out. I unwrap the ice chest and hand him the bag of ice and pay the $25.00 and check it all in.
The bitch is that I called before and did just what they told me to do then when I get there they try to get me for more money. Is It like this on all domestic airlines now?? Last year and prior years I have never had any issues. Just wondering if it is because of the economy??
With tight restrictions like that it sure is going to hamper some hunters that travel by airlines to hunting destinations and getting game back.
Might have to look into the train lines in the future.
When I was checking in I was charged $15 bucks for my first check in bag and when they weighed it I was 3 lbs over my 50lb limit. Wanted to charge me $125.00 extrahump Easy fix stuff rain gear and wool blanket in backpack carry on.
Next when Returning I was bringing some meat back so asked about the extra check in bag as you are only allowed 1 at 50lbs and charged $15.00.
Second bag or ice chest is $25.00 and up to 50lbs. Great. I tell them I am bringing back venison and want to put some dry ice in the cooler. They say no problem just tape it closed.
Well when I go to check it in they ask if I have dry ice on it. I say yes. She say's ohhh how much? I say 3lbs. she says that will be $150.00.
Well I am loosing my cool at this point and her supervisor comes over and I tell him the story that I had called and asked about it prior and did just what they said to do. Not told it would be 150.00 but $25.00 for an extra bag at 50 lbs.
He tells me that dry ice is considered a hazardous material?? I tell him I have always done it this way and never had any other problem ever with it.
I tell him I am not paying it and I will take the dry ice out. I unwrap the ice chest and hand him the bag of ice and pay the $25.00 and check it all in.
The bitch is that I called before and did just what they told me to do then when I get there they try to get me for more money. Is It like this on all domestic airlines now?? Last year and prior years I have never had any issues. Just wondering if it is because of the economy??
With tight restrictions like that it sure is going to hamper some hunters that travel by airlines to hunting destinations and getting game back.
Might have to look into the train lines in the future.
