New Continental international baggage policy

Greg Mossman wrote:
> They done did it just like I said they would. Note that the policy is
> effective immediately, but is "waived" for tickets purchased through 9/7/05:
>
> http://www.continental.com/
>
> Summary of Continental's International Free Checked Baggage Allowance

> b.. OnePass Elite members: Two pieces of free checked baggage up to
> a maximum weight of 70 lbs. (32 kg) each; Maximum linear dimensions: 62
> inches (157 cm) each
> c.. BusinessFirst or First Class customers: Three pieces of free
> checked baggage up to a maximum weight of 70 lbs. (32 kg) each; Maximum
> linear dimensions: 62 inches (157 cm) each

The new policy is no different from the current one, on Elite members.
Just fly 25K miles to be a Silver Elite, and you'll be able to check
two bags of 70 lbs, in Pauper Class.

Just another FF perk.

-- Bob.

Reef Fish wrote:
> Greg Mossman wrote:
>
>>They done did it just like I said they would. Note that the policy is
>>effective immediately, but is "waived" for tickets purchased through 9/7/05:
>>
>>http://www.continental.com/
>>
>> Summary of Continental's International Free Checked Baggage Allowance
>
>
>> b.. OnePass Elite members: Two pieces of free checked baggage up to
>>a maximum weight of 70 lbs. (32 kg) each; Maximum linear dimensions: 62
>>inches (157 cm) each
>> c.. BusinessFirst or First Class customers: Three pieces of free
>>checked baggage up to a maximum weight of 70 lbs. (32 kg) each; Maximum
>>linear dimensions: 62 inches (157 cm) each
>
>
> The new policy is no different from the current one, on Elite members.
> Just fly 25K miles to be a Silver Elite, and you'll be able to check
> two bags of 70 lbs, in Pauper Class.
>
> Just another FF perk.
>
> -- Bob.
>


Or stop quibbling about nickels and dimes and eat the extra cost.

--
jer
email reply - I am not a 'ten'

"Greg Mossman" <mossman@qnet.com> wrote in message
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> They done did it just like I said they would. Note that the policy is
> effective immediately, but is "waived" for tickets purchased through
> 9/7/05:
>
> http://www.continental.com/
>
> Continental Airlines Announces Modifications to Excess Baggage Policy
> for International Travel
> HOUSTON, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE:
> CAL) today announced modifications in its free checked-bags policy for
> international travel, to reflect new weight limits of 50 lbs. (22 kg) each
> for up to two pieces.

Check-in curbside, and have your $10 or $20 in the same hand you use to hand
your ID and ticket/reservation to the agent on duty.

"Ross Garrett" <frederickrossgarrett@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Greg Mossman" <mossman@qnet.com> wrote in message
> news:11fg7efoevtnm89@corp.supernews.com...
> > They done did it just like I said they would. Note that the policy is
> > effective immediately, but is "waived" for tickets purchased through
> > 9/7/05:
> >
> > http://www.continental.com/
> >
> > Continental Airlines Announces Modifications to Excess Baggage
Policy
> > for International Travel
> > HOUSTON, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines
(NYSE:
> > CAL) today announced modifications in its free checked-bags policy for
> > international travel, to reflect new weight limits of 50 lbs. (22 kg)
each
> > for up to two pieces.
>
> Check-in curbside, and have your $10 or $20 in the same hand you use to
hand
> your ID and ticket/reservation to the agent on duty.

In that case, why not just be at the ready with $25?

"Overweight:
Over 50 lbs (22.7 kg) and not exceeding 70 lbs (32 kg) - $25.00 per piece"

Jer wrote:
> Reef Fish wrote:
> > Greg Mossman wrote:
> >
> >>They done did it just like I said they would. Note that the policy is
> >>effective immediately, but is "waived" for tickets purchased through 9/7/05:
> >>
> >>http://www.continental.com/
> >>
> >> Summary of Continental's International Free Checked Baggage Allowance
> >
> >
> >> b.. OnePass Elite members: Two pieces of free checked baggage up to
> >>a maximum weight of 70 lbs. (32 kg) each; Maximum linear dimensions: 62
> >>inches (157 cm) each
> >> c.. BusinessFirst or First Class customers: Three pieces of free
> >>checked baggage up to a maximum weight of 70 lbs. (32 kg) each; Maximum
> >>linear dimensions: 62 inches (157 cm) each
> >
> >
> > The new policy is no different from the current one, on Elite members.
> > Just fly 25K miles to be a Silver Elite, and you'll be able to check
> > two bags of 70 lbs, in Pauper Class.
> >
> > Just another FF perk.
> >
> > -- Bob.
> >
>
>
> Or stop quibbling about nickels and dimes and eat the extra cost.

Haven't you heard, "A dollar saved is a dollar earned?" Or is it
10 dollars?

The Qantas bahstards charge something like $40 per kilo for
overweight bags. Even if the Aussie dollar is only about 80 cents
USD, if you carry that amount in nickels and dimes, you'll be
overweight in the carry-on department.

-- Bob.

Ross Garrett wrote:
> Check-in curbside, and have your $10 or $20 in the same hand you use to hand
> your ID and ticket/reservation to the agent on duty.

You can't check in curbside if you're declaring a firearm...

"Grumman-581" <grumman581@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Ross Garrett wrote:
>> Check-in curbside, and have your $10 or $20 in the same hand you use to
>> hand
>> your ID and ticket/reservation to the agent on duty.
>
> You can't check in curbside if you're declaring a firearm...

You bring a firearm on international flights?

"chilly" <slarson@shaw.canada> wrote in message
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>
> "Ross Garrett" <frederickrossgarrett@hotmail.com> wrote in message

>> Check-in curbside, and have your $10 or $20 in the same hand you use to
> hand
>> your ID and ticket/reservation to the agent on duty.
>
> In that case, why not just be at the ready with $25?

***(quietly considering my options) Gee, what a quandry. If I assume this an
honest question then I also assume she is stupid. But if I assume this a
joke, I may implying worse accusations on her intelligence, if she is
serious. OK, I've decided the former is the best course of action....since
at this point no one knows I believe it to be a moronic inquiry
(Alright..ready to speak out loud).***

Because

1) $ 10 or $ 20 is less than $ 25, and 2x's less when the return is
considered

2) you might be more than 70 lb

3) you might be traveling with someone else (many of us do, ya know) who is
also overweight

4) if $ 25 matters to someone, then I'd assume $ 5 or $ 15 would as well.

"Ross Garrett" <frederickrossgarrett@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Because
>
> 1) $ 10 or $ 20 is less than $ 25, and 2x's less when the return is
> considered
>
> 2) you might be more than 70 lb
>
> 3) you might be traveling with someone else (many of us do, ya know) who
> is also overweight
>
> 4) if $ 25 matters to someone, then I'd assume $ 5 or $ 15 would as well.

But as U.S. airport security measures have grown stricter and the airlines
have become more restrictive, I've noticed the skycaps aren't always as
eager to help passengers bend the rules even with a sizeable tip.

"Greg Mossman" <mossman@qnet.com> wrote in message
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> But as U.S. airport security measures have grown stricter and the airlines
> have become more restrictive, I've noticed the skycaps aren't always as
> eager to help passengers bend the rules even with a sizeable tip.

I cannot say that has been my experience. I have never seen a Skycap working
a curbside check-in kiosk weigh a bag. And I fly a considerable amount.

And now that the airlines are talking about dissolving the contractual
relationship they have with Skycaps and instead moving them to gratuity
workers I doubt sincerely any Skycap at any American airport has the
interests of the airline or airport in mind when a decent tip is being
proffered.